Books
Free Harry Potter samples used to promote literacy
THE opening chapter of the first Harry Potter children's book is being made available for free online this summer to promote literacy. Read More
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News
Union Chain Bridge refit enters final stage
RESTORATION work on the famous Union Chain Bridge connecting Scotland to England is nearly complete. Read More
Music
The Proclaimers launch Mary’s Meals walking challenge
THEY rose to fame by walking 500 miles in song, but now The Proclaimers have set a walking challenge to raise money for Mary's Meals. Read More
Eating Out
Review: Summer menu at The Ivy, Glasgow
Peter Ranscombe reviews the summer menu at The Ivy restaurant on Glasgow's Buchanan Street. Read More
Culture
Dandelion Festival sends mini vertical farms on bike tour
FOUR miniature vertical farms are heading on a bike tour around Scotland as part of the Dandelion Festival. Read More
Culture
Scots esports team goes to Commonwealth Games
SCOTLAND'S esports team is heading to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this weekend. Read More
News
World’s smallest whisky bar opens for Fringe
THE world's smallest whisky bar has opened in the Scottish capital ahead of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Read More
News
The Islay Boys toast island’s 12th distillery
ARGYLL & Bute Council has granted The Islay Boys planning permission to build the island's 12 distillery. Read More
Food and Drink
Jam today as Fingal picks Perthshire Preserves
FINGAL, the luxury floating hotel in Leith, is getting ready for "National Afternoon Tea Week" after picking Perthshire Preserves to supply a special ... Read More