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A fascinating look at The Philosophy of Gin

Books | Gin
Few spirits have boomed in the way gin has in the last decade. Exploring the history, chemistry and surprising cultural significance of our great love,...

Book festival to welcome audiences back to Wigtown

Books
Wigtown Book Festival is to welcome audiences and authors back to Scotland's National Book Town this autumn, following last year's digital-only event.  Taking as its...
Dr Anna Groundwater, curator of the display, admires a replica of a casket associated with Mary, Queen of Scots, which also featured in Sir Walter Scott’s work. Neil Hanna Photography www.neilhannaphotography.co.uk 07702 246823

Celebrating Sir Walter Scott at National Museum of Scotland

Culture
A new display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland’s foremost writers, Sir...

The relaxing power of going fishing

Books
Award-winning novelist and journalist David Profumo’s latest book centres around the restorative power of being at one with nature, particularly while fishing. Those with a...
Claire Henry is a small-batch production potter working from her studio in the east end of Glasgow.

The Great Scottish Pottery Throw Down: Ones To Watch

Culture
Writer Laura Vida has a keen eye for top artistic trends. Introducing us to four talented potters based in Scotland, here is her list of...
The broken pieces of the bust

Appliance of science for David Livingstone

Culture
The David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre re-opens this Wednesday, July 28. Student Andriani Maimaridou, who is currently undertaking a Professional Development Diploma after the successful...
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