Each year one of the highlights of our summer programming is a trip to the Highlands Games, where the competition is fierce and the tartan a-blazing. This year, we assembled in Edinburgh, made a quick pick-up in Glasgow and then made our way to the village… More
On June 23rd 2016, Scotland voted to remain in the European Union by 62% to 38% with every single region voting to remain. The United Kingdom voted to leave by 52% to 48%. It is almost inevitable that the UK will leave the European Union, but what precisely… More
Summer is in full swing here, and with the long days comes plenty of time to celebrate Scottish culture and traditions. There are numerous occasions throughout the year that acknowledge key moments in Scottish history and famous Scots, such as St Andrews… More
written by shannon dolley, scottish universities international summer school (Suiss) “When I was in Scotland . . . ” These days, as I approach the one year anniversary of my adventure with SUISS, I find myself beginning many sentences with these words… More
The days are getting longer, the sun is shining and when this happens in Scotland, we head outdoors! The summer months offer the opportunity to visit a range of gardens in and around Scotland. From historic houses and castles to parks and botanic gardens… More