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Alexander McCall Smith features on new album

AUTHOR Alexander McCall Smith is one of the narrators featured on the forthcoming album from string duo Sequoia. Isola, which is due to be released...

Abbotsford prepares for tomorrow’s ScottFest

SIR Walter Scott's home at Abbotsford near Tweedbank is making the final preparations for its "ScottFest". The three-day festival celebrating the life of Scotland's most...

Free Harry Potter samples used to promote literacy

THE opening chapter of the first Harry Potter children's book is being made available for free online this summer to promote literacy. The first pages...

Fun Lovin’ Crime Writers at the Fringe

THE Fun Lovin' Crime Writers - a band made up of tartan noir authors - is preparing to play four shows at the Edinburgh Festival...

Moat Brae brings children’s stories to life

MOAT Brae, Scotlandā€™s national centre for childrenā€™s literature and storytelling, in Dumfries has reopened for the summer with an exhibition showcasing classic stories. Studio MinaLima,...

Dundee becomes ‘Beanotown’

DUNDEE has been transformed into "Beanotown" for a week, with a Hollywood-style sign on the Law. The sign is part of the Dundee Summer (Bash)...