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Brian Cox: Succession star named as new patron of Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Culture
Succession star Brian Cox has been named as the newest Patron of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The role will see the Scottish actor act as...
Catriona Faint as Katherine Hamilton in James V. Pic by Mihaela Bodlovic, makeup by MV Brown

James V: Katherine: ‘I want to make invisible histories visible’

Culture
Scottish writer Rona Munro is on a mission to give Scotland back lost parts of its history. Since 2014 she has been bringing to life...
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Scottish muse: We speak to 13 authors about their favourite writing spots

Books
  Scotland has never been short of literary gems, whether authors were born, raised or immigrated here, this land has inspired and emboldened many to...
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Harry Potter: Movie fans gather at Edinburgh Castle for film screening

Film & TV
Around 8,500 Harry Potter fans are expected to gather at Edinburgh Castle this summer to watch an outdoor screening of the first Harry Potter movie...
The book follows Usha, a little girl on holiday in the Hebrides

What Colour Are Your Wellies? A new Hebridean children’s story

Books
One year ago, two wildlife guides living on the Isle of Mull launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund the creation of a children’s book celebrating...
Nan Shepherd.

Nan Shepherd: The pioneering explorer whose writing brought the Cairngorms to life

Culture
Theatre director Richard Baron has spent a lot of time uncovering the incredible life of Nan Shepherd. He shares her story with us ahead of...
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