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News from Scotland’s castles

CASTLES throughout Scotland are preparing for a busy few months ahead. Blair Castle, the 13th century stronghold at Blair Atholl in Perthshire, is preparing to...

Scotland prepares for Burns Night

Simone Waters takes a look at how Scots are getting ready to celebrate Burns Night, from classic suppers to aerial acrobatics. THERE'S more to Burns...
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Book review: ‘Confessions of a Highland Art Dealer’

Confessions of a Highland Art Dealer Tony Davidson Woodwose Books SPRINKLED with anecdotes of a life in the north, art dealer Tony Davidson paints a...
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Hidden in plain sight

Broadcaster Pennie Stuart shares the story behind her latest podcast and radio series, Hidden in Plain Sight, about one township's experience of the Highland Clearances....

New Highland Clearances podcast and radio series

A NEW podcast and radio series is shining a light on an untold story from the Highland Clearances. Local resident Duncan Mackenzie, Ullapool Book Festival...

Edinburgh’s Christmas revealed in numbers

ORGANISERS have highlighted the popularity of Edinburgh's Christmas by unveiling the numbers behind the celebrations. More than 2.4 million visits were made to Princes Street...