Jun 15, 2026
Some Marys have ruled nations, entranced the world with song, or transformed science and healthcare. Others have been pimps, pirates and pickpockets. One of the most famous, Mary Shelley (1797-1851), gave the world much to think about. Mother of Sci Fi (with her...
Jun 8, 2026
Returning from the USA to clear out his childhood home in Glasgow, John Anthony Gorman finds the rooms aren’t just packed with their possessions – they overflow with memories. His dad John and mum Ann were strong characters, well-kent in Motherwell where they ran The...
Jun 4, 2026
Scottish primary and secondary pupils have pioneered practical and straightforward projects that could cut waste and save money for schools throughout the country. One – a clever but simple redesign of primary school packed lunches – has the potential to cut costs by...
Jun 3, 2026
Double Fringe First winners Pepperdine Scotland and playwright Lynda Radley have renewed their partnership to premiere an urgent new work addressing the power and potential abuse of technology. Lifelong, running from 5-17 August at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, is set...
May 26, 2026
The chance to explore 111 studios combined with sunny Bank Holiday weather combined to guarantee visitors a superb Spring Fling open studios weekend. The record number of participants turned Dumfries and Galloway into a huge gallery of contemporary art and crafts...
May 18, 2026
Hand-made glass Jewellery inspired by the Viking Age Galloway Hoard and a ghost ship which is a “lament” to multitude of decaying wooden hulls that lie along Scotland’s sea shores – just two of the highly unusual attractions at this weekend’s Spring Fling. Heidi Hunt,...
