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Toulmin Prize competition reveals commended stories
The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered should have a north east focus, and may be written in Doric or English, or a mixture of the two. This week, we’ll be posting one story a day, including the four commended stories and the overall winner of…
Read MoreToulmin Prize commended stories revealed
This week, we’ll be posting one short story a day from this year’s Toulmin Prize competition. The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered have a north east focus, and can be written in Doric or English, or a mixture of the two. Throughout the course of…
Read MoreNorth east short story competition reveals winners
This week, we’ll be posting one short story a day from this year’s Toulmin Prize competition. The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered have a north east focus, and can be written in Doric or English, or a mixture of the two. Throughout the course of…
Read MoreCelebrating the life of Anne Frank in Glasgow
A thought-provoking exhibition which explores the life and modern legacy of Anne Frank has launched at the St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art in Glasgow. It began with Anne’s step-sister Eva Schloss, MBE as guest speaker. It is on display until 30 June 2019. Anne Frank + You, delivered by anti-prejudice education charity…
Read MoreA legend of Broadway inspires a Scots scholarship
A Broadway icon has inspired a new scholarship fund at Scotland’s national conservatoire. Award-winning star of stage and screen Donna McKechnie has thrilled audiences worldwide in a showstopping musical theatre career. From starring in the original Broadway production of A Chorus Line – which earned her a Tony award – to a string of smash-hit…
Read MoreFringe by the Sea bringing laughs, talks and music
A host of big names are coming to Scotland for the annual Fringe By The Sea event. The festival has something for everyone – including a beach – and announced the full programme for 2019. With over 160 events the packed programme is set to delight residents and visitors to North Berwick and East Lothian.…
Read MoreFestival Fringe’s official whisky is unveiled
Johnnie Walker has been unveiled as the official whisky of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The partnership brings together two of Scotland’s famous brands in a celebration of all that is great about Scottish culture. Johnnie Walker is Scotland’s most successful global consumer brand, exporting seven bottles every second around the world, while the Edinburgh Festival…
Read MoreScottish poetry prize attracting worldwide entries
This year’s Wigtown Poetry Prize has garnered interest from as far afield as Canada and Ecuador. This year the competition has introduced major changes to celebrate the richness of Scotland’s three national languages. For the first time the £1,500 prize will be open to English, Scottish Gaelic and Scots language poems, with entries invited from…
Read MoreJoanna Lumley celebrates Moat Brae opening
The newly opened Moat Brae – Scotland’s new National Centre for Storytelling and Children’s Literature – has been declared as absolutely fabulous by Joanna Lumley. The opening of Moat Brae, the house and garden where Peter Pan began, was celebrated with a colourful garden party hosted the trustees of the Peter Pan Moat Brae Trust…
Read MoreThe enthusiasts who celebrate the age of steam
Steam locomotives are a poignant reminder of a time when Britain’s railways kept the country on track and were the arteries of industry. There is an undeniable sense of nostalgia that can be felt when in the company of steam trains. The engines themselves are working symbols of British heritage and industrialisation which inspire great…
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