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Shortlist announced for prestigious Scottish book award

The shortlist for a prestigious book award named after a Scottish author has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland)

Gardens to visit for the best displays of spring bulbs

Admire the drifts of daffodils, crocuses and tulips throughout spring at favourite gardens

The Independent UK

All the books on the longlist for the Walter Scott book prize

The 12 will be cut down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June

The Independent UK

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Twelve novelists longlisted for £25,000 Walter Scott book award

Twelve novelists have been longlisted for a £25,000 award named after a famous Scottish writer.

The National (Scotland)

Longlist of 12 announced for Walter Scott book prize

They will be narrowed down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June.

Evening Standard

Jobs lost at historic former home of Sir Walter Scott as visitor numbers dwindle

A FIFTH of staff have lost their jobs at the former home of Sir Walter Scott following declining visitor numbers ...

The National (Scotland)

Who invented the Scottish tourist industry? A literary pioneer

WHO invented the Scottish tourist industry? It’s a question I am sometimes asked, usually by readers indignant at the suggestion that this nation…

The National (Scotland)

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Auckland beat Bulls, go top with fourth-straight win

A-League Men expansion club Auckland FC are on top of the table after defeating Macarthur FC, with Guillermo May scoring the only goal in the Unite Round match.

AAP

How Black liberals fought a "dark age"

Scholar Keidrick Roy on the lessons of 19th-century Black thinkers who resisted racist notions of "liberty"

Salon

Piscopo can bring more after ALM stunner: Kisnorbo

A world-class goal from recruit Reno Piscopo has steered Melbourne Victory to a comeback 2-1 A-League Men win over Macarthur FC.

AAP

Gen Z’s language might seem incomprehensible but slang has always sounded that way – just look at these five Victorian sayings

All Gen Z slang might sound like “skibidi” to older generations, but every era has had its own confusing slang. For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both…

The Conversation

The Wendy Award by Walter Scott review – the voice of a bewildered generation

The fourth in this brilliant and painfully funny series finds our self-destructive millennial heroine nominated for an art award – and grappling with gen z sensibilities

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not the Zambezi, but the Tweed has its moments’: canoeing in the Scottish Borders

A 30-mile route has opened up along this spectacular river that’s great for beginners but has challenges for more experienced paddlers too

The Guardian - UK

Lucia di Lammermoor review – a vocally breathtaking, disturbing to witness descent into madness

Nadine Sierra is sensationally good as Lucia in this revival of Katie Mitchell’s production of Donizetti’s romantic tragedy – a dark, thoughtful and sometimes shocking interpretation for the post-#MeToo era

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Glasgow to the rescue! Blast of realism gives the new Scottish galleries punch – review

The mountains, lochs and rivers are ravishing. But it’s the artists from Glasgow – that one-time hotbed of modernism – who bring a rawness to these lavish new galleries celebrating Scotland’s art

The Conversation

Choose Irvine Welsh: new documentary explores the life of Scotland's 'urban Shakespeare'

On August 23, Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh’s beloved Edinburgh football team, Hibs, went head-to-head with Aston Villa in the Europa League. But they were also competing for attention with the world premiere of Choose Irvine Welsh, a documentary by filmmaker Ian Jefferies about the life, writing and cultural impact of…

The National (Scotland)

Historic Scots steamship to return to the water following restoration

A HISTORIC Scottish steamship has returned to the water following a three-year absence.

The Independent UK

Rare desk seal owned by Sir Walter Scott fetches £13,860 at auction

A rock crystal and multi-gem set desk seal formerly owned by Lady Mary Douglas-Hamilton sold for the exact same amount.

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Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh and Scotland's oldest wine merchant loved by writer Charles Dickens

Established in 1796, Cockburns of Leith claims to be Scotland's oldest wine and spirit merchant ad once served the likes of Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens and King George IV.

The Guardian - UK

A dachshund discovers the Scottish Borders: our pet-friendly stay in the Tweed Valley

With their love of walking and aptitude for chilling, dogs are great travel companions – but it’s not always easy to bring them along with you. Luckily for Antonia Wilson, a beautiful cottage just an hour from Edinburgh proved the perfect place to go with her dog and a few…

Edinburgh Live

We visited one of Edinburgh’s most viral buildings to see what was inside

Photos of the Writers' Museum are regularly shared on social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and usually next to a description calling one of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.

The Guardian - UK

‘Darling of my heart’: the irresistible love story of the Ladies of Llangollen

For 50 years, Sarah Ponsonby and Eleanor Butler shared a home – and a bed – in Wales. It was a fantastically brave choice in the 18th century, offering a roadmap for the women who followed them

Daily Record

The hidden museum tucked away in Edinburgh dedicated to Robert Burns

Even those who live in Edinburgh may not be aware that it is home to a museum dedicated to the lives and work of three of the country's most iconic writers—including Robert Burns.

The National (Scotland)

Scots writers welcome 'jag' being added to Oxford English Dictionary

SCOTS writers have welcomed the word “jag” being added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a result of the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Manuscript of beloved Scottish novel to go on display at National Library

HIDDEN from all but a few scholars and saved from being sold off at auction, Sir Walter Scott’s manuscript of his novel Rob Roy is set to go on…

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