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A memoir account of dealing with grief

Books | Reviews | Scotland
Marram: Memories of Sea and Spider-Silk is a candid memoir of Leonie Charlton’s experiences in the Outer Hebrides in 2017. Seven years after her mother’s...
Abbotsford House

Five reasons why Sir Walter Scott still matters today

Culture | Scotland
This year marks 250 years since the birth of Sir Walter Scott. Born in Edinburgh in 1771, Sir Walter Scott is regarded as one of...

A gripping thriller in the Scottish Highlands

Books | Reviews | Scotland
Fantastically eerie and atmospheric, this Gothic thriller set in the Highlands had me hooked from chapter one. Following the life of ten-year-old Lauren, who lives...

Escape to the wilderness with 28 fantastic bothies

Books | Outdoors | Scotland
When out in the wilderness, there is no sight more welcome than a bothy on the horizon – a place to dry out your kit...

Billy Connolly – a life packed full of laughter

Books | Reviews
It has been a long time since I genuinely laughed out loud while reading a book – quite uncontrollably, I might add – and I...

Celebrations for Sir Walter Scott’s 250th anniversary

Culture | Scotland
A major international celebration of the 250th anniversary of the life and works of Sir Walter Scott is being launched this weekend. Taking place on...
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