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Collection of rare manuscripts from Kilravock Castle signed by Stuart Royals. Credit:  Stewart Attwood

Letter signed by Mary Queen of Scots sells at auction

A letter signed by Mary, Queen of Scots and a unique archive of sketches by Roald Dahl have sold at auction. The collection of rare...
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Martyna and Magda Michalak: The Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm

Lisa Simonis sits down with the Polish sisters Martyna and Magda Michalak - the Edinburgh twins taking the art world by storm.   While most sibling...
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Ballet Nights Glasgow: Smash hit live show makes long-awaited Scottish debut

The critically acclaimed Ballet Nights smash hit live dance show makes its long-awaited Scottish debut in July at Glasgow Theatre Royal, finds Lisa Simonis.  ...
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The Good Books, Richard Strachan: ‘Terry Pratchett is one of the funniest writers in the English language’

Richard Strachan on Terry Pratchett, how Ted Hughes inspired him and the book he's reading now.    The first book I remember reading: This feels...
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The Enchanted Forest: Theme revealed for Perthshire light show and how to get tickets

One of Perthshire’s most popular events, The Enchanted Forest, returns once again this autumn, and organisers have revealed this year’s theme.   When will it...
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Life With Gray O’Brien: ‘I am so disappointed with the current vein of dramas on TV at the moment’

Scottish actor Gray O’Brien on growing up, the TV he's watching at home, and the best advice he's ever been given.    I was born...


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