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Pipers urged to play in tribute to the key workers

The National Piping Centre is calling all pipers from across Scotland and beyond to join them in paying tribute to the thousands of key workers...

Scotland’s proud history on the seas

The joy of Nick Robins’ history of Scotland’s maritime prowess is not just his comprehensive and engaging text but also the array of images that...

Six book shortlist for the Walter Scott Prize

The judges of the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction announced its eleventh shortlist today. The six-book shortlist is: The Narrow Land by Christine...

The fascinating story of historic Dumfries House

Dumfries House holds a very special place in Scottish history. When the foundation stone was laid in 1754, it became the first home to be...
A Brita Been creation (Photo: Michael Wolchove)

Tapesty weaving prize now open for entries

The Cordis Trust is delighted to invite submissions for the fifth Cordis Prize for Tapestry. The aim of the prize is to reward ambitious, innovative...
Scottish Ballet's Dance for Parkinson's class (Photo: Hazel Mirsepasi)

Exercise each day with Scottish Ballet online

Scottish Ballet is joining the indoor health and fitness video craze, which have come to prominence with the lockdown over coronavirus. It is now presenting...


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