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A crime thriller that ticks all the right boxes

Brooke Magnanti’s first stab at a crime thriller hits all the must-haves of the genre – secrets, lies... and dead bodies. Protagonist Erykah Macdonald had...
Trekkie Monster takes centre stage

The puppets of Avenue Q are a (sesame) treat

For those of us who are of a certain age, puppets on TV were our friends and sometime teachers. So many of us will have...

Exploring Scottish tartan, bagpipes and landscapes

Tartan, bagpipes and rugged, wild landscapes are the traditional images associated with Scotland. A major exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland this summer will...

The perfect book to entertain the little ones

Written by Alan Windram and beautifully illustrated by Chloe Holwill-Hunter, A Puppy's Tale is a charming children’s book for two to five year olds. It...

The life and loves of TV favourite Carol Smillie

Carol Smillie has been one of the most popular faces on British TV for over 25 years. The television presenter talks ice skating, her biggest...

The history of a Scottish squadron is published

A new book about The History of the Ayrshire Yeomanry Squadron has been released. Written by William Purdie, the book covers 60 years of history...