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A harrowing historical episode from Scotland

Books | Reviews
This new book from popular historian Jim Hunter explores the Sutherland Clearances, one of the most harrowing episodes in Scottish history. Hunter, whose previous work...

Edinburgh International Children’s Festival turns 30

Culture
The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival returns from 25 May to 2 June with an exciting programme of theatre and dance for children and young people....

Life of the historic Hammer of the Scots

Books
David Santiuste’s The Hammer of the Scots sheds a light on controversial historical figure Edward I, known as Scottorum Malleus - the Hammer of the...

It’s crunch time for BBC Scotland’s Home of the Year

Culture | Scotland
The final episode of Scotland’s Home of the Year 2019 will be aired on Wednesday 29 May at 8pm on BBC Scotland. After a spectacular...

Renowned percussionist Colin Currie to give masterclass

Culture | Music
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in partnership with St Mary’s Music School, has announced that world-renowned percussionist Colin Currie will be hosting a masterclass. Hailed...
Ian Rankin's annotations can be seen on his archived manuscripts.

Ian Rankin donates archives to National Library of Scotland

Books | Culture
The UK’s biggest-selling crime novelist Ian Rankin has donated his literary archive to the National Library of Scotland. Often cited as the ‘godfather of tartan...
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