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Life With Jonny & the Baptists: ‘Scotland is just a very wonderful place all round’

Musical comedy duo, Jonny & the Baptists (Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers) on their love of Scotland, their new show The Happiness Index and their...
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Scotland Through A Lens: A love of the Scottish Borders with Rod Hanchard-Goodwin

The Scottish Borders are often overlooked by visitors, but for Rod Hanchard-Goodwin the diversity of historic buildings and landscapes make it picture perfect.    I...
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Art exhibition from David Smith and Peter Davis to open at Strathearn Gallery

Two Perspectives, a dual exhibition featuring renowned Scottish artists David Smith RSW and Peter Davis RSW is opening at Strathearn Gallery this month.  The exhibition...
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The Good Books, Mairi Kidd: ‘I didn’t finish Terry Pratchett’s last book, I couldn’t bear the thought there would be no more’

Author and Director of The Saltire Society Mairi Kidd on the best book she's read this year, her childhood memories of reading and the authors...
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Scottish folk band Mànran back with new music – and see when they are on tour

Celebrated Scottish folk trailblazers Mànran are back with a new single. Marking a distinct departure from the band’s signature sound, the track, Something that I...
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Life with Màiri MacMillan: ‘You don’t need to speak Gaelic to enjoy the music’

Traditional Scottish singer Màiri MacMillan on growing up in Uist, the music of her childhood and why you don’t need to speak Gaelic to enjoy...


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