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Life on Oronsay with a year in the Hebrides

Once the centre of the major sea route between Scotland and Ireland, the small, remote island of Oronsay has been inhabited by humans for 5,000...

True events inspired this werewolf trial novel

Inspired by true events, The Wolf Trial is a historical epic telling the horrifying tale of a man whose crimes were thought so great, locals...
Chloe Moretz, Clark Duke, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Lyndsy Fonseca starred in the big screen version of Kick Ass

The Scots brain behind Hollywood blockbusters

What links the hit Hollywood films Wanted, Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service? The answer is simple - Scotsman Mark Millar wrote the original comic...

A new case for Sherlock Holmes in Edinburgh

A combination of an intriguing crime novel for young adults, with a new case for Sherlock Holmes and a reawakening of Scotland ‘s forgotten heroes,...
The Frayed Atlantic Edge by David Gange

Atlantic kayaking book to launch in Scotland

Historian and kayaker David Gange will launch his book The Frayed Atlantic Edge in Scotland next month. Subtitled ‘A historian’s journey from Shetland to the...
Louise McVey created this sculpture as part of Wander Argyll

Culture, heritage and arts as you Wander Argyll

Argyll and the Isles are renowned for spectacular scenery and coastline. Now a new campaign is being launched to showcase its diverse array of culture,...


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