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Hard at work on a section of the Great Tapestry of Scotland

Great Tapestry’s return is welcomed by writer

Culture
Scots writer Alexander McCall Smith is delighted that the Great Tapestry of Scotland is returning to New Lanark. With just a week to go, New...

Book review: RHS Genealogy for Gardeners

Books | Gardens
  What's the story? We’re finally starting to see signs of summer, and the gardens are in full bloom at last! If you’re a budding...

Former Mercury Prize nominees set to play in Scotland

Culture | Music
Former Mercury Prize nominees the Portico Quartet will head to Edinburgh next month. The group will play at the Summerhall this summer, on 20 June. Portico...
Mary Queen of Scots was born in Linlithgow Palace

Marking 450 years since Mary Queen of Scots’ departure

Culture
A number of events are being held to mark the 450th anniversary of Mary Queen of Scots' flight from Scotland and arrival in England. After...

A free introduction to chamber music

Culture | Music
A concert with acclaimed pianist Jocelyn Freeman is coming to the Scottish Borders. This free event, in conjunction with Live Music Now Scotland, gives members...
Kates are likely to have success in the musical field, like Scots singer KT Tunstall, born Kate Victoria Tunstall

Names reveals a pattern amongst top achievers

Culture | Scotland
Do you know a Rebecca at Oxford, or are you a doctor named John? Insights compiled using existing data from trade bodies, university databases and...
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