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Ten great Scottish films to get you through lockdown

With Scotland under lockdown, we're all looking for ways to pass our time - today we recommend 10 great films set in our country. Over...

Witches, pirates, skeletons and more – in Fife

Following on from The Weem Witch, Leonard Low again delves into the rich past of his local area in Fife. He has uncovered some intriguing...
Mark Bonnar in studio (Photo: Big Finish)

From Shetland to the moon for Mark Bonnar

Scots actor Mark Bonnar is following in the footsteps of an Oscar winner. When you think of his work, the chances are Mark's appearances in...
Maya Leonard and Sam Sedgeman talk about Adventures on Trains: The Highland Falcon Thief

Pupils booked up for an exciting train journey

Pupils at a Scots school received a visit from the authors of an exciting new book. Prior to schools closing with the coronavirus pandemic, more...

Politics, myths and Scottish independence

Bannockburns is an intelligently written and rigorously researched book revealing how much the political is entwined with the literary imagination. Crawford uses Scotland’s myths and...
Crathes Castle, in Banchory

NTS to close its grounds to the public

The National Trust for Scotland is closing its properties and car parks in the fight against Coronavirus. The conservation charity has announced its latest actions...


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