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The true story of Robert the Bruce – the Outlaw King

Myth and legend are stripped away to reveal the true and incredibly complicated tale of Scotland’s outlaw King, Robert the Bruce. Highly regarded as an...

China showcase for Scotland’s world class heritage

The Royal Society of Edinburgh will lead a 10-strong delegation to Xi’an in China, home of the Terracotta Warriors, next week. The team from Scotland’s...
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A celebration of film from a bygone era

A silent film festival is coming to Scotland later this month. The Hippodrome in Bo’ness is an independent pre-art deco picture palace dating back to...
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Scottish Book Trust award winners 2019 revealed

People who have had a positive impact on young readers in Scotland have been rewarded for their hard work. Scottish Book Trust, the national charity...
The National Trust for Scotland's Preston Mill, in East Lothian, portrayed Jamie Fraser's home (Photo: Mike Wilkinson)

Bid to restore Outlander’s Jamie Fraser’s home

The National Trust for Scotland is calling on the public to help restore one of Scotland’s most picturesque mills where some of Outlander’s most memorable...

The real story of former slave who escaped to Scotland

Historically overlooked, Jeffrey Green explores the African-American people who travelled to Britain to escape the horrors of slavery in America. This includes the fascinating story...


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