Culture
StAnza reveals first names for 2020 poetry festival
StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed some of the first names to be included in its 2020 programme. The festival, which was recently shortlisted as a regional finalist for the Scottish Thistle Awards, will take place from Wednesday 4 March until Sunday 8 March in the Fife town of St Andrews. Among those performing…
Read MoreAussies to build full-size Edinburgh Castle replica
Performers from Scotland officially embarked on the 10,479-mile trip to ‘The Land Down Under’ to take part in The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney today. This marks the start of the show’s biggest ever production in its 69-year history. The cast of pipers, dancers, drummers and fiddle players travelling from Scotland departed from Edinburgh…
Read MoreWhy 9 to 5 is as relevant as it ever was
9 to 5 is without a doubt a musical that’s hugely relevant in society today. It’s hard to believe that the original movie was released in 1980, as its core message, about equality for women, is as relevent now as it ever was. In an age when we’re hearing horrifying stories of inequality – in…
Read MoreWhen protestors raged at the Skye Road Bridge
The protests against tolls on the Skye Road Bridge is to feature in a new TV series. BBC Scotland is turning the spotlight on stories of protests in Scotland which grabbed the headlines – and left lasting effects on the communities involved. On 22 October, The Battle of Skye Bridge will be shown on BBC Scotland, from…
Read MoreGlenmorangie Lecture takes place this week
This year’s Glenmorangie Lecture will be given by the internationally renowned jeweller and silversmith, Simone ten Hompel. Simone is the recipient of The Glenmorangie Commission and has this year been working closely with archaeologists from National Museums Scotland to research their Viking age silver collections. The early historic collections are providing inspiration for her to…
Read MoreCelebrating culture and embracing heritage
A new documentary is to be shown today, celebrating Scotland’s diversity. Film-maker Stewart Kyasimire made this heart-felt documentary for his eight-year-old daughter Yasmin as a way of helping her embrace her heritage, celebrate her culture and understand what it means to be Black And Scottish. His interviews with three generations of black Scots cover all walks of life from acting to…
Read MoreCelebrating Glasgow’s Gaelic culture ahead of the Mod
To celebrate the return of the Mod, a new display entitled Glasgow Gaels, which charts some of the history of the Gaelic community in the city since the late 18th century, has been created. After an absence of almost thirty years, the Mod – a celebration of Gaelic language and culture – is set to…
Read MoreArtist to open new Fort William exhibition
A Scots artist is to exhibit her work at the Lime Tree Gallery in Fort William. Rose Strang is an Edinburgh-born landscape artist whose work captures the changing colours and atmosphere of Scotland’s Highlands and west coast. Following graduation from art college, Rose has exhibited in some of Scotland’s most renowned galleries and arts institutions…
Read MoreShowcase for Scotland’s young creative stars
The teenagers from the What’s Your Story? programme presented their latest work last night at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh. The programme is run by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, and funded by the Hugh Fraser Foundation, Badenoch Trust and Kiran’s Trust. Other private donors also contribute to…
Read MoreMaid of the Loch re-opens after £1m restoration
Maid of the Loch, the iconic paddle steamer berthed in Loch Lomond, has taken significant steps forward by re-opening today following a £1.1m restoration project. The historic ship, launched on 5 March 1953 with 19th century engineering and using 20th century design, now comes with essential 21st century marine safety standards following vital structural work…
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