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Take a trip through the streets of Lost Edinburgh

Lost Edinburgh by Liz Hanson is a beautifully illustrated and informative exploration of our capital’s lost landscape. Like many British cities, the metropolis of Edinburgh...
Susan Penhaligon as Mrs Boyle in The Mousetrap (Photo: Johan Persson)

The Mousetrap – the ultimate murder mystery

For the past decade or so, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has held a certain fascination for me. It stems from meeting an actor, who was...
Duncan James as Frank. Photo Credit: Richard Davenport

Go on a strange (but wonderful) journey

It's been over 40 years since Tim Curry donned his suspenders, corset and fishnets in his legendary role as Dr. Frank-N- Furter. But judging by...

A gardener’s guide to growing in Scotland

With its maritime climate, ample rainfall and rarity of really hot weather, Scotland is one of the best places in the world to garden. But...
A photograph showing Musical Youth performing at The Reggae Klub c.1976-1982 (Photo: Maureen and Jeffrey Daley)

V&A Dundee to recreate Scotland’s earliest reggae club

V&A Dundee will recreate one of Scotland’s earliest reggae club nights at a one-off event next month, in celebration of its current exhibition Studio Nicholas...
Squadron Leader Archibald ‘Archie’ McKellar (Photo: 602 City of Glasgow Auxiliary Air Force Squadron)

Exploits of Scottish WW2 pilots explored at Kelvingrove

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has unveiled a new display centred on the 602 (City of Glasgow) Auxiliary Air Force Squadron’s actions at the start...


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