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WATCH: Album buried underground for more than a year by Scottish composer Erland Cooper tops the charts
Erland Cooper, described as the ‘Banksy of classical music’, went to particularly unusual lengths to produce his classical album, Carve The Runes Then Be Content With Silence. After making the record three years ago, he deleted all the digital copies and buried a tape underground in Orkney, where he grew up, and invited his fans…
Read MoreTen things to do at this year’s Royal National Mòd in Oban
With this year’s Royal National Mòd set to make its much-anticipated return to Oban in October, we have a look at the top 10 things to do and see at the event. The Scottish cultural celebration will be held in the town between 11 – 19 October with visitors from all over the world flocking…
Read MoreHollywood star James Cosmo makes sell-out appearance at Wigtown Book Festival
Hollywood star James Cosmo made a sell-out appearance during the first weekend of the Wigtown Book Festival. The Braveheart actor told audiences about his long career, starring in everything from Highlander to Game of Thrones, The Chronicles of Narnia, and Trainspotting. The fact that he was a big man and an accomplished rider proved to…
Read MoreReview: Blood Brothers, Edinburgh Playhouse
Seeing Blood Brothers again after so many years was an unforgettable experience, says Fiona Tenneb. ★★★★★ The first time I saw Blood Brothers I was 13 years old, and the musical was relatively new. Even at that young age, the story made a lasting impression on me. Over the years, it stayed with me, and…
Read MoreScottish Highlands serve as backdrop to new philosophical adventurer film inspired by Cairngorms
The Scottish Highlands will serve as the backdrop to a new philosophical adventurer film inspired by the Cairngorms. Filmed during the harsh Scottish winter, The Subtle Art of Losing Yourself follows filmmaker George Thompson as he explores the Cairngorms to uncover what we can learn about ourselves by observing nature. George’s journey as a filmmaker…
Read MoreRenowned Highland wildlife painter Alan Hayman returns to Resipole Studios
Renowned Highland wildlife and landscape painter Alan Hayman is bringing his latest exhibition Land & Sea to Resipole Studios. From the majestic peaks of Glen Coe to the snow-covered pine forests and the sun-kissed sands of Luskintyre, Alan’s masterful brushstrokes bring the Scottish landscape to life. Though not always immediately obvious, a hidden element of…
Read MoreWigtown Book Festival gets underway with The Hebridean Baker, Sue Lawrence and Irvine Welsh
Scotland’s National Book Town will burst into life with the start of the annual Wigtown Book Festival this week. Well-known names at this year’s event include poet Pam Ayres, The Hebridean Baker Coinneach MacLeod, food legend Sue Lawrence, Scotland’s National Chef Gary MacLean, Former BBC Moscow correspondent Martin Sixsmith, author Irvine Welsh. There will also…
Read MoreHidden still life discovered on reverse of portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter
A hidden still life discovered on the reverse of a portrait painting by Scottish colourist George Leslie Hunter is going under the hammer for the first time. Portrait of John Ressich, by Hunter, has been held in a private collection for generations. The still life on the back of the painting was only discovered when…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Jenni Fagan: ‘I found Alice Walker at a really pivotal moment in my reading life’
Author and poet Jenni Fagan on finding her love of reading as a child, being inspired by Alice Walker and the book she always recommends. The first book I remember reading: I was reading from a really early age, I remember being in class when I was five years old and being so annoyed…
Read MoreLife on Our Planet in Concert: Netflix show comes to Glasgow with Royal Scottish National Orchestra
The groundbreaking Netflix show Life on Our Planet will come to life on the big screen alongside the Royal Scottish National Orchestra next month. The Netflix show, of the same name and was narrated by Morgan Freeman, tells the story of life unfolding through its most pivotal moments – from the first single-celled life form…
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