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Granite Noir 2020 In Review
Our long-time writer and regular book reviewer, Dawn Geddes, enjoys a bloody good day at Aberdeen's fourth international crime writing festival...
Culture
Boswell Book Festival To Celebrate Its 10th Year
The world's only book festival dedicated to biography and memoir returns. Boswell Book Festival's 10th event will once again take over Dumfries House May 8-10.
Culture
Visit Japan In Cherry Blossom Season – Sponsored
In recent years, there has been an influx of Scots travelling, working and relocating to Japan. So why not visit Japan during spring, cherry blossom season.
Burns
Oatcakes for Burns Night!
Nairn’s, producers of exceptional Scottish oatcakes, and award-winning Edinburgh-based chef Mark Greenaway have joined forces to devise a special gourmet treat just for Burns Night! Haggis, Neeps and Tatties […]
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Vegan Haggis Recipe
Jackie Jones, author of The Scottish Vegan Cook Book, has a huge selection of recipes for delicious vegan versions of traditional Scottish dishes, such as this vegan haggis.
Heritage
Findmypast Paint A Historical Picture Of Dundee
Findmypast release over 6 million historical records from Dundee and Angus, many for the first time online. Multiple archives are now searchable by name.
Culture
Scottish Startups Should Consider Yokohama – Sponsored
There are a number of international opportunities for businesses in Scotland in the city of Yokohama Japan. We reveal five reasons why startups should go.
Culture
The Nature Library
Explore the outdoors by browsing the pages of these botanical books and wildlife writings at The Nature Library curated by Glasgow based artist, Christina Riley.
Heritage
Living On Unst
House Manager Sharon Calladine talks us through a day in the life of an islander who spends all winter taking care of a reclaimed Georgian Mansion House.
