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Blown away by beautiful glass sculptures

Ice and fire, light and shade, Elin Isaksson’s beautiful glass sculptures have been shaped by her travels and love of nature. From the icy depths...

A historical novel that’s so intense it feels real

Rosemary Goring’s powerful sequel to her critically acclaimed debut After Flodden is set in the tumultuous borderlands of Scotland and England. Dacre’s War is a...
A cavalry orderly at Antietam

The Scotsman who shot President Lincoln

From Joe Rosenthal’s striking image of the moment the American flag was raised on Iwo Jima – the most reproduced image of all time –...
Dalhousie Castle

10 scary things that went bump in the night

The darker nights have arrived, and when we hear something go bump in the night, we can't help but wonder what it was. Here we...
Michael Sheard

Did you know these 10 Scots actors have met Doctor Who?

November 23 marks Doctor Who's birthday - and over the years, a large number of well-known Scots actors have appeared in the cult BBC show....

A handy guide to Scotland’s monsters and creatures

From unicorns and dragons to the Ghillie Dhu and Morag of Morhobhar, The Book of Beasties: A Scottish Bestiary of Old is a beautifully illustrated...


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