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The struggles of young woman in 1990s Glasgow

Walking the Lights is a finely crafted and captivating story of a young actress’ self-discovery and her struggles with the damaging temptations of young adulthood....

Taking Scotland’s books beyond our borders

Scottish publishers marked the beginning of the London Book Fair with the first ever Scotland in London. The showcase was chaired by TV presenter Sally...

The story of Gigha – from pre-historic until today

Just off the Kintyre peninsula lies the small island of Gigha, the most southerly Hebridean isle. Due to a mild climate, fertile land and an...
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...


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