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The games master who enjoys a good Stramash

Culture | Scotland
Tony Mitchell took a homemade board game that he used to play with his friends and turned it into an international hit. Mention the word...
Making Starred Up was a gruelling process for David Mackenzie

From Pitlochry to the big screen with director David Mackenzie

Film & TV
Engineering and the military’s loss is movie-making’s gain as Scottish film director David Mackenzie blazes a trail. At age 19, David got the chance to...
Lorraine Kelly

New year: new start – what are your resolutions?

Culture | Scotland
Follow in the footsteps of these Scottish stars and make a fresh start for 2020. 1. Give up the booze Scotland may be known for...

A book celebrating the Secret Life of Tartan

Books | Reviews | Scotland
When we think of tartan, wedding finery and shortbread tins might first spring to mind. But in The Secret Life of Tartan, tailor and fashion...

Maritime music at this year’s Celtic Connections

Culture
Scotland’s unique marine environment will be celebrated in a special performance at Celtic Connections to mark the Year of Coasts and Waters 2020. Scottish Natural...
Trevor Noah (Photo: Featureflash Photo Agency)

Big names heading for Glasgow Comedy Festival

Culture
International comedians and joining the best of Scotland at this year's Whyte & Mackay Glasgow International Comedy Festival. The hugely popular event in the city’s...
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