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When superstition was at its peak in gripping read

Hex is a small but mighty book. In just 100 pages, Jenni Fagan shows why she won the prestigious Scottish Author of the Year title...

Celebrating the bravery of Scots who went to war

In 1914, as the world prepared for war, thousands of men enlisted in Scotland. But thousands more Scots, and those of Scottish descent, joined up...
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Book swapping event to support Ukraine appeal

Book-lovers are indulging their passion for literature in aid of the British Red Cross Ukrainian fund in Glasgow. The city’s bibliophiles are being invited to...

The history of the Scottish National War Memorial

This poignant account of the building of the Scottish National War Memorial is a must-read. Author Duncan Macmillan recounts the history of one of the...
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Celebrating a talented artist and nurse

The work of a talented Aberdeen artist and nurse who sadly died following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease is set to be celebrated as...

Kim McAleese appointed director of Edinburgh Art Festival

The UK’s largest annual festival of visual art has announced Kim McAleese as its new director. She takes up the position ahead of the 18th...


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