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Broadcaster James Naughtie (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Broadcaster James was in the thick of it

When James Naughtie was finishing his English degree at Aberdeen University, his careers advisor saw a great future ahead – in hospital administration. Naughtie –...

A celebration of the Isle of Iona in words

For centuries, the island of Iona has influenced writers, poets and songsmiths, from the early settlers of Iona Abbey to Robert Louis Stevenson. With a...
The grave of Marjory Fleming

Scotland’s young writing talent – who died aged 8

In 1811, eight-year-old Marjory Fleming contracted meningitis and died. She was quietly buried without ceremony in a simple grave in Fife. However, she left behind...

Delving into Scotland’s proud history of textiles

Warm Covers sees Janet Rae delve into the story of Scotland’s once thriving textile industry, when the production of cotton and wool were at the...
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Scots star Sam Heughan praises the Outlander Effect

Outlander star Sam Heughan has spoken about how Outlander has changed his life - and how it has helped Scotland. Sam Heughan spoke exclusively to...
Morna Young’s (pictured) “Lost at Sea” play is a lyrical tribute to Scotland’s fishing communities and a recognition of people’s undeniable relationship with their own coastline. (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

40 years of Scotland’s largest rural performing arts festival

Scotland celebrates the 40th anniversary of its largest, rural performing arts festival this summer. Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival is unveiling its eclectic programme of...


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