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Tell Mogwai, I Do Like Pundays
As regular readers will know, Dear Scotland loves Scottish music. But we also love puns (eg “Jesus! It’s Nazareth“). So one might imagine the delight we felt at the epic punnery that recently emanated from Mogwai guitar hero Stuart Braithwaite. As you will see below, with such a fine grasp of wordplay, one can only […]
Shiner
August 21, 2009
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Drippy Chippy
Dear Scotland brings you another short film from the enigmatic new Scottish animator Swatrick Payze. This week : Drippy Chippy.
Swatrick Payze
August 19, 2009
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This Week in the Gloaming
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming, the magical time before sunrise or after sunset. This week featuring images of Barra, Lewis and the Firth of Clyde.
Colin Campbell
August 16, 2009
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Playground Football by Christopher Brookmyre – Part 2
Like all the greatest authors, Brookmyre is generally now known as “Brookmyre” to those familiar with his novels, and that population group is rapidly expanding. Today sees the launch of his 13th book Pandaemonium in the UK and with Christopher’s permission, we present the final part of an early Brookmyre classic: Playground Football.
Pete Reid
August 14, 2009
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Brillso Brothers – Best, Brilliant Breakfast
Dear Scotland presents another adventure from the head, arms, fingers and computer of Scottish animator Swatrick Payze. This week : Brillso Brothers – Best, Brilliant Breakfast.
Swatrick Payze
August 12, 2009
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This Week in the Gloaming
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming, the magical time before sunrise or after sunset. This week featuring images of Aberdeenshire, Clachtoll, Glen Etive and Islay.
Colin Campbell
August 9, 2009
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Playground Football by Christopher Brookmyre
Barrhead’s Christopher Brookmyre has already established himself as one of Scotland’s finest novelists. Next week sees the release of his 13th book Pandaemonium in the UK. So with Christopher’s permission, today we present an extract from one of his earliest, and most popular short stories: the definitive recounting of playground football.
Pete Reid
August 7, 2009
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Piece and Pound Coins
Dear Scotland presents another tale from the depths of the surreal noggin of Scottish animator Swatrick Payze. This week : Piece and Pound Coins
Swatrick Payze
August 5, 2009
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This Week in the Gloaming
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming, the magical time before sunrise or after sunset. This week featuring images of North Berwick, Tobha Mor, and Gourock.
Colin Campbell
August 2, 2009
