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Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo drawings in Scotland for first time
Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Titian will be among 45 Italian Renaissance drawings going on display in Scotland for the first time. It comes as part of an exhibition featuring more than 80 drawings by 57 artists – the most wide-ranging show of its kind in Scotland in over half a century. The…
Read MoreRare 19th century musical game goes on display for first time
A rare 19th century musical game, one of only three known to still be in existence, is going on display to the public for the first time. Musical Game, designed by Ann Young in 1801 to teach and test children on musical theory, will feature as part of West End Girls at the Georgian House…
Read MoreLargest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy comes to Scotland
The largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland this summer. Featuring more than 200 works, the show will include major installations made in response to the iconic Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) building, as well as drawings, photographs, films, sketchbooks and archival items dating back to the mid-1970s…
Read MoreLetter signed by Mary Queen of Scots sells at auction
A letter signed by Mary, Queen of Scots and a unique archive of sketches by Roald Dahl have sold at auction. The collection of rare manuscripts from Kilravock Castle, near Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, has sold for nearly £125,000 when it went under the hammer at Lyon & Turnbull. It included a selection of…
Read MoreMartyna and Magda Michalak: The Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm
Lisa Simonis sits down with the Polish sisters Martyna and Magda Michalak – the Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm. While most sibling relationships are complex, the stakes suddenly heighten when it comes to twins, who seem to inspire a unique kind of societal fascination. Imagine having someone with whom you’ve shared everything…
Read MoreBallet Nights Glasgow: Smash hit live show makes long-awaited Scottish debut
The critically acclaimed Ballet Nights smash hit live dance show makes its long-awaited Scottish debut in July at Glasgow Theatre Royal, finds Lisa Simonis. Ballet Nights Glasgow will showcase a diverse programme of iconic ballet classics, modern masterpieces, contemporary dance, and live music, performed by dancers from internationally acclaimed ballet companies, emerging artists, virtuoso…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Richard Strachan: ‘Terry Pratchett is one of the funniest writers in the English language’
Richard Strachan on Terry Pratchett, how Ted Hughes inspired him and the book he’s reading now. The first book I remember reading: This feels so far back in the mists of time that I’m not sure if it’s completely accurate, but other than picture books it was probably one of Richmal Crompton’s excellent Just…
Read MoreThe Enchanted Forest: Theme revealed for Perthshire light show and how to get tickets
One of Perthshire’s most popular events, The Enchanted Forest, returns once again this autumn, and organisers have revealed this year’s theme. When will it take place? The light show is set to take place between 2 October and 2 November at Faskally Wood, Pitlochry. The theme This year’s theme is Luminara, which organisers describe…
Read MoreLife With Gray O’Brien: ‘I am so disappointed with the current vein of dramas on TV at the moment’
Scottish actor Gray O’Brien on growing up, the TV he’s watching at home, and the best advice he’s ever been given. I was born in Glasgow and moved to Stewarton, Ayrshire where I was brought up from the age of three, but I live in Stirlingshire now. I was a nightmare pupil at school.…
Read MoreThe Good Books, Claire Wilson: ‘I learned my craft reading Stephen King from an early age’
Claire Wilson on the books of her childhood and how Stephen King and Val McDermid inspired her writing. The first book I remember reading: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl. Maybe in primary three? My mum took me and my brothers to the library every weekend, where I then read everything he…
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