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Hebrides

Book review: The Hebrides by Paul Murton

Paul Murton has been exploring since he was a teenager. Inspired by his copy of WH Murray’s Mountaineering in Scotland, the boy from Argyll, before...
The White Stag Adventure by Rennie McOwan

Book review: The White Stag Adventure

Youngsters who grew up in the 1980s, or indeed their parents, may fondly remember the Clan series.  Set in central Scotland, a group of children,...
New RSNO recruits Paul Philbert and Luis Eisen

Tuned in for new appointments at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has made two major appointments. The orchestra has appointed Paul Philbert as its new principal timpani and Luis Eisen as...
Childhood

Book review: A Shetland Childhood

Growing up in the 1950s seems a long time ago - and growing up in 1950s Shetland was another world entirely. Catherine Emslie presents a...
Scott Hutchinson from Scots folk band Frightened Rabbit will perform

Creative event will tie together Scottish and Malawian culture

Lake of Stars celebrate their fifteenth anniversary this year with festivals and events taking place in Malawi, London, and Glasgow. Lake of Stars Glasgow is...
The Loch Ness Monster has fascinated visitors for decades

Scotland sees ‘phenomenal growth’ in tourism – with TV show Outlander proving a big draw

A range of influences have driven more visitors to Scotland, with a 14.6% and 10% rise on overseas and domestic visits respectively. National tourism organisation...


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