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Katy Hill and Richard Bacon burying the Blue Peter time capsule in 1998

A rare chance to see TV time capsule’s contents

Culture | Film & TV
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

Culture
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

Books | Gardens
  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

Culture | Music
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...
Mary Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace

Marking 450 years since Mary Queen of Scots’ departure

Culture
A number of events are being held to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots' flight from Scotland and arrival in England. After...

A free introduction to chamber music

Culture | Music
A concert with acclaimed pianist Jocelyn Freeman is coming to the Scottish Borders. This free event, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland, gives members...
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