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The skull of Lulu, the killer whale (Photo: National Museums Scotland)

Unique ceramics and killer whale skull to go on show

Culture
A killer whale skull from the only resident killer whale pod in the UK is among the fascinating objects featured in New to the National...
The Gas War by Graham Johnston is to be launched next Friday, 24 August.

Four new books about Shetland’s War to be launched

Books | Scotland
The first of four books about Shetland’s role in the First World War will be launched later this month. The are being published by Shetland...

A chocolate treat to mark this year’s book festival

Books | Scotland
Visitors to the Edinburgh International Book Festival can treat themselves to a special limited-edition dessert. Throughout August, The Ivy on the Square will be unveiling...

Scotland prepares to celebrate its splendid heritage

Culture
Scotland is looking to its proud past, as it gears up for this year's Heritage Awareness Day. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is preparing for the...

Arts festival needs to raise £80,000 for it to continue

Culture
A leading Scottish independent arts festival is appealing to raise £80,000 in funding so it can continue. Hidden Door is appealing for help to secure...
The Braehead Arena drew thousands of visitors to its comic con

A galaxy of stars came to Scotland to meet their fans

Film & TV
Scottish shoppers had a surprise at the weekend when Darth Vader, Spider-Man, and several incarnations of Doctor Who walked past them. The intu Braehead mall...
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