Posts Tagged ‘books’
Granite Noir Festival to welcome First Minister
Granite Noir – Aberdeen’s crime writing festival – has revealed Scotland’s First Minster as chair for one of the festival’s opening events. A voracious reader since childhood, Nicola Sturgeon will chair an event with author Abir Mukherjee, the child of immigrants from India, who was bought up in the West of Scotland, on Friday, February…
Read MoreJulianne Moore’s pride in her strong Scottish roots
Most would never have been aware of Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore’s Scottish heritage; a New York resident with that all-American pearly white smile, why would you think any differently? Yet it is also hard to miss that auburn hair and alabaster skin that glows across her sharp cheekbones. With close scrutiny, it is easy to…
Read MoreTweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters
After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorth’s Writers’ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland can tweet pitch their work to a panel of Scotland’s literary agents and publishers. Twitter channels will be open to pitches of unpublished fiction, nonfiction and writing and illustration for…
Read MoreSequel to classic novel is full of intrigue
If you are looking for an adventure series to get stuck into, Castle Macnab book is certainly one to consider. As the sequel to John Buchan’s John Macnab, Robert J. Harris has created a novel full of intrigue which is played out in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. Set in the 1920s, a group…
Read MoreDissect medical history online for the first time
A new resource that allows people to delve easily for the first time into the fascinating world of medical history – including rare photographic collections and tales of grave robbers – has been launched by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The website archiveandlibrary.rcsed.ac.uk provides a catalogue of information that will enable visitors to view…
Read MoreGive your home a new look with a visit to Bonhams
We all enjoy having the chance to spruce up our homes. That’s why many of us go to auctions, where we can pick up some incredible items to furnish our homes and give them an incredible new look, whether with antique furniture, beautiful paintings, or assorted trinkets to adorn our sideboards. Bonhams Auctioneers is playing…
Read MoreThe opportunity to get your hands on real gems
Everyone enjoys looking at antique and modern jewellery – and there’s the perfect chance to obtain some. Bonhams is holding two auctions in 2019 specificially dedicated to jewellery, and these will take place on 23 May and 28 November. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving it that unique ability…
Read MoreAuctioneers to host three sales of Asian works of art
Highly collectable Asian works of art will be at auction in three sales at Bonhams Edinburgh in 2019. These will be held on 21 March, 11 July and 14 November, providing collections with the chance to collect works from countries such as China and Japan. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in…
Read MoreMarking 20 years of Scottish art and antiques
Twenty years of Bonhams’ flagship sale of Scottish Art & Antiques is being marked in 2019. Bonhams have hosted their flagship for the last two decades and are delighted to announce that the 20th anniversary auction will be held on 15/16 May 2019. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving it…
Read MoreRare drams will go at four different auctions
Bonhams Edinburgh has four whisky auctions lined up for 2019. Taking place on 6 March, 5 June, 9 October and 10 December, it will give whisky connoisseurs the chance to get their hands on some rare malts which they may not otherwise see. Bonhams is the only international auctioneer with a saleroom in Scotland, giving…
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