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In Her 92nd year Mary Sommerville by Gerda Stevenson, inspired artist Moira Dickson

Celebrating the work of Gerda in textile panels

The 'ground-breaking' work of award-winning Scottish writer, actor, director and singer-songwriter Gerda Stevenson has inspired a new exhibition of 40 stunning textile panels. In response...
Glasgow indie band Belle and Sebastian (Photo: Rachel Keenan)

Big names for this year’s Doune The Rabbit Hole festival

US hip-hop instigators Public Enemy (Radio) while award-winning, Mercury Music Prize nominated, award-winning performance poet, rapper, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest are coming to the...
Elizabeth Jane Campbell, Bauhaus Necklace, 2019, oxidised silver, vitreous enamel, graphite, cloissone, L22.5 x W16.5 cm

New jewellery collection on show in Gallery

The Scottish Gallery is presenting a new collection of jewellery exploring the relationship of colour, balance and form. Running until 28 March, it is showcasing...

Karen Dunbar starring in Oscar Wilde classic

Scottish comedy star Karen Dunbar is playing Lady Brecknell in Perth Theatre’s production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Karen, from Ayr, is best known...

Writer Val McDermid shares her favourite locations

To mark World Book Day, bestselling Scots author Val McDermid is taking readers to her favourite locations from her books in a new video. Last...

A superb introduction to tasting whisky

For amateurs like me who are desperate to learn more about the water of life, Tasting Course is a must-read. Ludlow’s whisky knowledge is clearly...


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