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Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction longlist

The Walter Scott Prizen for Historical Fiction has announced its 2020 longlist, along with the appointment of a new chair of judges. Katie Grant, who...

Overcoming her grief in the mountains

This beautifully candid memoir follows the life of Munroist, Sarah Jane Douglas, and her battle with grief. After losing her mother to cancer, Douglas finds...
Artefacts at May Morris -Art and Life (Photo: John Preece)

Just over a week left to visit May Morris exhibition

The first-ever Scottish exhibition about the work of May Morris is closing next week. Being held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh, Art & Life tells...
Zara Janjua

Leading Scotswomen feature on Ask For More podcast

An inspirational podcast series featuring star-studded Scots are lining up for International Women’s Day 2020. The second series of the Ask For More podcast with...

Books explores Sir Walter Scott’s love of fishing

While on a tour of Scott’s glorious Abbotsford, Keith Harwood stumbled on the first hint of the writer’s life beyond poetry and literature, finding upon...

Meet the Wicker Man from the south of Scotland

Working with willow enables Trevor Leat to weave his magic and create stunning sculptural works of art. From giant sculptural pieces to the ancient craft...