In pictures: 8 stunning historical homes for sale in Scotland
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If you’re looking for historical abode, then take a look at one of these interesting and unique homes
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Dramatic increase in readership forecast for South Polar Times
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It is a testament to our continuing fascination with the polar explorers of the early 20th century that so much of the literature they produced is still in print. Walk into your local bookshop – if you’re lucky enough to still have such a thing ...
Book review: Conan Doyle for the Defence, by Margalit Fox
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Margalit Fox, recently retired from her position as chief obituary writer for the New York Times, has addressed one of the most shameful miscarriages of justice in Scottish legal history – the conviction of Oscar Slater for the murder of Marion Gilchrist in 1908 ...
Book review: OK, Mr Field, by Katharine Kilalea
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Much is made by Shakespeare scholars of the repetition of negative words and phrases in King Lear and the way in which this contributes to the overall mood of the play, but when it comes to relentless deployment of the language of negation...
New film and TV studio space must be created, MSPs claim
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New studio space suitable for films and TV production must be created in Scotland by the end of this year, MSPs have demanded.
Stage version of Local Hero gets ‘love triangle’ twist
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Local Hero is set to be turned into a “love triangle” romance when it becomes a new stage musical in Edinburgh next year, its creator has revealed.
Skye band hints at Hogmanay show CD release
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It was a special show for a spectacular event, watched by a thronging live crowd and a TV audience running into millions.
CO2 shortage leaves some pubs without draught beer and cider
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Some Wetherspoon pubs are temporarily without draught John Smith’s and Strongbow cider and a science centre has cancelled its summer programme due to the carbon dioxide shortage.
Under the Radar: Bad Mannequins
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Glasgow-based duo Bad Mannequins have been generating a big buzz lately. Beginning the year as one of Vic Galloway’s ones to watch, they reached number one in the Amazing Radio chart (only knocked from...
Music review: Katy Perry, Hydro, Glasgow
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Katy Perry has formidable form in delivering all-singing, all-dancing, multi-coloured pop theatre extravaganzas. All her tours to date have featured spectacular visual set-pieces delivered with wit, cheek and a degree of acquired local knowledge.
Exhibition review: Rip It Up, National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
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Lonnie Donegan and Young Fathers may not have much in common on the surface, but they’re the natural beginning and end points for this impressively comprehensive celebration of Scotland’s diverse musical heritage.
New culture tsar set to lead Scottish arts funding overhaul
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Scotland is set to get its first culture tsar as part of a drive to overhaul pay and conditions for artists, tackle a squeeze on public funding and curb the impact of Brexit on the sector.
Sleep in the Park expands horizons with more events – and £6m target
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Scottish rock stars Amy Macdonald and KT Tunstall will perform in four cities in the one night as part of a major crusade against the blight of homelessness in Scotland.
Edinburgh’s gardens arena set to host 200 events a year
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Up to 200 events will be staged in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens each year under plans to hand over the running of the park to an arms-length operator, city council officials have admitted.
TRNSMT festival: revellers warned over ‘paper stamp’ drug
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Revellers are being warned against taking an “extremely harmful” drug which has left people in hospital ahead of Scotland’s festival season starting at the weekend.
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