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Royal treasures to go on show for the first time in over 130 years

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Glittering treasures from the Indian subcontinent are to go on display in Scotland for the first time in over 130 years. Dazzling works of art...
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Star Wars actor Denis Lawson talks life, the universe and everything

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When Scots actor Denis Lawson was cast as ace rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in Star Wars, it was a role that would change his life....
Image shows Thursday 7th December 2017, the Never Such Innocence 2017/18 Road show held in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle, a centenary project that commemorates the men and woman of the Great War, founded by Lady Lucy French who is also Chief Executive of the project. She along with other speakers including Air Officer Scotland, Air Vice-Marshal Ross Paterson and Patricia Keppie of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, introduced the event and spoke of what it was all about. Among the guests that were invited were children form local schools and cadets, who were invited up throughout the event to read poetry and sing songs with Marty Longstaff who works with NSI on song projects. The group is closely linked with RAF Lossiemouth, and are now partnered with the Royal Air Force (RAF), to be involved with RAF 100, which is going to be huge project for the RAF in 2018 as it celebrates 100 years since the RAF was formed, along with delivery of commemorations in line with World War 100 events. The events aim to highlight what the RAF has achieved in those 1oo years and remember those that have served and are still serving. Originator: Section: Ext: *For more information contact Photographic Section, RAF Lossiemouth, IV31 6SD. Tel: 01343 817191

Children given inspiration as they remember the sacrifices of World War I

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Edinburgh Castle in partnership with WW100 hosted an event that aimed to inspire and inform children prior to the charity’s 2017/2018 arts, poetry and song competition. Never...

Review: La Clique Noel

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I’ve been going to the Fringe for almost 30 years and few shows have stayed longer in my mind than La Clique. For me, it’s...

Fully booked for Christmas presents this year

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The majority of people in Scotland plan to give books as Christmas presents this year. More than two-thirds of people in Scotland intend to give...

Children all over Britain will discover Scotland’s beauty with new TV series

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Scotland's natural beauty is to introduced to another generation thanks to a new children's television show. CBBC fantasy adventure gameshow Raven is back, having been...
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