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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...

Six book shortlist for the Walter Scott Prize

Books
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

Books | Reviews
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...
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