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A gripping whodunnit – with laughs on the way

If you are looking to settle down with a gripping whodunnit – and a good measure of comedy – the latest crime novel from Angus...

Gone but not forgotten – 10 lost Scottish stately homes

A surprising number of Scottish castles and mansions have fallen into disrepair or have vanished entirely.  Here are ten of the most magnifient of these...
Glover with Iwasaki Yanosuke, one of Mitsubishi’s founders

Remembering Glover San – the Scottish Samurai

Glover San, the Scottish samurai Maverick Aberdonian entrepreneur Thomas Blake Glover helped forge modern Japan yet remains little known in his homeland. The posthumous career...

A fascinating insight into a privileged socialist

The Burning Glass tells the fascinating story of Naomi Mitchison, a dedicated socialist and feminist who attacked life with an insatiable energy and a desire...

Open studios event has 200 artists and makers

Organisers have revealed the names of more than 200 artists and makers who will be taking part in this year’s nine-day Perthshire Open Studios (POS)...

A spectacular showcase of the art of Edinburgh

The Edinburgh Art Book brings together the works of 67 contemporary artists who have been inspired by Edinburgh’s character to capture the essence of the...


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