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The Royal Scots Club announces its Literary Lunches
Leading Scottish writers are to be the guests of the Royal Scots Club, who have announced their new series of themed Literary Lunches. The first event Scottish Crime featuring three novelists, including Ian Rankin, the creator of Rebus, who lives in Edinburgh. Also attending is Lin Anderson, the novelist and screenwriter best known for her…
Read MoreWe look to the south in the September 2021 Scottish Field
The September 2021 edition of Scottish Field is now available – and we’re celebrating the south of the country. Editor Richard Bath takes us on a tour around the new South West Coastal 300 driving route, and reveals some impressive gems which you may never have heard of or noticed before. We also celebrate one…
Read MoreGlasgow theatres ready to return after 500 days
The King’s Theatre and Theatre Royal in Glasgow have announced their much-anticipated reopening after being closed for more than 500 days due to Corona virus restrictions. Following the Scottish Government’s announcement, in which it was confirmed that no venues are legally required to close from Monday 9 August, staff, cast and crew at the popular…
Read MoreCelebrating Sir Walter Scott at National Museum of Scotland
A new display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland’s foremost writers, Sir Walter Scott. Inspiring Walter Scott explores his historical fiction through the real objects that inspired him. Drawing on his passion for collecting antiquities, Scott wove tales of political resistance and…
Read MoreThe Great Scottish Pottery Throw Down: Ones To Watch
Writer Laura Vida has a keen eye for top artistic trends. Introducing us to four talented potters based in Scotland, here is her list of ‘ones to watch’… Not one of these talented potters was born in Scotland. Yet the geology, landscape and climate of their adoptive country is manifest in their work. CLAIRE HENRY…
Read MoreAppliance of science for David Livingstone
The David Livingstone Birthplace in Blantyre re-opens this Wednesday, July 28. Student Andriani Maimaridou, who is currently undertaking a Professional Development Diploma after the successful completion of an MA in Conservation Studies – Ceramics and Related Materials at West Dean College of Arts and Conservation was given a big challenge – to conserve a painted…
Read MoreThrum of the Bass Rock inspires artists
It has cast its spell over artists and writers such as Turner and Robert Louis Stevenson. In the 17th century, it was dubbed Scotland’s Alcatraz following Cromwell’s invasion of Scotland. Now the Bass Rock, which sits a few miles off the coast of North Berwick in East Lothian, is to be the subject of a…
Read MoreV&A Dundee announces latest sensory friendly days
V&A Dundee has announced new sensory friendly days as the latest step in the museum’s long-term commitment to ensure greater access to design. Taking place on Tuesday 10 August and Tuesday 28 December, dedicated sensory friendly days will provide a safe, relaxing environment for people with sensory needs, including autism spectrum conditions, sensory processing differences,…
Read MoreTurning back the clock to see a long-lost Scotland
We travel back in time to look at a bygone Scotland on our TV screens over the next two weeks. Films of Scotland is a two-part documentary being shown on BBC Scotland. In 1928 and at the age of eleven, Harry Birrell was given his first cine camera. ‘The greatest toy a child could ever…
Read MoreScots Hollywood and jazz star bequeaths collection
A lifetime of movie and musical memories from a world-renowned jazz icon and Hollywood star have found a new home at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland – reuniting a legendary performer with her famous Scottish sibling. Performance and personal items from the estate of the multi-award-winning jazz singer and actress Annie Ross have been bequeathed…
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