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Ancient manuscript hails from Scotland

Culture
Until 2015, the Boethius manuscript, which dates back to 1130 AD, was thought to have been created in Durham. However, on closer study, Dr Kylie...
Julianne Moore won best actress in a leading role at the Oscars for Still Alice in 2015

Julianne Moore’s pride in her strong Scottish roots

Film & TV
Most would never have been aware of Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore’s Scottish heritage; a New York resident with that all-American pearly white smile, why would...
After years of campaigning for the council to build a road to the north of the island, Calum MacLeod took it upon himself to do so armed with only a shovel, pick and wheelbarrow over a period of ten years (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

The Scottish clan that has risen from the ashes

Culture
Chief John Macleod of Raasay manages to keep up-to-date with island life, despite living ten thousand miles away. With the distinctive basalt ‘chimney’ of Dùn...
The iconic poster for Trainspotting

Ten fantastic films which are set in Scotland

Film & TV
With Mary Queen of Scots set to arrive on our movie screens next week, Scotland is front and centre across the planet. Following hot on...
Writers Tweet Pitch 2019

Tweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters

Books
After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorth’s Writers’ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland...

The Scots who shaped London after the war

Books
Scots in Great War London commemorates the end of the First World War and recognises the contribution of London-Scottish organisations during this time. This new...
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