With more than 50 theatres and nearly as many professional theatre groups, Scotland has a live theatre scene that is second to none.

The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research in Glasgow enjoys an international reputation for important cancer research and is set for major expansion.

As the UK’s first marine biotechnology company, Integrin Advanced Biosystems has quickly acquired a reputation for innovation and technological expertise.

World famous for its scenery, hospitality and quality of life, Inverness is frequently placed in the top five most desirable places to live in the UK.

Scotland is known the world over for the high standards of its education system. For more than two centuries, a Scottish education has been recognised as one of the best preparations for life and work.

Scotland’s distinct geographical position makes it an excellent international cross roads between Europe and America. It also makes it a great base for international travel and adventure.

One of the UK's top jazz festivals focuses on the traditional New Orleans jazz style and is set in the pretty seaside resort of Rothesay on the picturesque Isle of Bute, off the west coast of Scotland.

The highlight and climax of the Scottish horseracing calendar takes place in the lovely seaside town of Ayr every April.

Europe’s biggest and best specialist festival for Children is aimed at kids aged three to 14 years old and their families.

Scientists in Aberdeen are carrying out research to see whether modifying chemicals and proteins – signaling molecules – within nerve cells could help repair damage to the human central nervous system (CNS).

A new cancer vaccine, which could be used for the mass immunisation of the general population against the killer disease, is under development by Scottish scientists.

An international team of researchers, including scientists from the University of Dundee have announced that cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) found throughout the world may produce a toxin linked to certain types of neurological disease.

A senior delegation from the University of Dundee will be flying the flag for the city's burgeoning life sciences sector at the Tartan Week celebrations in the United States this week.

The University of Dundee, in close partnership with NHS Tayside, is developing a Clinical Research Centre which is set to transform clinical research activity in Tayside.

The General Medical Council has praised the degree programme for medical students at Aberdeen.

A new website will provide a wide range of Scottish businesses with simple, fast access to technologies that have the potential to help develop their businesses.

Research excellence at the University of Aberdeen has been acknowledged with the decision to award the institution four postgraduate studentships which together are worth £200,000.

Medical devices company LifeScan Scotland is now churning out more than $1 billion (£540 million) worth of products a year from its plant in Inverness.

The Glasgow Biomedicine project, is set to boost research and facilitate clinical trials in the city. It will attract commercial business to Glasgow and create a one-stop-shop for clinical expertise.

Rowett Research Services, the commercial arm of Aberdeen’s Rowett Research Institute, has secured an early stage investment of £56,000 from the Genomia Seed Fund.

The diabetes laboratories at the University of Dundee have been awarded Centre status to promote communication amongst the research and clinical groups and to raise public awareness of their work.

A special ground breaking ceremony held April 18 marks the start of work on Scotland’s new world centre of excellence for research into cancer.

A well known drug which is commonly used to treat Type 2 diabetes may prevent cancer tumours, according to researchers at the University of Dundee.

Upstate Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Serologicals Corporation, has launched a new immunoprecipitation (IP) product called Catch and Release® v2.0. European headquarters are in Dundee, Scotland.

People with schizophrenia often die prematurely. Researchers from the University of Glasgow and NHS Greater Glasgow assert that much of the excess mortality of schizophrenia is preventable through lifestyle changes and the treatment of common diseases.

A new Scottish initiative aims to partner pre spin-out technology with experienced chief executives who have the skills and experience to lead new, technology-based companies through the difficult pre -start-up phase.