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Indelible Ink : Suhayl Saadi’s ‘Psychoraag’
When books are at their best they teach us not only about the lives of others but something about ourselves. That’s why it is important to any culture that it has as diverse a selection of voices and writers as possible. White males, Scottish or otherwise, have been overrepresented historically and artistically, and anyone who […]
Alistair Braidwood
January 3, 2011
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This Week in the Gloaming 2011 #1
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 Spey, Glencoe, Stornoway and Dumbreck.
Colin Campbell
January 2, 2011
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Best of 2010 Interviews: “What Is The Best After-Show Experience You’ve Had?”
As our after-parties or hangovers rage across the world, we look back on what Scottish bands have said was their best after-show happening. Answers below from members of the Average White Band, Twin Atlantic, Broken Records, Fangs, Dananananaykroyd, FOUND, Mogwai and more.
Pete Reid
January 1, 2011
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Best of 2010 Interviews: “What Should the Scottish National Anthem Be?”
It’s Hogmanay and apart from Auld Lang Syne, what other songs will should be singing to celebrate Scotland? We’ve asked loads of great Scottish bands what they thought the Scottish national anthem might be. Suggestions below from Mogwai, Camera Obscura, The Phantom Band, We Were Promised Jetpacks and more:
Pete Reid
December 31, 2010
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Best of 2010: For The Love Of The Game
My friend Greg, a Scotland and Killie fan, died on Saturday morning. He was only a few years older than me, but a couple of weeks ago he had a terrible accident which caused irreversible brain damage. His life support machine was switched off late last week and he passed away a few hours before […]
Billy Williamson
December 30, 2010
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Peenko’s Scots Way-Hay – The Artists Albums of the Year (Part 3)
When I sent emails out to all of the bands that I have featured this year as part of my Scots Way-Hay posts I honestly didn’t expect to get much of a response. Turns out that I was completely wrong, as I have been inundated by bands wanting to share what’s been floating their boat […]
Lloyd Meredith
December 29, 2010
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Best of 2010: Scottish Actors on The Late Late Show
Today we look back at the times when Scotland has taken over primetime US telly with some of Craig Ferguson’s best Scottish interviews since we started Dear Scotland featuring Gerard Butler, Robert Carlyle, James McAvoy, Ewan McGregor and Billy Connolly.
Saba I.
December 28, 2010
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Scotland On Tour Special: Vic and Biffy at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
Where are you on Hogmanay? Got any major plans? I have, and then some… Last year, I hosted the Waverley Stage as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations – one of the most respected and well-loved street parties in all the world. This year, I’m back… but on the mainstage!
Vic Galloway
December 27, 2010
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Best of 2010: 52 Weeks of Scotland in the Gloaming
Each Sunday we present some of the best new photos of Scotland in the gloaming. Today we present 52 stunning photos of Scotland from our articles this year, from the snows of early January through the volcanic ash of April to more snow in December. See you in 2011.
Colin Campbell
December 26, 2010
