Jan 9, 2025
Raising the profile of Scotland’s rural artists and makers Artists praise role of visual art and craft champions Upland – a bold champion of the arts in Dumfries Galloway – is launching a special exhibition for the start of its 10thbirthday celebrations. Despite tough...
Jan 8, 2025
Respected Ayrshire estate owner says new Park would bring a brighter future for nature and our communities Mark Gibson OBE believes ownership brings responsibilities to the environment and to future generations One of southern Scotland’s most respected estate owners...
Dec 23, 2024
Was Chicago-born magician’s uncle a hitman called The Knife? New generation magicians including Edinburgh’s Dan Bastianelli Chicago-born Tim Licata learned magic from his favourite uncle – but Sal had more secrets than just how to make cards disappear. Now living in...
Dec 17, 2024
Kevin Quantum at the Carnegie Hall where he first trod the boards in Some Like It Hot Fifteenth MagicFest kicks off in Edinburgh and Dunfermline As a 17-year-old acting in a youth theatre version of Some Like it Hot, Kevin McMahon could never have imagined he would...
Dec 9, 2024
Young people work with world-class team of magic makers From wizards and witches to Peter Pan and Harry Potter Magical images created by young carers are on show in a special free-to-see exhibition of photographic illusions as part of Edinburgh’s 15th annual...
Dec 4, 2024
A month of festive fun in Scotland’s National Book Town Festive song recalls Wigtown Christmases of years gone by Scotland’s National Book Town has launched Wigtown Wonderland – a month of festive fun for visitors and residents, complete with its own Christmas...
Nov 28, 2024
Two decades of celebrating poets from Scotland and worldwide Poets describe winning as a highlight of their careers St Andrew’s Day sees the launch of the 2025 Wigtown Poetry Prizes – Scotland’s international three-language awards. The 20th annual Wigtown Poetry...
Nov 22, 2024
Annual event in National Book Town scoops Thistle Award Win described as ‘a real boost to our confidence and morale’ Wigtown Book Festival last night took the title for the country’s most Outstanding Cultural Event or Festival in the annual Scottish Thistle Awards....
Nov 19, 2024
Campaigners welcome support of John Muir Trust – named after Scot who gave National Parks to the world Make Scotland’s National Day the time you join the calls for a new National Park The John Muir Trust – a leading voice for the UK’s wild places – has...
Oct 28, 2024
Holyrood exhibition shows new National Park benefits Campaigners issue vision statement MSPs reminded of promises for a new National Park The positive case for a Galloway National Park is going to the Scottish Parliament this week with a special exhibition and the...
