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Gary Smith, BBC Scotland head of news and current affairs (Photo: BBC Scotland / Alan Peebles)

How the BBC continues to bring us the news

Film & TV | News
Reporting on a pandemic while trying to keep staff safe is a huge challenge. With Scotland in lockdown with the coronavirus, we all want to...

The story of Scotland’s sea eagle population

Books | Reviews | Scotland
Sea eagles divide opinion; they’re a treat for birdwatchers but are despised by some crofters. John A Love was part of the team that brought...

Go on a voyage of discovery with school pupils

Film & TV
Scottish schoolchildren are going on a voyage of discovery on our TV screens, starting tonight. One Night in the Museum follows primary school children from...
Crowds of tourists on the Royal Mile for the Edinburgh annual Fringe Festival (Photo: Lou Armor/Shutterstock)

Edinburgh’s August festivals will not take place in 2020

Culture
For the first time in over 70 years, the five festivals that transform Edinburgh into the world’s leading cultural destination every August are not going...

Pipers urged to play in tribute to the key workers

Culture
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

Books | Reviews
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...
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