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Curator Alison Brown pictured at the launch of an exhibition celebrating the 150th birthday of Charles Rennie Mackintosh in Kelvingrove Museum

Mackintosh pulls in more visitors than ever before

Culture
Charles Rennie Mackintosh venues and attractions in Glasgow recorded more visitors in 2018 than ever before. More than 1.1m people visited Glasgow Mackintosh venues –...

Sequel to classic novel is full of intrigue

Books
If you are looking for an adventure series to get stuck into, Castle Macnab book is certainly one to consider. As the sequel to John...

Edinburgh to host Chinese New Year events

Culture
Edinburgh is to be the venue for the largest Chinese New Year celebration in Scotland. For the first time a co-ordinated programme of special events...
The wall at W Bruce Ship Painters, Fraserburgh has become a tourist attraction (Photo: Mark Chalmers)

A tourist attraction that’s going to the wall

Culture
Having unintentionally created a colourful piece of art, W. Bruce Ship Painter’s workshop draws in tourists from far and wide. 'Say cheese…’ shouted one painter...
Bonnie Prince Charlie

Ten fascinating facts about the clan MacLeod

Culture
Clan MacLeod of Raasay has a long and proud heritage. We present 10 important facts every aspiriing member of the clan should know. 1. The...
The martyrdom of George Wishart

Reforming the popular opinion of John Knox

Culture
The fire and brimstone reputation of John Knox obscures his greatness as a statesman and nation-builder. The Orcadian writer Edwin Muir encapsulated what was, in...
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