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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.

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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...

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...