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Author Val McDermid at the Muriel Sparks exhibition, at the National Library in, Edinburgh

Forgotten Scots author is resurrected to celebrate literary heritage

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A celebration of female writers is being marked in the skies of Edinburgh. Message from the Skies, co-commissioned between Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and the Edinburgh International...
Mary Berry, William Murray and Lady Mansfield outside Scone Palace

Mary Berry gives Scone Palace a major tourism boost

Film & TV | News | Scotland
Scone Palace had a bumper year as visitor numbers and scone sales soared, while the Mary Berry effect saw a surge in interest in historic...
Several youngsters thought American singer Mariah Carey wrote the words to Auld Lang Syne

Shocking numbers revealed as few Scots know the words to Auld Lang Syne

Culture | Music | News
A new survey has revealed that just 7% of Scots know all the words to Auld Lang Syne - while over half admitted they know...
Scottish star Peter Capaldi regenerates as his time as the Doctor ends

Time’s up for Peter Capaldi – but old Scots rival is sad to see him go

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Scottish star Peter Capaldi tonight handed over the keys to the TARDIS to new Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker. Peter, from Glasgow, was the third Scot...
A silver gilt address casket

Royal treasures to go on show for the first time in over 130 years

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Glittering treasures from the Indian subcontinent are to go on display in Scotland for the first time in over 130 years. Dazzling works of art...
Denis Lawson in Victoria

Star Wars actor Denis Lawson talks life, the universe and everything

Film & TV | News
When Scots actor Denis Lawson was cast as ace rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in Star Wars, it was a role that would change his life....
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