Have your automobilia items valued for a good cause

By Kenny Smith | April 6, 2018

This Sunday is the 50th anniversary on the death of Scottish former Formula One driver Jim Clark. A full weekend of activities is taking place in Duns, with a special automobilia and general antiques valuation day taking place, run by Bonhams. Bonhams Automobilia specialist and general valuers will have a marquee in the car park…

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A new look at Scotland – through the lens of a dram

By Kenny Smith | March 23, 2018

Plans are underway hand to create a new documentary on the untold story of Scotland – through Scotch whisky. Scottish spirits writer Dave Broom is now crowdfunding for the programme, examining the untold story of Scottish culture and history through the lens of a dram. Broom is aiming to raise £40,000 – a significant part…

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The hunt is on to find Scottish writers and poets for new publication

By Reporter | February 22, 2018

Scots writers with a story or poem in them are being urged to put finger to keyboard. The Scottish Writers’ Centre are looking for submissions as, in partnership with Red Squirrel Press, they are launching an anthology in 2018 to celebrate a decade of the Scottish Writers’ Centre. For 10 years, they have been supporting…

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Scottish book shop was at the centre of its own real-life drama

By Reporter | February 6, 2018

The first-ever marriage proposal in a Scottish bookshop was a touch of drama straight out of a novel. It was a tale of true romance in Scotland’s bookshop holiday destination during Big Bang festival. The Open Book second-hand bookshop, one of the nation’s quirkiest holiday destinations, has become the centre of a real life tale…

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When Frankenstein’s Monster collides with a self-driving car

By Reporter | January 25, 2018

Man-made monsters and utopian visions of the future enhanced by thinking machines are coming together in the week ahead. The Big Bang arts, literature and science festival in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Book Town, runs from 2-4 February and promises inspiring talks by leading scientists and authors, plus comedy, music, film, cabaret, food and drink. Among…

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Book review – The Island in Imagination and Experience

By Reporter | January 23, 2018

From Treasure Island to Robin Island, islands have long proved irresistible to mankind’s imagination. In this book, self-confessed island obsessive Barry Smith explores how islands attract us and examines the kind of human experiences that islands inspire. He has spent much of his 60-odd years at work, rest and play on islands all around the…

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Christmas experiences to be remembered at The Balmoral

By Reporter | December 8, 2017

To mark the festive season, Edinburgh’s The Balmoral hotel has teamed up with Scotland’s most iconic jewellery house and the world’s finest watchmaker to create a unique moment in time for the city.   Hamilton & Inches, in partnership with Patek Philippe, are to share centuries of silversmithing prestige and watchmaking excellence at No.1 Princes Street…

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Read all about it no matter where you are in the world

By Reporter | November 14, 2017

Book Week Scotland is launching its first-ever Virtual Festival so bookworms across the country can join in with events, no matter where they are. Taking place from November 27 to December 3, the week will be packed with free, digital events that everyone can enjoy and take part in, to run alongside the nationwide activities…

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Scotland’s Winter Festival programme is announced for St Andrew’s Day, Hogmany and Burns Night

By Reporter | November 7, 2017

A series of events ares taking place across the country part of the Scotland’s Winter Festival programme for 2017/18. The Minister for International Development and Europe, Dr Alasdair Allan, has announced an award of £390k to be granted to these events. Celebrating Scotland’s three national days, St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay, and Burns night, this year’s…

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