Culture

CULTURE

OUR GUIDE TO BOOKS, FILMS, TV,
MUSIC AND EVENTS

Book review – 25 Years of the Ayrshire Road Run

What's the story? Back in 1993, the Ayrshire Road Run was created as an adjunct to the established annual vintage rally organised by the Ayrshire...
Euan and Kiki MacDonald visit botanic gardens

How one Scots family’s idea has helped thousands

Five years ago, a family sat around a kitchen table in Edinburgh with an idea that would change the way we all think about accessibility....
Glaswegian Sean Biggerstaff played Oliver Wood (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Actors will catch the Hogwarts Express to Scotland

A host of actors from the Harry Potter film series are descending on Scotland this week. The School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is an unofficial...

Creative work will take centre stage at event

A showcase featuring the works of 140 artists and makers is coming to Perthshire. This year’s Perthshire Open Studios offers the chance to enjoy the...
Photographer Derek Anderson has recorded life in Edinburgh's West End

City’s West End put in focus for a new exhibition

A major public art exhibition is taking place in Edinburgh's West End throughout the month of August. Based in Coates Crescent, it will host a...

Book review – Scotland’s Independent Coach Operators

What's the story? As with everything, the coach industry has changed beyond all recognition over the last few decades. In this beautifully illustrated book, packed...