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New historical books round-up

New historical books round-up

Kate Summerscale, Paul French, Andrew Martin, Sarah Fraser and John Romer all to release new works

24 Apr 2012

How do you follow up a mind-blowing success like The Suspicions of Mr Whicher? Well, if you’re Kate Summerscale, you understandably get right back onto that period saddle with Mrs Robinson’s Disgrace: The Private Diary of a Victorian Lady (Bloomsbury).

Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle: Two delicious alternative options for Christmas dining

Edinburgh Castle and Stirling Castle: Alternative Christmas dining options

Two iconic venues now taking bookings for your Christmas meal

23 Nov 2011

Stuck for somewhere decent to have your Christmas lunch? Need a venue that’ll please a range of tastes but won’t be another run-of-the-mill pub grub standby in the city centre? Have you considered going for something a bit more... iconic?

Festival of Museums coming your way this May

Festival of Museums set for nationwide celebration of Scotland’s culture in May 2011

Music, storytelling and period fashion among highlights of new festival

1 May 2011

From the Groam House Museum in Ross-shire and Portsoy Bothy in Banffshire, to the Annan Museum in Dumfries and Galloway, the Festival of Museums features an eclectic and colourful range of concerts, talks, workshops, performances and exhibitions taking…

World Wars Experience brings flying parade and tank display to Museum of Flight

World Wars Experience brings flying parade and tank display to National Museum of Flight

Edinburgh exhibition brings history to life over May Day weekend 2011

13 Apr 2011

War and warfare are a constant presence in world news, both now and throughout history. While many of these conflicts take place in far off lands - in countries very different to our own which most of us will never visit - it’s easy to forget our own…

StAnza 2011 - Kevin Young and Gawain Douglas

StAnza 2011 - Kevin Young and Gawain Douglas

International poetry guests and a reading of a 20th century classic

7 Apr 2011

One of the international visitors to the 14th edition of the Stanza Poetry festival in St Andrews was Kevin Young, hailing from Georgia, US. His five published collections often take history and blues music as themes, but for this appearance he read…

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Popular events

Arthur's Amble
Date	Location
Learn all about the folk who lived and worked around Arthur's Seat on this gentle walk around Hunter's Bog and St. Margaret's Loch View full details
4 Jun–30 Jul Mon 1–2.30pm	Holyrood Park Education Centre, Edinburgh

Red Tails
Date	Location
In WW II Italy, a crew of African-American trainee airmen defy both Nazi pilots and institutional racism, under the leadership of Major Stance (Gooding) and Colonel Bullard (Howard). Lashings of expensively rendered CGI action can't make up for thin characterization, hoary clichés and crude simplifications. View full details
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Diamond Jubilee
Date	Location
Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee with a selection of commemorative items including plates and mugs marking different milestones from throughout her reign. View full details
1 Mar–31 May Mon–Sat 10am–5pm	Provost Skene's House, Aberdeen

Shadow Dancer
Date	Location
When a young IRA member is forced to turn informant for MI5, nobody expects the disastrous chain of events that is about to unfold. Adapted by Tom Bradby from his own 2001 novel, this outstanding thriller from Oscar-winning director James Marsh (Man on Wire, Project Nim) boasts outstanding central performances from Clive Owen and Andrea Riseborough as the main protagonists caught in a complex web of political intrigue, set against a deeply insightful depiction of pre-peace process Belfast. View full details and ticket info
29 Jun 8.15pm 30 Jun 7.30pm Part of Edinburgh International Film Festival: Michael Powell Award Competition	Filmhouse, Edinburgh

Largs Viking Festival
Date	Location
This annual festival marks the Battle of Largs in 1263 – the last skirmish between the Scots and the Norse. The week of events includes a continental and farmers' market with craft fair and events including Owl Magic and Kirsty’s Critters. It closes with the 'Party at the Pencil', a re-enactment of the Battle of Largs and a fireworks display. View full details
1 Sep–9 Sep Times vary	Town Centre, Largs

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Popular places

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

Argyle Street, Glasgow, G3 8AG

Twenty-two collections and over 8000 artefacts, from natural history, armour and weaponry to art from many different eras and touring exhibitions, all housed in a grand red sandstone building on the banks of the River Kelvin.

Glamis, Angus, DD8 1RJ

National Museum of Flight

East Fortune Airfield, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5LF

Located at East Fortune Airfield, halfway between Haddington and East Linton, the National Museum of Flight has a varied collection of aeroplanes and aviation paraphernalia such as parachutes and radar equipment. The museum takes part in festivals such…

Culzean Castle & Country Park

Maybole, Ayrshire, KA19 8LE

Telephone number for Culzean Castle: 01655 884455; fax: 01655 884503

Moniack Castle, Inverness, IV5 7PQ Scotland

Cawdor, Stuart, Brodie and Moniack are just a handful of castles you should put on your Highland Castles-to-see list. On your way to Made in Scotland in Beauly stop off for a quick Winery tour at the charming Moniack Castle. Having been in the Fraser…