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Book review: A Shetland Childhood

Books
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

Culture | Music
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

Film & TV | News | Scotland
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...
The Bloody Scotland book launch will take place in Stirling Castle

Book review – Bloody Scotland, by 12 of Scotland’s best crime writers

Books | News
Scotland is currently dripping with talented crime writers, and this novel brings together 12 of them under the one roof. The writing team includes Chris...
Whiskies Galore by Ian Buxton

Book review: Whiskies Galore – A Tour of Scotland’s Island Distilleries

Books | News
With nearly 30 years of experience in and around the whisky industry, Ian Buxton is well-placed when it comes to going on a tour of...
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Scots actress Karen Gillan is new ambassador for Edinburgh International Film Festival

Film & TV | News
Scots actress Karen Gillan has been announced as a patron of the Edinburgh International Film Festival's The Young & the Wild strand. Born in Inverness...
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