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What software do I need to use Scotland’s Culture?
Scotland’s Culture requires users to have Internet Explorer version 5 or above or Netscape Navigator 7 or above. Operating systems such as Windows 98 or above are also required. Some of the sites that can be accessed from this site may require additional software or plug-ins.

Is my institution's firewall blocking Scotland’s Culture?
Some users may find that parts of Scotland’s Culture are inaccessible from within an institution that has firewall protection. This may be because parts of Scotland’s Culture use an untypical port number (8000). To rectify this you should contact your IT department who will be able address the problem.