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Dr Adrián Maldonado, Glenmorangie Research Fellow, National Museums Scotland and Henrik Zedig ,Länsstyrelsen Västra Götaland, Sweden study a carved stone from the Brough of Birsay on Orkney. (Photo: Neil Hanna)

Swedish scientists laser scan Pictish stones in Scotland

Culture
A team of Swedish scientists has been visiting Scotland this week to carry out a pioneering new laser scanning technique on carved stones from Orkney...
The new table is assembled

Scotland’s famous bridges inspire unique table

Culture
V&A Dundee has worked with Scott Jarvie, a Glasgow-based designer, to create a bespoke boardroom table inspired by Scottish engineering heritage. The Suspension Table was...

The story of a family’s move to Scotland from Sri Lanka

Books | Reviews | Scotland
The Land of Lost Content is a personal account of Sureshini Sanders' life. It details her triumphs and struggles as her family came to Scotland...
Kit Downes (Photo: Alex Bonney)

Scotland’s rugged landscape captured in music

Culture
Elemental is a concert evoking the elements of Scotland’s landscape, from its rocks, sea and air to the changes and processes that have shaped its...
Hindu God Ganesh and the Scottish Regiment Band at Edinburgh Diwali (Photo: Frances Sutton)

Edinburgh announces its biggest Diwali yet

Culture
Organisers of Edinburgh Diwali have announced the most culturally diverse programme of performers and events in its five-year history. The South Asian festival of Diwali,...

A children’s book given a Scottish twist

Books
Translated into Scots by James Robertson and illustrated by Lydia Monks, Whit The Clockleddy Heard is another addition to Itchy Coo’s fantastic range of books...
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