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Tilda Swinton

An excerpt from our December issue’s interview with the Oscar-winning, convention-defying superstar   “I’ve actually done very few studio films, and when I do visit Hollywood, I feel like a tourist,...

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A Wee Blether with Eddie The Eagle

Britain’s first Olympic Ski Jumper has turned performer   Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards is famed for taking life in both hands and, quite literally, leaping into the great unknown! Having gained fame as...

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Irvine Welsh | Fringe-Spotting

  The Trainspotting author gives us a preview of the three shows he’s involved with on this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe   Most writers—certainly living writers—would be lucky to have their name...

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Caught Between Two Worlds – Diana Gabaldon Interview

Diana Gabaldon reveals the inspiration behind her Outlander series   IT’S all Doctor Who’s fault. Years ago, when Diana Gabaldon was looking for an idea, she couldn’t resist the image of a kilted...

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Rose Leslie – The Scottish Rose Comes Home

Aberdeen and back again… via Downton and Westeros   Rose Leslie is coming home to Aberdeenshire this weekend for her wedding to her Game of Thrones costar Kit Harrington. On Saturday, June 22, the pair...

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A Wee Blether with Chris Forbes

Award-winning actor, stand up comedian and star of BBC hit show, ‘Scot Squad’ – is there anything Chris Forbes can’t do?   Pic: Alan Peebles   Forbes is best-known for playing P.C Charlie Mackintosh in...

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A Wee Blether With Darren McGarvey

The Scottish rapper talks cross-pollinating audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe   Darren McGarvey, aka Loki, must be the only creative who comes to the Edinburgh Fringe for a bit of a rest. The rapper,...

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Scotland’s Makar – Jackie Kay

Ahead of her appearance at A Write Highland Hoolie, we caught up with poet and playwright, Jackie Kay  Two years ago, the award-winning Glaswegian writer Jackie Kay was appointed Scotland’s Makar. “I...

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It’s Time For A Hoolie!

Mallaig literary festival A Write Highland Hoolie returns!   Another diverse line-up of authors are waiting in the wings for A Write Highland Hoolie this weekend! The festival is now in its third year,...

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Murder They Wrote

Ian Rankin and Val McDermid answer your questions in our exclusive interview!   We caught up with the two titans of tartan noir ahead of their appearances at Bloody Scotland, where they are both...

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Brand New Crime Drama Series Set In Dundee

UKTV Original series, Traces, is set in Dundee and stars numerous famous Scottish faces   Dundee is the star of a brand new crime drama series, Traces, based on an original idea by best-selling crime...

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“Daniel Sloss: X” Live At Dunfermline’s Alhambra Theatre

Scottish comedian, Daniel Sloss, reaches global fame as he tours 40 countries with 300 live performances of the critically acclaimed Daniel Sloss: X   The Fife funnyman shot to stardom earlier last...

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Brian Cox Wins His First Ever Golden Globe

How did growing up in Dundee influence Brain Cox’s Golden Globe win for his role in HBO’s Succession?   Late last year, we had a chat with award-winning Scots actor, Brian Cox, about the second season...

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Sir Jackie Stewart Racing Against Dementia

Formula 1 racing legend, Sir Jackie Stewart, tells us all about the necessary charity work Race Against Dementia is doing for the debilitating disease…   In 2014, Sir Jackie Stewart’s wife, Helen, was...

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From Schemes To Big Screens

Dundee gets its cinematic debut thanks to music promoter and film producer Dave McLean’s Schemers, a feature-length film and homage to his home city   Edinburgh has Trainspotting, Glasgow has Ae Fond...

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Denise Mina – True Crime Versus Fiction

Scottish writer Denise Mina discusses her fascination with true crime, the crime podcast revolution and her latest novel, The Less Dead, which was inspired by real criminal events   It’s been a hectic...

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The Seafood Shack: Food And Tales From Ullapool

We have a chat with Kirsty and Fenella the owners of The Seafood Shack, a popular foodie find in Ullapool, about their new book release!   The Seafood Shack has recently released a recipe book bursting...

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111 Places You Shouldn’t Miss With Gillian Tait!

Gillian Tait We chat to Gillian Tait, author of 111 Places In Fife That You Shouldn’t Miss and 111 Places In Edinburgh That You Shouldn’t Miss – a series of guides for locals and experienced travellers...

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Scottish Champion Of The World – Drew McIntyre

In 2020, Drew McIntyre fulfilled his lifelong dream, when he defeated Brock Lesnar to become the WWE Champion…   A WWE fan for as long as he can remember, Drew McIntyre would join his older cousins to...

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Homegrown Talent – Martin Compston

Award-winning actor Martin Compston talks Line of Duty success, humble beginnings and his passion for working on Scottish indie productions…   Best known for his role as detective sergeant Steve Arnott...

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