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Nan Shepherd: The pioneering explorer whose writing brought the Cairngorms to life
Theatre director Richard Baron has spent a lot of time uncovering the incredible life of Nan Shepherd. He shares her story with us ahead of his new play which depicts the Scottish writer’s incredible life. Nan Shepherd: Naked and Unashamed premieres at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in May. During the Covid lockdown in 2021…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Alastair MacDonald Jackson
After nearly two years exploring Scotland’s remotest areas, Alastair MacDonald Jackson has captured the essence of island life. I’ve been taking photographs fairly seriously for the last 15 years now. It kind of happened by accident. I was a keen hillwalker, even to the extent of climbing 90 Munros (but I decided that clocking up…
Read MoreEdinburgh International Festival: August 2024 programme announced
Nicola Benedetti’s second programme as director of the Edinburgh International Festival has been unveiled. With more than 160 performances in the city this August, we take a look at some of the 2024 highlights. The Opening Event The EIF will open with a large-scale outdoor opening event for 10,000 people evoking the mythology and…
Read MoreReview: Hamilton, Festival Theatre Edinburgh
You would be hard pressed to find a Broadway or West End show in the past few years that has created the same social impact as Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton. Now on tour in the UK & Ireland, you will want to catch this show. ★★★★★ Some musicals make introductions slowly, serenading you into the…
Read MoreExhibition at Edinburgh Castle explores personal stories behind WW2 maps
Between 1939 and 1945, more than 36 million photographs and 342 million maps were produced by the British Armed Forces. These precious tools were vital in directing and devising escape plans for troops during the Second World War, but over the years their purpose has changed, and now they are military mementos and memories. To…
Read MoreAnna Massie: ‘If folk smile when they’re listening to Two Down, I’ll be very happy’
Musician, presenter and producer Anna Massie on releasing her first solo album in 20 years and how the trad music industry has changed in the last two decades. And we pick three songs from the album for you to have a listen to… I’ve worked on lots of albums with various bands since my…
Read MoreReview: David Swindle, The Makings of A Murderer at Granite Noir
Scottish detective David Swindle, who caught murderer Peter Tobin, brought his show on snaring serial killers to Aberdeen’s Granite Noir festival this year. Grant Dickie headed to Aberdeen’s Music Hall to find out what really goes on behind the scenes of a murder investigation. I must admit, like most, I have always had interest in…
Read MoreAncient faces brought back to life at Perth Museum
Dramatic facial reconstructions of people who lived up to 4,000 years ago will go on display in Perth, thanks to advanced DNA techniques. Cutting-edge technology was used to bring our ancient ancestors back to life and visitors to Scotland’s new Perth Museum will come face to face with four individuals from the past. It comes…
Read MoreHighland Games trophy missing for 90 years returns home
A Highland Games trophy missing for nearly 90 years has returned home after being found in England. The coveted Rose Bowl trophy was awarded to the top-performing competitor at the annual Cabrach Picnic and Highland Games in Moray, which was stopped back in the 1930s. But in 2022 the games were revived by The Cabrach…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Water of Leith and Dean Village
Photographer Rachel Bolton heads out around the Water of Leith to capture some incredible pictures. When living in a city, it can be difficult to get away from the hustle and bustle, especially if you aren’t able to travel out into the countryside. Luckily, Edinburgh is not only a place of vibrant and exciting opportunities,…
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