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Circus, shinty, and music for World Gaelic Week

SCOTLAND'S second World Gaelic Week has unveiled its line-up. The programme for Seachdain na Gàidhlig, which begins on 20 February, features educational and circus workshops,...

Tartan Blanket Co makes TV dream come true

THE Tartan Blanket Co in Leith is making one weaver's dream come true in a new BBC television show. Jess Anne Clements was one of...
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News from Scotland’s castles

CASTLES throughout Scotland are preparing for a busy few months ahead. Blair Castle, the 13th century stronghold at Blair Atholl in Perthshire, is preparing to...

Scotland prepares for Burns Night

Simone Waters takes a look at how Scots are getting ready to celebrate Burns Night, from classic suppers to aerial acrobatics. THERE'S more to Burns...
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Book review: ‘Confessions of a Highland Art Dealer’

Confessions of a Highland Art Dealer Tony Davidson Woodwose Books SPRINKLED with anecdotes of a life in the north, art dealer Tony Davidson paints a...
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Hidden in plain sight

Broadcaster Pennie Stuart shares the story behind her latest podcast and radio series, Hidden in Plain Sight, about one township's experience of the Highland Clearances....


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