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Robert Callender in his studio

Plastic pollution used to create an artwork

Some 500 pieces of plastic ocean waste have been brought together to create Plastic Beach, a new exhibition by the late Scottish artist Robert Callender....

Young Scots musician offered an incredible chance

A young Scots musician has the chance to have their work performed at a major festival this year. An organisation that promotes traditional arts across...
Katy Hill and Richard Bacon burying the Blue Peter time capsule in 1998

A rare chance to see TV time capsule’s contents

A famous time capsule which was buried on TV then accidentally dug up after 19 years, is coming to Scotland. When the Blue Peter Millennium...
Hard at work on a section of the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Great Tapestry’s return is welcomed by writer

Scots writer Alexander McCall Smith is delighted that the Great Tapestry of Scotland is returning to New Lanark. With just a week to go, New...

Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

  What's the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding...

Former Mercury Prize nominees set to play in Scotland

Former Mercury Prize nominees the Portico Quartet will head to Edinburgh next month. The group will play at the Summerhall this summer, on 20 June. Portico...


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