Music review: Voicex at Voodoo Rooms 25 May 2018 20:42 Living by the Sword TWISTING and turning through Edinburghs labyrinthian streets drawn inexorably towards the epicentral droog fugue of the Voodoo Rooms.
Scotland’s Kirk told to ‘give young the chance of leadership’ 25 May 2018 18:12 Living by the Sword The “missing generation” of young people in the Kirk needs to be urgently addressed to ensure its survival, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been told.
Young Shetland residents to study island life for stage show 25 May 2018 18:10 Living by the Sword A Canadian sociologist’s renowned 70-year-old study of Britain’s most northerly inhabited island - Unst in Shetland - is to inspire a new exploration of life there which will be brought to the stage.
7 of the best rooftop bars in Scotland to enjoy this summer 25 May 2018 15:20 Living by the Sword On a hot summer evening what could be better than a cool drink on a breezy rooftop bar where you can soak up every last drop of evening sunshine.
Report shows clear gender bias in the way drinking is reported on 25 May 2018 15:03 Living by the Sword Sandra Dick looks at how policy makers are being urged to see beyond the gender stereotypes when it comes to alcohol
Revealed: The Scottish beaches rated ‘excellent’ 25 May 2018 13:24 Living by the Sword It’s good news for beach goers as an overwhelming majority of Scotland’s bathing waters meet strict water quality standards, SEPA announced today
Heritage of Scotland’s travelling community celebrated 25 May 2018 13:10 Living by the Sword The heritage and culture of Scotland’s travelling community is being highlighted in a major project to raise awareness of the country’s “oldest indigenous people” and tackle prejudice against them.
The 12 most easily accessible Munros from Edinburgh 25 May 2018 11:15 Living by the Sword Forget Arthur's Seat - there's a selection of Munros which can be incorporated into a fun and scenic day trip away from Auld Reekie.
Shetland ponies bring comfort and joy to dementia patients 25 May 2018 10:47 Living by the Sword Shetland ponies are bringing some comfort and joy to dementia patients across Scotland - with some extraordinary results.
Roger Cox: Adventures in the face of adversity offer lessons in how to live well 25 May 2018 10:40 Living by the Sword Roger Chisholm was a remarkable man. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1977 while studying medicine at Cambridge, he managed to pass his finals even though he was unable to write due to an untimely bout of useless hand syndrome – a symptom of MS which does exactly what it says on the tin.
Memorial for men killed in major battle of Jacobite rising 25 May 2018 08:41 Living by the Sword The men who died in the first major encounter of the 1745 Jacobite rising are to be marked in a battlefield memorial for the first time.
Dundee V&A takes centre stage at Venice design fair 25 May 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword Dundee’s new waterfront museum is to take centre stage at one of the world’s biggest celebrations of cutting-edge design.
Amy Macleod: Guiding girls towards new challenges can lead to big things 25 May 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword Something special is happening in Glasgow. In a community hall in Castlemilk a group of girls are learning about the senses – some are tackling an obstacle course while blindfolded, some are experimenting with tastes and flavours while others are teaching themselves sign language.
Parents vote for musical instrument lesson charges 25 May 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword Parents in West Lothian have voted to save string and percussion tuition - even if it means bringing in charges for all youngsters learning instruments.
Frightened Rabbit pull plug on Glasgow music festival 24 May 2018 20:39 Living by the Sword Frightened Rabbit have decided to scrap their one-day festival in Glasgow next month following the death of frontman Scott Hutchison.