Scottish actors have appeared in a range of high-profile futuristic /fantasy films and programmes including Dr Who. Star Wars, the X-Files, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe and the Harry Potter films.

Rob Roy is a Scottish folklore hero whose legendary exploits have been celebrated in music, film and print.

Have you heard of the selkie folk? - seals who can shed their skins on land.

Do you expect your children to live longer than you? Do you know the average life expectancy in your country, city or town?

Porridge - stirring facts, history and recipies

Last year, on a sunny August day, I had a memorable introduction to a well-known Scottish tradition - the Highland Games.

The Stone of Destiny, often known as the Stone of Scone, is the stone on which many early Scottish kings were crowned.

Andy and Jamie Murray - Scottish tennis players at the top of their game

The Isle of Lewis - one of Scotland's Western Isles - has a long history and ancient monuments.

The Clootie Well - a site on the Black Isle renowned for healling