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Burrell Collection gets ready to reopen

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It’s been one of the most talked about cities of the year, now Glasgow is back on the map again for 2022 as it celebrates...
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StAnza programme launched ahead of 2022 festival

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StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed a host of prize-winning poets among next year's line-up. It has unveiled its festival programme for 2022 under...

The story of a 19th century Scots campaigner

Books | Reviews | Scotland
This is a unique and fascinating tale about Mary MacPherson - known as Màiri Mhòr - Skye’s 19th century bard and political campaigner. She made...
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Two days to enter Glencairn Glass crime writing short story comp

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If you're an author with a murderous imagination, a crime that needs capturing or a deadly deed to document, then time is still on your...
FREE PICTURE: Royal Highland Showcase Wicker Beltie and Tunnel Mural, Edinburgh, 14/06/2021: Royal Highland Showcase Celebrates Dumfries and Galloway with One-Tonne Willow Bull: A one-tonne wicker Beltie bull, hand sculpted in Dumfries and Galloway, has arrived in Edinburgh where it will be a centrepiece of this week’s Royal Highland Showcase - at the Royal Highland Showground on the fringes of Edinburgh Nearby, the famous underpass where the finest livestock are led in and out of the Ingliston showground arena, has been painted with a magnificent mural depicting farm animals, horses, wildlife and scenes from south-west Scotland. The Royal Highland Showcase runs online from today (Monday) 14th to (Sunday) 20th June (2021) and replaces the annual Royal Highland Show which cannot take place due to COVID-19 restrictions - see: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org Each year RHASS invites a different region to act as “host”, allowing it to highlight the best of its rural economy. This year it’s the turn of Dumfries and Galloway which prides itself on its thriving creative community. Pictured with the beltie is artist Trevor Leat (correct), whose sculptures are familiar from Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations, the Wickerman music festival and a variety of National Trust for Scotland properties. And artworks project leader Cathy Agnew (correct). For more information see accompanying press release or contact Matthew Shelley at Matthew@ScottishFestivalsPR.Org - 07786 704 299. Photography for Royal Highland Society of Scotland (RHASS) from: Colin Hattersley Photography - www.colinhattersley.com - cphattersley@gmail.com - 07974 957 388.

New trustees join the Wigtown festival board

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Wigtown Festival Company has welcomed two distinguished new trustees to its board. The organisation makes a highly significant contribution to the community, culture and economy...

Mysteries as people vanish on a Scots island

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The fictional island of Bancree, a place inspired by the author’s trips to the Scottish isles, plays host to a story of mystery and intrigue...
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