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Plans for defending the nation are mapped out

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Two map experts explore the extraordinarily rich legacy of Scottish military mapping over the course of the last five centuries in Scotland: Defending the Nation....
Writers Tweet Pitch 2019

Tweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters

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After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorthā€™s Writersā€™ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland...

The Scots who shaped London after the war

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Scots in Great War London commemorates the end of the First World War and recognises the contribution of London-Scottish organisations during this time. This new...

Twelve real life stories of Scots in the Great War

Books | Scotland
Historian Walter Stephen reflects on the centenary of the end of World War I in A Dirty Swindle. This is a collection of 12 stories...
Louis de Bernieres is pictured rehearsing with Beth Porter and Ben Please (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

The Bookshop Band to tour America’s book shops

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Scotlandā€™s renowned The Bookshop Band is touring some of the finest bookstores and libraries across the USA with its repertoire of songs inspired by literature....

The Scottish roots of Dracula are revealed

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When Brave Men Shudder: The Scottish Origins of Dracula is the previously untold story of how the terrifying character, capable of giving the toughest among...
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