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Here’s 5 Must-See Events at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber

The Royal National Mòd returns to the Highlands this October, bringing nine days of extraordinary celebration to Fort William. As the world's largest celebration of...
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The 18th century traditions that still live on in Scotland’s annual festivities

Carolyn Kirby shares how the spirit of the 18th century still lives on in Scotland’s seasonal festivities. Researching my new novel Ravenglass, I was fascinated...
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Review: The Hari Afternoon Tea & London Tea Friends Summer Festival

Summertime in Auld Reekie can feel a lot more hectic than The Big Smoke. So, instead of breaking to London for the hustle and bustle,...
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Sir Ian Rankin shortlisted for major crime writing award for latest Inspector Rebus book

Sir Ian Rankin has been shortlisted for major crime writing award the McIlvanney Prize for his latest book featuring Inspector John Rebus. Previous winners Callum...
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The Good Books, L. V. Matthews: ‘Charlotte’s Web had a deep impact on me, it posed such a big moral issue from the opening chapter’

L. V. Matthews on the best book she has read this year, the novel she always recommends and her biggest writing inspiration.    The first...
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Helen Glassford: ‘My paintings draw on memories of the remote areas of Northern Scotland’

An exhibition featuring 40 new paintings by Scottish landscape artist Helen Glassford is opening at The Strathearn Gallery.  Renowned for her emotionally resonant, immersive works,...


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