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The story of Gigha – from pre-historic until today

Just off the Kintyre peninsula lies the small island of Gigha, the most southerly Hebridean isle. Due to a mild climate, fertile land and an...
Broadcaster James Naughtie (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Broadcaster James was in the thick of it

When James Naughtie was finishing his English degree at Aberdeen University, his careers advisor saw a great future ahead ā€“ in hospital administration. Naughtie ā€“...

A celebration of the Isle of Iona in words

For centuries, the island of Iona has influenced writers, poets and songsmiths, from the early settlers of Iona Abbey to Robert Louis Stevenson. With a...

Delving into Scotland’s proud history of textiles

Warm Covers sees Janet Rae delve into the story of Scotlandā€™s once thriving textile industry, when the production of cotton and wool were at the...

A bedtime favourite translated into Scots

Scots linguist Susan Rennie has charmingly translated the much loved childrenā€™s classic into Scots. With the delightful original artwork, the story follows the familyā€™s adventure...

Changing state of rural Scotland put in sharp focus

After 20 years as a soldier, author Jamie Blackett arrives home in Dumfries and Galloway ready to settle into rural life with his young family....


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