Posts Tagged ‘books’
Final three revealed in hunt for top teen novel
Three Scottish writers are in the running for the 2019 Scottish Teenage Book Prize after the competition’s shortlist was announced earlier today. Voting for the winner has now opened for young readers across the country. The shortlisted authors for the prize have been revealed by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading…
Read MoreGrowth of RAF base is good news for property market
The expansion of the RAF base at Lossiemouth will good news for the property market in Moray. That’s the view of property consultancy Galbraith, as firms are being sought to tender for its £100million revamp. The firm reports increased buyer activity for the period April to June 2018, with the number of market appraisals undertaken…
Read MoreGrow how know how as gardening gets younger
To many younger people, getting out into the garden is something that the older generation does to while away the hours. Of course, they’re wrong, and to prove it, Dobbies has announced a partnership with the future face of gardening, encouraging next generation of gardeners to get growing. The garden centre is to work with…
Read MoreJust William appears at this year’s Fringe
Just William is one of the enduring fictional characters of the 20th century, and he’s appearing at the Fringe this year. Shedload Theatre is currently bringing Richmal Crompton’s Just William’s Luck to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, running until 26 August, at Underbelly. Crompton’s beloved stories of the invincible William Brown burst to life in an…
Read MoreWorld’s only psychic duck plays its part in Fringe
A show about wonderful women, strange encounters and a fairground mystery that occurred on the Welsh coast many moons ago… all told with the aid of the world’s only psychic duck! Ada Campe has been performing her unique and exciting blend of comedy, variety, magic and shouting at various comedy and cabaret nights across the…
Read MoreBurns centenary book located at charity sale
A chance find at a charity book sale has been found to be a literary gem. Cassie Kennedy was attending the sale and knew she had stumbled upon something special when she uncovered a copy of The National Burns. After a bit of online research, she came to realise that the book is indeed historically…
Read MoreFour new books about Shetland’s War to be launched
The first of four books about Shetland’s role in the First World War will be launched later this month. The are being published by Shetland Library in partnership with the Shetland Museum and Archives. In 1916, Shetland brothers Charlie and Willie Abernethy served together in the trenches at the Somme as ordinary soldiers in the…
Read MoreScotland’s book trail will be a hit with young and old
Scotland has inspired some of the world’s best-loved literary creations – from Peter Rabbit to Peter Pan, Harry Potter to The Howlat. Whether it’s history, landscapes, wildlife or even architecture, for decades authors have used some of the country’s greatest assets to create characters that continue to delight readers of all ages. In recognition of…
Read MoreShetland author returns to island for final book
Bestselling crime author Ann Cleeves is visiting Shetland to launch her latest novel – and say a bittersweet farewell to detective Jimmy Perez. Wild Fire is the eighth and final book in the Shetland series, which has been adapted into a hit BBC series. Ann launched her first Perez novel – Raven Black – in…
Read MoreBringing all that’s good about Argyll to Glasgow
The skill and passion of food producers and arts people from Argyll is being brought to Glasgow. Argyll is full of people who are passionate about what they produce on their doorstep. Their work takes inspiration from this region’s unique heritage and landscape, to produce new and exciting pieces of work from jewellery to furniture…
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