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Twelve real life stories of Scots in the Great War

Historian Walter Stephen reflects on the centenary of the end of World War I in A Dirty Swindle. This is a collection of 12 stories...
Louis de Bernieres is pictured rehearsing with Beth Porter and Ben Please (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

The Bookshop Band to tour America’s book shops

Scotland’s renowned The Bookshop Band is touring some of the finest bookstores and libraries across the USA with its repertoire of songs inspired by literature....

A Golden Globes win for Dumfries and Galloway

Hollywood star Glenn Close has been named Best Actress at this year’s Golden Globes for her role in a film that celebrates the beauty of...

The Scottish roots of Dracula are revealed

When Brave Men Shudder: The Scottish Origins of Dracula is the previously untold story of how the terrifying character, capable of giving the toughest among...

The robots are set to take over in Edinburgh

Robots are set to invade the National Museums Scotland later this month. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian...
Sue Black at the 2018 Wigtown Book Festival (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

Autumn festivals boost area by £6 million

A series of festivals and events in Dumfries and Galloway generated more than £6m for the local and Scottish economy in late 2018. The analysis...


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