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Nicola Sturgeon 'should have used late Queen for indyref2 deal', Val McDermid jokes

NICOLA Sturgeon should have “hung on to” the late Queen Elizabeth and told the UK Government they would not get her body until they agreed to a…

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Nicola Sturgeon thanks supporters in comedy debut after being cleared by police

The former first minister was told on Thursday that she had been cleared along with former party treasurer Colin Beattie.

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Nicola Sturgeon opens up with heartfelt message at comedy festival

Nicola Sturgeon has given a heartfelt message to a Glasgow International Comedy Festival audience in her first public appearance since being cleared…

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Proclaimers and Val McDermid lead calls to scrap controversial Elsie Inglis statue

The Proclaimers are among those who have signed an open letter calling for the proposed statue of Dr Elsie Inglis in Edinburgh to be rejected by…

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Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure

All 24 jobs at Dundee University’s Leverhulme research centre could be axed because of £30m budget deficit

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'Libraries open windows and let us fly,' says Val McDermid ahead of campaign launch

BESTSELLING crime writer Val McDermid has returned to her childhood library in Kirkcaldy, saying she would not be where she is today if it had not…

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McDermid praises ‘inspirational’ libraries ahead of campaign launch

The Love Libraries campaign begins on February 14 and runs until October and is designed to encourage more people to make use of their resources.

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Val McDermid and Damian Barr urge Scottish councils to halt library closures

Authors say plan to shut more than 20 public libraries could have devastating effect on Scotland’s cultural future

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Val McDermid and Damian Barr named Scotland's National Library champions

The National Library of Scotland has announced it will mark its 100th birthday with a programme of events and initiatives throughout 2025.

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‘Perfect for winter nights’: the best crime novels to read at Christmas according to Ian Rankin, Bella Mackie and more

From Maigret to Sherlock Holmes and Miss Marple, authors choose the whodunnits they love to hunker down with at this time of year

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Alan Cumming and Nicola Sturgeon enjoy night out in Edinburgh after book event

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon and Alan Cumming enjoyed a night out in Edinburgh after appearing at a book event together...

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Alan Cumming to join Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid at book event

SCOTTISH actor and Yes campaigner Alan Cumming will join Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid for a festive edition of their upcoming in-conversation…

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Guests announced for book event hosted by Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid

The event will reunite the ex-first minister and her crime author friend.

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Alan Cumming to interview Val McDermid as part of literature festival

ALAN Cumming will interview Scottish author Val McDermid as part of this year’s Winter Words Festival...

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Some arts festivals could close amid ‘significant financial challenges’

The Festivals Forward report surveyed 101 events such as the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC Proms, Cheltenham Festivals and Hay Festival.

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Nicola Sturgeon among headline acts for Glasgow Comedy Festival

THE first acts have been announced for next year’s Glasgow International Comedy Festival ...

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Nicola Sturgeon and Val McDermid to host Christmas book lovers event

FORMER first minister Nicola Sturgeon is to host a Christmas book event alongside award-winning writer Val McDermid, organisers have announced ...

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First acts announced for comedy festival in ‘world’s funniest city’

Organisers of the 2025 Glasgow International Comedy Festival say thousands of tickets have already been sold.

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Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon to discuss books at festive event

The pair have described their friendship as ‘improbable’ and said all their conversations revolve around reading.

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Limited-edition box celebrating 'Bard of Dundee' Michael Marra to go on sale

A LIMITED-EDITION box of treasures celebrating “the Bard of Dundee” contains the first vinyl release of Michael Marra’s songs for nearly 35…

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Val McDermid and Chris Brookmyre in running for crime writing prize

NOVELS set in 16th century Florence, Perthshire and the US are among those in the running for a major crime writing prize...

The Guardian - UK

A choice between SNP myths and pragmatism for voters in Scotland

Letters: Val McDermid’s backing for the SNP is misplaced, writes John Mason. But George Elder wishes voters in England had a party like the SNP to support

The National (Scotland)

Val McDermid rips into Unionist party 'branch offices'

SCOTTISH author Val McDermid has torn into the “branch offices” of Unionist parties who do not have the “freedom to put Scotland’s…

The Guardian - UK

How could I back anyone but the SNP and the bolshie, buoyant Scotland it stands for?

Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems are branch offices – they do what they’re told, and they won’t represent Scots’ best interests, says writer Val McDermid

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Strange distances, surprise candidates and Sherlock Holmes – the Thursday quiz

Questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?

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