Scott Lyall

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14 October 2026 11:46

Join Scotland's leading historians, writers and performers on 21 November, at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, for the Centenary Conference of Hugh MacDiarmid's A DRUNK MAN LOOKS AT THE THISTLE. Opened by Sir Tom Devine, presented by Sally Magnusson. Tickets here: www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/a-dr...

Ian Rankin

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23 August 2026 20:19

First time in the Kings Theatre since its renovation. It’s reborn but John Byrne’s ceiling still shines upon all…

Kate Kane

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11 April 2026 17:27

‘I scorn death and vow that I meet it innocent of any crime’ A privilege to view Mary’s last letter (Feb 1587) in Perth Museum yesterday with @hannahgrim02.bsky.social and Ollie. The exhibition is free and open until the 26th April - a rare chance to read Mary as portrayed in her own words.

Association for Scottish Literature

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02 April 2026 12:49

George MacDonald Fraser on Desert Island Discs in 2001 – available on BBC Sounds 6/6 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p...

Association for Scottish Literature

asls.org.uk

02 April 2026 12:48

“Gordon of Achruach was at feud with Campbell of Kentallan, who hired certain Gregora, landless men, who took the Gordon unawares while he was hunting in the Mamore…” —from “The Gordon Women” by George MacDonald Fraser – one of his “McAuslan” stories – in THE SHEIKH & THE DUSTBIN (1988) 💙📚 5/6