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Ruth Galloway in Guid Reads

Book shop’s fundraiser to stay open raises £48,000+

A Scottish bookshop which faced closure last week is on the brink of a bright future after the support of hundreds of people, including Scots...
Jamie Sives as DS Michael McAndrews  in Annika (Photo: Alibi)

Annika has been a splash hit with actor Jamie Sives

New Scottish crime series Annika continues this week, with the fourth instalment of the detective show. Starring Nicola Walker as Annika Strandhed, the head of...

A gripping read that will hook in the young adults

As a young reader, few things gripped me more than a good mystery. I devoured the Enid Blyton books, especially Island of Adventure, as well...

The Whisky Muse II leaves the reader with a warm glow

Whisky is, quite probably, Scotland's greatest contribution to the world in terms of food and drink. The power of whisky is a curious thing, as...
A Warwick Vase from
Italy, made in the 2nd century but reconstructed in the 18th century

Opening date for Glasgow’s Burrell Collection announced

The Burrell Collection in Glasgow will reopen in March 2022 following an ambitious building upgrade and redisplay, the charity Glasgow Life has confirmed. As Kier...

Win the chance to be published with the 2022 Kelpies Prize

This year’s Kelpies Prizes have opened, giving hopeful Scottish authors and illustrators of children's books the chance to kickstart a career. The Kelpies Prize for...