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Writers aged over 40 invited to apply for national award

The Scottish Book Trust has announced that the Next Chapter Award 2020 is open for applications. Now in its sixth year, the award from the...

The general who led an incredibly military career

General Sir Ralph Abercromby led an extraordinary life - he twice served as an MP, was appointed governor of Trinidad, Commander-in-Chief of Ireland. He was...

A handy guide to the various gins of Scotland

There has never been a more exciting time for gin producers in Scotland. But the crowded market (there are around 300 Scottish gins) can sometimes...

Crime writer celebrates Scottish landscapes

Ordinarily known for her best-selling crime writing, Val McDermid has departed from her typical style, providing a unique take on the Scottish landscape. In My...

Monsters and more in a book for the wee ones

For a child, thereā€™s nothing scarier than a story with monsters ā€“ but they always lose in the end. Lea Taylor has tapped into traditional...

New writers given a chance to shine at festival

Aberdeenā€™s crime fiction festival, Granite Noir, will be back for a fourth year in 2020 - with plans already underway for the biggest and most...