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Abbotsford House, located in the Scottish Borders, was home to Sir Walter Scott

Sir Walter Scott’s lasting legacy for the whole nation

Culture | Scotland
No author has ever had as much influence and impact as Sir Walter Scott. With his narrative poems and his series of stories, latterly called...
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Scottish locations given a starring role in 10 top films

Film & TV
If the right location is the key to a film's success, then Scotland deserves an Oscar. The number of films which have been shot here...

Shetland’s back – and it’s just murder for actor Douglas

Film & TV
The latest series of the murder mystery set against the stunning Scottish backdrop of the Shetland Isles returns next week. Since 2013, viewers across the...

Celebrating the horsepower at the heart of Scotland

Books
It's one of the most recognisable horses in the world, and their enduring appeal is marked in The Clydesdale: Workhorse of the World. Mary Bromilow’s study...

Behind the headlines in the Scottish highlands

Books | Reviews
He was the Highland correspondent for The Herald for 30 years, and in this book David Ross reflects on the most significant stories he found...
Assistant conservator Lydia Messerschmidt views the mummy mask and wreath of Montsuef (Photo: Neil Hanna Photography)

Three new galleries to open after £80million spend

Culture
Three new galleries at the National Museum of Scotland open to the public on Friday. These complete the 15-year, £80 million redevelopment which has created...
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