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The Good Books, Elissa Soave: ‘I am very lucky I grew up surrounded by books’

Elissa Soave on the book she always recommends, what she's reading now, and the author who has inspired her.    The first book I remember...
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Borders Art Fair: From painting to silversmithing at this year’s art event

From scenes of once-busy harbours to fine silverware decorated with delicate depictions of birds and animals, this week’s Borders Art Fair hosts a variety of...
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Scotland Through A Lens: Photography in the Highlands with Fiona Campbell

Living in the heart of the Highlands, it’s hard for  Fiona Campbell not to be inspired by the ever changing vistas and incredible untouched scenery around...
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Banksy reimagining of iconic painting by the late Jack Vettriano sells for £4.3 million

A Banksy reimagining of a work by the late Scottish painter Jack Vettriano has sold at auction for £4.3 million. Crude Oil (Vettriano) was put...
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Scottish Opera celebrates the music of German composer Richard Strauss

Scottish Opera will be celebrating the music of Richard Strauss this month with concerts in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Following the success of the Scottish premiere...
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A day at Aberdeen’s crime writing festival Granite Noir

Granite Noir, Aberdeen’s literary festival, has wrapped up after another successful year bringing crime and creativity to the Granite City. Grant Dickie spent a day...


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