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New play marks the life of a Scottish rugby icon

A new play celebrating the life of the rugby commentating legend Bill McLaren is to be launched soon. Bill McLaren: The Voice of Rugby tells...
London Scottish House is home to the world’s oldest volunteer Pipes and Drums Band

London Scottish House has a proud past – and bright future

Plans have been revealed for a £7million transformation of an iconic building for London's treasured Scottish community. The custodians of London Scottish House are leading...

A look at what goes into making fine furniture

In this large but stunningly illustrated and compelling autobiographical tome, artist Rupert Williamson dissects the organic process which came to define his work as a...

Story of the Scottish Wildcat brought to book

Tracking the Highland Tiger is an eye-opening account of the tormented lives of Scottish Wildcats. Taylor tells the story of how the beautiful animals used...

Living in a lighthouse is a novel experience

The Lighthouse Keepers is an inspirational and light-hearted novel that follows Max, an aspiring young musician. The novel is set in the west coast of...
Sir James Forbes of Newe, pictured at the Lonach Gathering (Photo: Steven Rennie Photography)

Looking ahead to the 178th Lonach Gathering with Sir James Forbes

Ahead of the Lonach Gathering on 24 August 2019, we caught up with Sir James Forbes of Newe, patron of the Lonach Highland and Friendly...