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Succession star Brian Cox announced as Patron of Paisley Opera

Story of Vietnam War children part of operation babylift premieres at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Search on for Scotland’s biggest craft beer fan for honorary chief taster role at microbrewery

The Ilay Glynne dial: ‘Masterpiece’ 18th century sundial made for founder of RBS acquired for the nation

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Burrell Collection gets ready to reopen

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It’s been one of the most talked about cities of the year, now Glasgow is back on the map again for 2022 as it celebrates...
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StAnza programme launched ahead of 2022 festival

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StAnza, Scotland’s International Poetry Festival, has revealed a host of prize-winning poets among next year's line-up. It has unveiled its festival programme for 2022 under...

The story of a 19th century Scots campaigner

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This is a unique and fascinating tale about Mary MacPherson - known as Màiri Mhòr - Skye’s 19th century bard and political campaigner. She made...
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Two days to enter Glencairn Glass crime writing short story comp

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If you're an author with a murderous imagination, a crime that needs capturing or a deadly deed to document, then time is still on your...
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Kirsten and Robin pick up consulting awards

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A sheep specialist and a manager with more than 30 years’ experience have picked up special awards from SAC Consulting. The RC Stewart Prize is...
FREE PICTURE: Royal Highland Showcase Wicker Beltie and Tunnel Mural, Edinburgh, 14/06/2021: Royal Highland Showcase Celebrates Dumfries and Galloway with One-Tonne Willow Bull: A one-tonne wicker Beltie bull, hand sculpted in Dumfries and Galloway, has arrived in Edinburgh where it will be a centrepiece of this week’s Royal Highland Showcase - at the Royal Highland Showground on the fringes of Edinburgh Nearby, the famous underpass where the finest livestock are led in and out of the Ingliston showground arena, has been painted with a magnificent mural depicting farm animals, horses, wildlife and scenes from south-west Scotland. The Royal Highland Showcase runs online from today (Monday) 14th to (Sunday) 20th June (2021) and replaces the annual Royal Highland Show which cannot take place due to COVID-19 restrictions - see: https://www.royalhighlandshow.org Each year RHASS invites a different region to act as “host”, allowing it to highlight the best of its rural economy. This year it’s the turn of Dumfries and Galloway which prides itself on its thriving creative community. Pictured with the beltie is artist Trevor Leat (correct), whose sculptures are familiar from Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations, the Wickerman music festival and a variety of National Trust for Scotland properties. And artworks project leader Cathy Agnew (correct). For more information see accompanying press release or contact Matthew Shelley at Matthew@ScottishFestivalsPR.Org - 07786 704 299. Photography for Royal Highland Society of Scotland (RHASS) from: Colin Hattersley Photography - www.colinhattersley.com - cphattersley@gmail.com - 07974 957 388.

New trustees join the Wigtown festival board

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Wigtown Festival Company has welcomed two distinguished new trustees to its board. The organisation makes a highly significant contribution to the community, culture and economy...
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Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore appointed global band ambassador at Ardnahoe Distillery

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Scottish folk-rock band Skerryvore has been appointed as the global band ambassador of Ardnahoe Distillery. The band are planning a series of special whisky sessions...
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Skotch and Sketch at The Glasshouse, Edinburgh

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Grant Dickie heads to a Skotch and Sketch workshop at The Glasshouse, in Edinburgh, to taste their latest dram and try his hand at sketching. ...
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The Macallan to open new fine dining restaurant on iconic estate

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In 2021, The Glenturret Lalique became the first restaurant inside a distillery to achieve Michelin recognition. Just a few years later, it followed it up...
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Benbecula Distillery: Spirit flows through island distillery after 130-year-old whisky recipe revived

Cask and Still | Whisky
The first spirit has started to flow at Benbecula Distillery after an islander brought a 130-year-old recipe back to life.  Angus MacMillan always dreamed of...
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Rosebank Distillery: Sleeping giant Falkirk distillery reawakened after 30 years

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Known as the sleeping giant of Scottish distilleries, the highly anticipated Rosebank Distillery has finally reawakened. After more than 30 years of closure, Ian Macleod...
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The Dalmore Luminary: Rare whisky sells for nearly £95,000 at auction

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A bottle of Dalmore whisky has sold for nearly £95,000 at auction, encased in a glass sculpture which was hand polished for 500 hours. The...
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