The story of Martin Guerre touring Scottish theatres

The true story of Martin Guerre is being brought to Scottish theatres over the coming days with the play, The Return. Eden Court Theatre’s new production, The Return, inspired by the old and still mysterious story, has been touring Scotland throughout February, and continues into March. The true story of Martin Guerre is an intriguing…

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Learn the truth about one of Scotland’s oldest industries

One of Scotland’s most traditional industries is at the heart of a new exhibtion. North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre will explore the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire at the Pits, Ponies, People and Stories exhibition, open now till 12 May. Discover the history of coal mining in Lanarkshire through the people who worked in the…

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Latest exhibition of Scottish art by blind painter

A painter’s latest exhibition of work in a display with a difference. From March 5 to March 22, Keith Salmon will exhibit 25 of his paintings alongside work by two sound engineers in Painting with Sound. The work will be on show at the Barony Centre, 50 Main Street, West Kilbride in North Ayrshire, and…

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Naked photographic exhibition coming to Edinburgh

A photographer whose work has appeared in the world’s most lavish magazines is to show a collection of naked photographs in Edinburgh. Naked Britain is the work of fashion photographer Amelia Allen, and will run at Gallery-Close, 4B Howe Street, from 4 March until 3 April. Amelia – who has had her work published in…

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Scottish knitters wanted to help create a giant WW1 centenary poppy

Scottish knitters and crocheters are being asked to take part in a 2018 knitting project to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War. Their efforts are required to help create a 13ft commemorative poppy. Anyone wishing to contribute to the commemorative challenge can pop along to the Knit and Knatter sessions…

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Feathered friends feature in new exhibition of artistic work

An exhibition of work by the Society of Wildlife Artists opens this weekend. The SWLA has chosen the Donald Watson Gallery at Waterson House, the headquarters of the Scottish Ornithologists’ Club (SOC) in Aberlady to host the event, running from 17 February. A well-known ornithologist and bird artist, Donald was a founder member of both…

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5 weird ways to spend Valentine’s Day

Axe Throwing

With Valentine’s Day upon us, we have rounded up some of Scotland’s weirdest and most wonderful romantic treats Axe Throwing Biscuit Factory, Leith, Edinburgh Axe throwing will be taking place in Leith from 14 – 18 February, promising an evening full of excitement and competitiveness between couples. The event isn’t just for loved up pairs…

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Step back in time to find out if your ancestors were criminals

The annual Scottish Association of Family History Societies Conference and Family History Fair is taking place in Fife this year. Each year, the Scottish Association of Family History Societies invites one of their member societies to host their annual conference, so this year, the Fife Family History Society will be running it. This year’s event…

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Creative crafters will have their work on public display

A total of 62 hand-made quilts will be displayed at the Scottish Quilting Show at the SEC in Glasgow. From 8–11 March, visitors to the event will be able to see the creations, which have been entered in to the Scottish Quilting competition. The winners of each of the five categories – traditional, contemporary, art,…

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