Culture

CULTURE

OUR GUIDE TO BOOKS, FILMS, TV,
MUSIC AND EVENTS

The secrets of global crime with McMafia writer

The writer of hit BBC series McMafia is coming to Edinburgh to lift the lid on global organised crime and its corrupt political networks. Based...
Julie-Fowlis

Youngsters at the heart of this year’s Blas Festival

More than 1000 people are to take part in a Highland music festival celebrating Scotland’s young musicians. The programme for this year’s Blas Festival has...

Book review – 25 Years of the Ayrshire Road Run

What's the story? Back in 1993, the Ayrshire Road Run was created as an adjunct to the established annual vintage rally organised by the Ayrshire...
Euan and Kiki MacDonald visit botanic gardens

How one Scots family’s idea has helped thousands

Five years ago, a family sat around a kitchen table in Edinburgh with an idea that would change the way we all think about accessibility....
Glaswegian Sean Biggerstaff played Oliver Wood (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Actors will catch the Hogwarts Express to Scotland

A host of actors from the Harry Potter film series are descending on Scotland this week. The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an unofficial...

Creative work will take centre stage at event

A showcase featuring the works of 140 artists and makers is coming to Perthshire. This year’s Perthshire Open Studios offers the chance to enjoy the...


Author