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Highland Stand-Off
The wind is dry ice, the sky is pewter-grey and heavily pregnant with unborn snow. The dusk thickens too fast amid the old drifts that patch the hillside. There is […]
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World Premiere at EIFF
Robert Carlyle is making his directorial debut in feature film, and the World Premiere will be at the EIFF Carlyle’s star-studded film, The Legend of Barney Thomson, will open the Edinburgh […]
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Things You Cannae Miss in Whisky Month!
May is officially Whisky Month, and there are so many cracking events across the country Check out our interactive map below to find a distillery to visit near you, plus […]
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An English Invasion
With the 500th anniversary of Flodden and the 700th anniversary of Bannockburn behind us, you should know that Scotland is being invaded by the English yet again. It is the […]
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Get Set For Whisky Month
May is officially Whisky Month with events and celebrations of Scotland’s national drink right across the country. It kicks off with the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival from April 30 […]
Outdoor Scotland
Q-Aye! – The Scottish Facts You Need To Know | Part 5
Put yourself to the test with our list of 30 essential weird and wonderful Scottish facts. How many do you know? Mary, Queen of Scots – an avid pool […]
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Young Ballet Stars To Perform in Oban and Stirling
In May, audiences in Oban and, for the first time, Stirling will enjoy the opportunity of seeing the dance stars of the future demonstrating their artistic talents in showcase performances […]
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First Haggis Festival Hailed A Success!
This month saw the first ever festival celebrating the honest, sonsie face of Scotland’s iconic national dish, the haggis. Organised by the the Glen Spean and Great Glen Tourism Group, […]
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Deadly Encounters
It was still early when the garden erupted. The eruption woke me up. I lay still for a few moments trying to rationalise the sound through the dregs of sleep. […]
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Top TV Movies To Star At Edinburgh International Film Festival
This year’s Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) will provide a rare opportunity to see some of the finest American TV movies from the 1960’s and 70’s. The EIFF’s ‘Little Big […]
