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Writers Tweet Pitch 2019

Tweet yourself a literary agent in 280 characters

Books
After the astonishing success of the last three years, XpoNorth’s Writers’ Tweet Pitch is back. On Friday 11 January, from 9am-9pm, writers from across Scotland...

The Scots who shaped London after the war

Books
Scots in Great War London commemorates the end of the First World War and recognises the contribution of London-Scottish organisations during this time. This new...

Scotland’s fishing capital in new TV documentary

Film & TV
Peterhead is to feature in a new six-part television series highlighing the UK’s biggest fishing port. James Cosmo will narrate Fish Town, and the extraordinary...

Symposium will discuss the art of tapestry

Culture | Scotland
The heritage and future of tapestry art is to be discussed at a gathering in Scotland. The Cordis Trust presents a symposium bringing together an...

Twelve real life stories of Scots in the Great War

Books | Scotland
Historian Walter Stephen reflects on the centenary of the end of World War I in A Dirty Swindle. This is a collection of 12 stories...
Louis de Bernieres is pictured rehearsing with Beth Porter and Ben Please (Photo: Colin Hattersley)

The Bookshop Band to tour America’s book shops

Books
Scotland’s renowned The Bookshop Band is touring some of the finest bookstores and libraries across the USA with its repertoire of songs inspired by literature....
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