Nov 27, 2023
With a quarter of Dumfries and Galloway primary pupils below the Scottish attainment targets for reading, Big DoG is going back on the road to promote a love of books and stories. Between 27 November and 1 December, three children’s authors and storytellers will visit...
Nov 2, 2023
A stunning set of six hand-made garments – each with city flowers stitched in – have been created to celebrate the heritage and people of Glasgow’s East End. Each of the costumes, which are at the heart of the Eastern Ground initiative, has been designed by...
Oct 27, 2023
Meditative woodwork and mindful embroidering are just two of the arts-based health and wellbeing activities to try out as part of Upland made. Upland’s third annual visual art and craft fair takes place at Easterbrook Hall at The Crichton, Dumfries, on 4-5 November....
Oct 26, 2023
Scottish lighthouse paintings, glass sculptures inspired by photos of Victorian children and intricate silver jewellery – all feature in an open studios weekend being held in a historic former lemonade factory. At well over 100 years old, the striking red brick...
Oct 19, 2023
The Edinburgh International Festival of Magic is back for a fabulous 14th year – with international star Kevin Quantum topping the bill. Today sees the programme launch for the ever-popular and long-running event – (generally known as MagicFest) which runs from 20-31...
Oct 12, 2023
Artists, scientists and conservationists are collaborating on two connected initiatives aimed at protecting Scotland’s threatened migratory birds. This week (14 October) sees the opening of Much Ado About Nightjars, an exhibition by fine art photographers Ted Leeming...
