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Our latest podcast marks the return of Scottish Opera

Culture | Music
The Scottish Field podcast turns to the world of music this week, as we preview the return of Scottish Opera. Podcast host Kenny Smith meets...

On the case after a man is wrongly executed for a murder

Books
A Rattle of Bones is a murder mystery rooted in history. In 1752 James of the Glen was executed for the murder of government man...

A fascinating insight into the history of Lewis

Books
Lewis: The Story of an Island is a delve into the history of a great island in the Hebrides. This book explores the history of...

Shetland returns to our screens this autumn

Film & TV | Scotland
Acclaimed and award-winning BBC One drama series, Shetland is returning for a new thrilling six-part tale this autumn. Douglas Henshall reprising his role as DI...
Colin Mackenzie collected the prize for School of the Year, awarded to Troqueer Primary School, Dumfries

Scots Language Awards return for 2021 ceremony

Culture
Scots celebrities, artists and speakers gathered in Dundee at Broughty Ferry’s Gardyne Theatre to celebrate culture and language for the Scots Language Awards 2021. The...
Anne Brown Essay Prize Winner Dani Garavelli (centre), with her trophy, with Anne Brown's son Richard Brown (left) and daughter Jo Lawrence, and director of Wigtown Book Festival Adrian Turpin (centre) - pictured in Wigtown (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

First Anne Brown Essay Prize winner revealed

Books | Culture
Scotland’s newest literary award, the Anne Brown Essay Prize, has been won by journalist and documentary maker Dani Garavelli. Her essay, The Bequest, is a...
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