In pictures: Scotland’s ten most scenic mountains and Munros 23 Jan 2020 19:27 Living by the Sword All 282 of Scotland’s Munros have their own charm, but these 10 are a cut above when it comes to scenery.
Celtic Connections review: Jimmie Macgregor at 90 Years Young, Oran Mor, Glasgow 23 Jan 2020 17:35 Living by the Sword There was nothing flippant about the title of this show. Singer, songwriter and broadcaster Jimmie Macgregor, who turns 90 on 10 March, remains a persuasive advert for the nourishing power of music with his ability to spin a yarn, deliver a punchline and hold an audience undiminished.
How we are sleepwalking into a real-life Matrix – Jim Duffy 23 Jan 2020 17:00 Living by the Sword Young people are hooked up to a virtual world where their data can be manipulated in sinister ways, writes Jim Duffy.
Coronavirus in Edinburgh: How worried should I be after suspected outbreak? 23 Jan 2020 16:35 Living by the Sword A small number of patients are reportedly being tested for the Chinese coronavirus at Scottish hospitals.
Film reviews: The Personal History of David Copperfield | Richard Jewell 23 Jan 2020 13:36 Living by the Sword Armando Iannucci’s colourblind casting of the David Copperfield story reinvigorates the costume drama but it lacks the edge of his earlier work, while Clint Eastwood dissects the trial-by-media of innocent...
WATCH: How to address the haggis in style this Burns night 23 Jan 2020 12:00 Living by the Sword Many Scots families will be sitting down to their haggis, tatties and neeps this Saturday, but even if you’re not going to an official event, there’s no excuse not to do it in style.
Easter Road stadium to host finale of four-day dramatisation of story of Easter across Edinburgh 23 Jan 2020 10:59 Living by the Sword Easter Road football stadium, the Scottish Parliament building, a nightclub, a police box, restaurants and parks will become venues for an epic dramatisation of the story of Easter.
Celtic Connections review: Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, Drygate Brewery, Glasgow 23 Jan 2020 10:27 Living by the Sword Few acts typify the cross-pollinated spirit of Celtic Connections more than this culturally diverse trio. The combined talents of alt-folk Fifer James Yorkston, English jazz double bassist Jon Thorne and classical sarangi player Suhail Yusuf Khan complement each other in strange and wonderful ways.
Dog owners need to learn from sad fate of Teddy the Tibetan mastiff – John McLellan 23 Jan 2020 06:00 Living by the Sword Dog owners need to educate themselves in how to look after their pets in a responsible way, writes John McLellan.
Terry Jones: ‘All praise to thee, now and always!’ – leader comment 23 Jan 2020 06:00 Living by the Sword The late Monty Python star Terry Jones made the world a better place with his life-enriching good humour.
The strange reasons behind the backlash against vegan food – Laura Waddell 23 Jan 2020 06:00 Living by the Sword The outrage over vegan food misses the simple point that it’s popular because some people like it, writes Laura Waddell.
Best New Year’s Resolution Ideas For Fencing in 2020 23 Jan 2020 01:14 Salle Mauro Fencing Academy The New Year is off to a great start and it’s the perfect time for you to start tackling your fencing goals in 2020. Here at Salle Mauro, we help our students get clear on their goals and go for it. We offer fencing classes in Houston and Pearland, Texas for all ages.
200119 Thinking About Envelopes 22 Jan 2020 17:35 Salle Green Envelopes come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and are used to convey a wide variety of things. In this post we are talking about envelopes in fencing, specifically your tactical envelope, what it is made of, and how it is used.
Read Charlotte Runcie’s contribution to Edinburgh’s Message From The Skies 22 Jan 2020 16:26 Living by the Sword Message from the Skies returns to Edinburgh this month, with five celebrated writers reflecting on Scotland’s relationship with our waters, coasts and maritime heritage. Their words will illuminate and animate landmarks around the city until Burns Night, 25 January.
Outlander quiz: The ultimate knowledge test for diehard fans 22 Jan 2020 16:21 Living by the Sword With season five of Outlander just around the corner, you might remember the events of season four clearly, but what about everything that’s happened since the time travelling drama began in 2014?