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An insight into Scotland’s lost love of pewter
Pewter was in everyday use in most households, churches and places of commerce in Europe for hundreds of years. Read More
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An amusing look at 50 of the ‘worst’ Scots
Acclaimed writer Allan Brown has amassed a hilarious collection of portraits of 50 of the most prominent offending villains and numpties. Read More
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A cool read as writer goes on the search for snow
Like a pirate in search of treasure, Iain Cameron scours Britain’s mountains for patches of surviving robust snow. Read More
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Past and present collide in a thrilling murder mystery
Set against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, A Rattle of Bones is a tale of injustice and mystery, and the echo of the past in the present. Read More
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Stirling’s picture past is a joy to behold
One of the joys of visiting cities and towns around Scotland is seeing how much they have changed over the years. Read More
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The amazing real life story of the Shetland ‘Bus’
Sometimes, real life events are so incredible that you'd think they were an elaborate plot from a spy novel. Read More
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Granite Noir appeals for locals to join the festival
Aberdeen’s award-winning international crime writing festival, Granite Noir, is looking for local writers to share the spotlight with some of the ge... Read More
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A stunning guide to Mull’s beautiful natural history
If you are the sort of person who normally shies away from guidebooks, I would go as far as guaranteeing that you should reconsider for Wild Mull: A N... Read More
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Scotland’s National Book Awards shortlist is out
The Saltire Society has announced the shortlists for the 2021 Scotland’s National Book Awards. Read More