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Artists are playing a key role in innovative projects in hospitals across the country

Artists playing key role in innovative hospital projects

ARTISTS and makers are playing a key role in healthcare in two innovative hospital projects in Scotland.

Rivet Boy is an ode to one of Scotland's greatest landmarks

Historical insight into the building of an icon of Scotland

RIVET Boy is an ode not only to one of Scotland’s greatest landmarks but also to children forced to grow up too fast due to circumstance

Cecil B. DeMille is regarded as one of Hollywood's heavyweights

Review: New book chronicles Hollywood history with style

AND … ACTION! Given Scotland’s current sparky interest in film – as evidenced by our country’s recent successful use as a location by both Warner Brothers and Lucasfilm – this tome should be of significant interest to homegrown movie mavens.

Today is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Dr John Witherspoon

Scottish Founding Father’s US legacy should be acknowledged

TODAY is the 300th anniversary of the birth of one of the most influential of all Scots, Reverend Dr John Witherspoon, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of

Malian musician Vieux Farka Touré recently performed in Glasgow

'He's his father's son': Mark Brown reviews Vieux Farka Touré at Celtic Connections

MUCH has been said about the origins of the blues (and, from there, American rock ‘n’ roll) in the Mississippi Delta of the United States. However, what are the origins of the “Delta Blues”?

Distinctive dramatist's work continues to go above and beyond

Acclaimed theatre-maker Ramesh Meyyappan’s latest work tackles the emotive subject of deafness and dementia.

The event follows the With Love To Ukraine fundraiser which took place in Inverness in November

Concert will salute Ukraine’s bold resistance one year on from invasion

A SPECIAL concert is being planned to demonstrate solidarity with Ukraine on the first anniversary weekend of the Russian invasion.

Outlander has had a positive effect on Scotland, encouraging many to visit the country

The Outlander effect: How hit show continues to fuel a love of Scotland

GENRE-CROSSING historical drama Outlander is coming to an end. Although the 10th and likely final book is still being written by author Diana Gabaldon, it has been announced that the TV rendition will conclude with its upcoming eighth season.

Most people think of the Mediterranean as a summer holiday venue

'Are cruises for old people?': Today they can suit anyone's tastes

‘AREN’T cruises just for really old people”, asked my brother Iain, doubtful at my suggestion he should join me for a week sailing the Med.

'Thanks for the memories': City centre pub to close its doors after 60 years

'Iconic' Glasgow bar to close its doors after 60 years

A CITY centre bar will close next month after 60 years.