The ancient Highland shielings inspiring 21st Century living 03 Aug 2018 17:40 Living by the Sword They were simple huts lived in during the warmer months by families taking their cattle away up into the hills for summer grazing.
Charles Rennie Mackintosh interiors from Hill House go on display in Glasgow 03 Aug 2018 15:43 Living by the Sword It has been an upsetting few months for the many fans of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his unique art nouveau style.
Charles Rennie Makcintosh interiors from Hill House go on display in Glasgow 03 Aug 2018 15:43 Living by the Sword It has been an upsetting few months for the many fans of Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his unique art nouveau style.
Music review: The Pretenders, Kelvingrove Bandstand, Glasgow 03 Aug 2018 10:13 Living by the Sword This year’s tasty Summer Nights season at Kelvingrove Bandstand kicked off in fine and typically good-natured style with an utterly assured performance by The Pretenders. Over the next two weeks, the leafy amphitheatre will be graced by grizzled veterans...
Water flowing again at Ross Fountain after being switched off 03 Aug 2018 09:39 Living by the Sword An iconic city fountain is spouting water once more after being switched off due to damage caused by people climbing it.
Renewable energy plan for Royal Mile rubbish collected during Fringe 03 Aug 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword Tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish collected on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe will be turned into renewable energy after organisers took over responsibility for waste collection in the city’s main street theatre arena.
The best family-friendly places to enjoy a staycation in Scotland 02 Aug 2018 14:52 Living by the Sword With only a few weeks left of the school holidays, why not book up one of these fab family-friendly destinations?
Five of the best buildings to explore in Dundee beyond the V&A 02 Aug 2018 11:23 Living by the Sword The new V&A museum on the waterfront is not the only piece of architecture worth seeking out if you are visiting the city. Brian King offers five gems ancient and modern
Public asked to choose war quote for Edinburgh monument 02 Aug 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword The public are being asked to choose a quotation from six Scottish war poets to be etched on the first monument - a granite celtic cross - to be placed in Makars’ Court in Edinburgh, beside the Writers’ Museum.
Edinburgh Festival Fringe secures new funding deal 02 Aug 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword The Edinburgh Festival Fringe has unveiled a new funding deal with the UK government on the eve of the event’s launch.
Edinburgh Tattoo chiefs warn of cancelling black market tickets 02 Aug 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to mount its biggest ever clampdown on ticket touts to try to stop seats for the event being sold on the black market at prices way in excess of the face value.
Opera preview: Michèle Losier on preparing to sing the title role in La Cenerentola at the Edinburgh International Festival 01 Aug 2018 17:27 Living by the Sword The Canadian mezzo-soprano playing the lead in La Cenerentola tells David Kettle why singing Rossini is a joy – though it didn’t come naturally
Dance interview: Akram Khan on Xenos, his WWI-inspired show for the Edinburgh International Festival 01 Aug 2018 17:20 Living by the Sword Akram Khan tells Kelly Apter why his role in the blisteringly paced and inventive Xenos will be his last as a dancer in a full-length production
Outlander fans get glimpse of Season 4 with new trailer 01 Aug 2018 17:09 Living by the Sword Outlander fans have been fed a teaser of what happens next in the time travelling fantasy with the release of the Season 4 trailer.
Retired Aberdeenshire couple win massive £58m Lotto jackpot 01 Aug 2018 17:07 Living by the Sword A retired couple from Aberdeenshire have won almost £58 million in one of the biggest prizes in Scottish Lotto history.