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Highs and the lows of Scottish life from 1976-99

Books | Reviews
The Broken Journey is the second volume in Kenneth Roy’s collection on life in Scotland after the tragic events of World War II. His first...

Father and son in the footsteps of the Romans

Books
In its day, the Marches acted as a frontier between the Roman Empire and the unconquered lands of North Britain, two rival kingdoms. To enforce this separation, the Romans...

New podcast series explores enduring appeal of Burns

Culture
A new podcast series exploring Robert Burns’ enduring legacy has been launched this week to mark Burns Night. Scottish creatives, poets and academics feature in...

New tribute to the legacy of Rabbie Burns

Culture
A new tribute to Robert Burns has been unveiled ahead of Burns Night 2019 to celebrate his legacy and continued impact on modern Scottish culture....
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Ten facts you probably never knew about Burns

Culture
From fashion designers and fizzy drinks to space travel and Sex and the City, Robert Burns has impacted on our global culture in many diverse and...
Emeli Sandé’s will explore Scottish music in Street Symphony

Big names will kick off new BBC Scotland channel

Film & TV
Scottish singer-songwriter Emeli Sande, award-winning actor Mark Bonnar, comedy legends Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill and a raft of new talent and documentaries showcasing modern...
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