Author Tom Wolfe dies aged 88
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Author Tom Wolfe, who chronicled everything from hippies to the space race before turning his sharp eye to fiction, has died aged 88.
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8 of the best non-Michelin tasting menus in Edinburgh
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Edinburgh is no stranger to Michelin Stars, but those restaurants aren’t the only places in the city serving tasting menus.
Art world power couple extend empire to Deeside
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They are considered royalty of the art world with their international empire including galleries in New York, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Geneva.
9 of the best outdoor wedding venues in Scotland
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Scotland doesn’t always get the best weather, but the spring and summer months tend to bring with them a few gorgeous days and weeks.
Edinburgh Zoo welcomes endangered rockhopper penguin chicks
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RZSS Edinburgh Zoo are celebrating the hatching of three endangered northern rockhopper penguin chicks.
In pictures: 11 places around the world with Scottish links
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Scots have made their way to all four corners of the globe over time to seek opportunity, new beginnings or simply to survive, with their influence still felt in many places today.
Art review: The RSA Annual Exhibition 2018, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
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Since the RSA abandoned open submission for its principal exhibition, the form of this annual event has been a combination of a curated exhibition, including invited artists both from within and without the Academy, and one open to all academicians.
Charles plans new wedding venue at historic Dumfries House
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He is set to look on as his youngest son walks down the aisle this weekend, but according to plans being spearheaded by Prince Charles at his Scottish stately home, the wedding season is only just beginning.
‘Disgusted’ mum lashes out after daughter ‘forced to stand’ during Playhouse show
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A MUM has blasted theatre staff for blocking her daughter who has learning difficulties from taking her seat and ruining her 18th birthday present.
Village seeking revamp of Royal Deeside’s other castle
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A tiny community which runs a 17th century castle in the heart of Royal Deeside has launched a major fundraising campaign to restore the historic tower.
Aidan Smith: Edinburgh gets its ‘nae nickers’ in twist over Festival
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Street artists and their admirers can be annoying, but the Festival makes the Capital more interesting, says Aidan Smith.
Glasgow students to revive university’s historic Latin contest
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Students at Glasgow University are to take part in an ancient Mastermind-style head-to-head competition for the first time in decades - which will see them sit on an historic chair and answer questions about Latin.
Prince Charles reveals plans for new wedding venue at Dumfries House
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Prince Charles has announced plans to build a luxury wedding venue in the grounds of his Scottish stately home.
8 of the best outdoor wedding venues in and around Edinburgh
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Edinburgh doesn’t always get the best weather, but the spring and summer months tend to bring with them a few gorgeous days and weeks.
How Scotland's mountains prepared Mollie Hughes for Everest
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Edinburgh mountaineer Mollie Hughes explains how living in Scotland prepared her for record-breaking climb of Mount Everest
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