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Glencairn launches second short story competition

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THE Glencairn Glass has launched the second instalment of its crime short story competition, in partnership with the Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival and...

Outlander author Diana Gabaldon in Inverness tomorrow

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EDEN Court Theatre in Inverness will host Outlander creator Diana Gabaldon tomorrow for a special event organised by her fans. Hundreds of fans have traveled...
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Edinburgh Castle unveils ‘Castle of Light’ trail

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PUPILS from Royal Mile primary school have been given a preview of this winter's light show at Edinburgh Castle. Tickets for the "Castle of Light"...
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Hollywood producer inspires Highlands and islands

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HOLLYWOOD producer Jason Lust will help students in the Highlands and islands access the film industry under a new scheme launched today. The "FutureCreative" programme...

James IV – Queen of the Fight opens in Glasgow

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THE latest instalment in writer Rona Munro's James plays, James IV – Queen of the Fight, opens at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow tonight. The...
**Pics free to use** Pictured: Clan Chief Mike Buchanan with Matt Buchanan from Australia Scotland’s ancient clans unite to ‘crown’ Buchanan chief Clan Buchanan, one of Scotland’s most ancient clans, reunited for the inauguration of the first Buchanan Clan Chief for over 340 years. The newly appointed true heir and chief of the Buchanan Clan, John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, was heralded in by trumpet fanfare and accompanied by a procession of pipers, banner bearers and twelve fellow clan chiefs. The Chief was ‘crowned’ in traditional fashion with the ‘Balmoral Bonnet’ hat and presented with painstakingly recreated ‘clan jewels’.

First Buchanan clan chief appointed in 341 years

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THE Buchanan clan has a chief again for the first time since 1681. John Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan was appointed to the role on Saturday at...
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