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Dr Alice Blackwell with some of the Lewis chess pieces. Credit: Stewart Attwood

Historic Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow visitors to see their backs for the first time

The historic Lewis chessmen have been redisplayed in a case which allows visitors to see their backs for the first time. Made from walrus ivory...
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The Good Books, Alan Tylor: ‘Muriel Spark epitomised what a writer should and can be if you stick to your principles’

Alan Taylor on being inspired by Muriel Spark, the novel he most recommends and knowing if he'll stick to a book after the first page....
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Joseph Maxwell Stuart to exhibit new work in North Berwick

Renowned Scottish artist Joseph Maxwell Stuart is getting ready to host a new exhibition in North Berwick.  The landscape artist, from the Scottish Borders, works...
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Jolomo opens new exhibition in Glasgow and reveals where he discovered his trademark colours

Bestselling Scottish artist John Lowrie Morrison - known as Jolomo - is famous around the world for his colourful paintings of Scotland's landscapes. Now, in...
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Comedian Craig Hill takes his latest hit show out on tour

Comedian Craig Hill is taking his latest hit show I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While! out on tour across Scotland And he certainly...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. Credit: Andy Catlin.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay expands outside the city to Portobello for the first time

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay will host live music events outside the city centre for the first time this year.  A free afternoon ceilidh dance and a night-time...


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