Sep 13, 2018
In 1506 Britain’s first known African baby was born in Scotland – something of such interest that a nurse was paid to show the infant to King James IV. The royal record of this event was identified by Dr Miranda Kaufmann, author of a recently published book called...
Sep 12, 2018
International soprano Emma Morwood yesterday sang in what could be “the world’s smallest opera house” for the programme launch of next month’s Kirkcudbright Festival of Light. The 10-day event, from 5-14 October, is a celebration of the remarkable quality of light in...
Sep 11, 2018
An agnostic bishop, a scientist and a ex-atheist with a fascination for a clerical killer will be exploring the many faces of death at Wigtown Book Festival. Former Bishop of Edinburgh Richard Holloway, forensic anthropologist Professor Dame Sue Black and literary...
Sep 6, 2018
A special event has been held to thank the army of volunteers who make the Wigtown Book Festival possible – ahead of the 20thannual event. Around 150 adults and children, aged from under 10 to over 80, give time throughout the year carrying out an enormous range of...
Sep 4, 2018
An important milestone has been reached in the project to transform the once-derelict Moat Brae House into a national centre for children’s literature and storytelling Contractors Balfour Beatty, the international infrastructure group, have handed back the keys of the...
Aug 30, 2018
Little can be learned from the views of New Atheists like Richard Dawkins, but cats have much to teach us according to leading philosopher John Gray who is speaking at Wigtown Book Festival. Prof Gray, author of a number of influential books, will be at the 20thannual...
Aug 27, 2018
Fresh from the Edinburgh International Festival the critically acclaimed play The End of Eddyis heading direct to Moniaive. Produced by Scotland-based Untitled Projects and The Unicorn Theatre, London, it has enjoyed a sold out run in Edinburgh and earned a string of...
Aug 27, 2018
A new exhibition by Maggie Ayres explores memories, hopes and imagination – recalling everything from a childhood playing among the apple trees in the Lake District, through the joys and trials of motherhood, to struggles with anxiety and depression. Entitled Orchard,...
Aug 27, 2018
An exhibition showcasing work by more than half the artists taking part in this year’s Perthshire Open Studios event has opened to the public. Perth and Kinross Council Provost Dennis Melloy launched the exhibition on Friday night (24 August) at The Barn Gallery, The...
Aug 27, 2018
Musicians taking part in a spectacular theatre dance performance this weekend will be dressed in costumes designed by four high school pupils. Hazel Fairley-Keast, 16, Kirsten Bleasdale, 17, Fern Strang 17 and Mary Griffin, 16, from Dumfries and Galloway have been...
