Base Quote by Sara Sheridan

Something I notice speaking to writers from south of Hadrians Wall is that the culture is different. At base, I think Scotland values its…

— Sara Sheridan

The thing that interests me most about Scotland is how we differ from our neighbours. How do our ambitions differ? What kind of society…

— Rory Stewart

There's definitely an interest in Scotland and what happened here. I think the rest of the world are fascinated by our history, and it's…

— Sam Heughan

I love Scotland. Edinburgh is a beautiful city and has a wonderful tradition of supporting the arts.

— Peter Hambleton

Scotland consistently produces world-class writers.

— Sara Sheridan

“One of Scotland's most important cultural exports - stories.”

— Sara Sheridan

People in Scotland appreciate homegrown talent, but it's getting harder and harder to get films made in Britain.

— Robert Carlyle

We have a rich cultural tapestry in Scotland, it's not that there's a lack of stories.

— Douglas Henshall

I found that Scottishness and Englishness are actually strong, instinctive things, whatever the historical reasons. Even the accent changes - just two inches across…

— Rory Stewart

Britain is just a melting pot for every culture. Like a pot for every culture around the world mixed into one. Artists over here…

— Skepta

In Scotland, we're a colony in more ways than one. So when directors come up to work, there's a very particular way they want…

— Peter Mullan

The Scottish Highlands are incredible. There seems to be magic and poetry everywhere.

— Caitriona Balfe