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Image shows Thursday 7th December 2017, the Never Such Innocence 2017/18 Road show held in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle, a centenary project that commemorates the men and woman of the Great War, founded by Lady Lucy French who is also Chief Executive of the project. She along with other speakers including Air Officer Scotland, Air Vice-Marshal Ross Paterson and Patricia Keppie of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, introduced the event and spoke of what it was all about. Among the guests that were invited were children form local schools and cadets, who were invited up throughout the event to read poetry and sing songs with Marty Longstaff who works with NSI on song projects. The group is closely linked with RAF Lossiemouth, and are now partnered with the Royal Air Force (RAF), to be involved with RAF 100, which is going to be huge project for the RAF in 2018 as it celebrates 100 years since the RAF was formed, along with delivery of commemorations in line with World War 100 events. The events aim to highlight what the RAF has achieved in those 1oo years and remember those that have served and are still serving. Originator: Section: Ext: *For more information contact Photographic Section, RAF Lossiemouth, IV31 6SD. Tel: 01343 817191

Children given inspiration as they remember the sacrifices of World War I

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Edinburgh Castle in partnership with WW100 hosted an event that aimed to inspire and inform children prior to the charity’s 2017/2018 arts, poetry and song competition. Never...

Review: La Clique Noel

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I’ve been going to the Fringe for almost 30 years and few shows have stayed longer in my mind than La Clique. For me, it’s...

Fully booked for Christmas presents this year

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The majority of people in Scotland plan to give books as Christmas presents this year. More than two-thirds of people in Scotland intend to give...

Children all over Britain will discover Scotland’s beauty with new TV series

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Scotland's natural beauty is to introduced to another generation thanks to a new children's television show. CBBC fantasy adventure gameshow Raven is back, having been...
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Council donates obsolete Trust funds to cancer charity

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A Scottish council has given almost half a million pounds to a cancer charity. Perth and Kinross Council is donating nearly £450,000 to Macmillan Cancer...
THIS IS IMAGE IS BEING RELEASED TO THE SCOTTISH PRESS ONLY. PUBLICATION OF THIS IMAGE IS STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 HOURS FRIDAY APRIL 7TH , 2006. FOR ALL OTHER PRESS, THIS IMAGE IS EMBARGOED UNTIL 00.01 HOURS SATURDAY APRIL 8TH, 2006. Picture shows: DAVID TENANT and BILLIE PIPER BBC ONE: TBA BILLIE PIPER and DAVID TENANT attend the screening of 'Tooth and Claw', the second episode of Doctor Who Series II, in Glasgow on Thursday April 6th. WARNING: Use of this image is subject to Terms of Use of Digital Picture Service. In particular, this image may only be used during the publicity period for the purpose of publicising DOCTOR WHO and provided the BBC is credited. Any use of this image on the internet or for any other purpose whatsoever, including advertising and other commercial uses, requires the prior written approval of the BBC.

Step back in time as Scottish star David Tennant returns to the TARDIS

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Scots star David Tennant is back in his most famous role with the release of three new Doctor Who adventures. Paisley-raised Tennant, who played the...
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