Why Glasgow’s love affair with cinema is up in lights
Glasgow Film Festival goes from strength to strength, while the city itself has become established as a hit location for directors When film actor James McAvoy recently brought his movie...
Community welcomes rebirth of Filmhouse in capital
It is heartening for cinephiles to see the former home of the Edinburgh International Film Festival making a comeback.In 2023, Scotland hosted three major international festivals: the Edinburgh International Film...
Peaks and pitfalls of buying an idyllic hotel
Selling up to buy a remote Scottish hotel is a fantasy for many. What is the reality? The stunning sea-view of Kisimul Castle – the clan stronghold of the Macneils...
Change of course
Reimagining a landmark golf hotel in St Andrews is a brave move. That’s what Michael Davern and his team have done at Seaton House Scotland’s most cherished towns. It is...
Scotland’s Finest: Galleries & Art
Academy Awards: The Royal Scottish Academy’s annual exhibition has once again showcased the nation’s artistic excellence, and its members’ work can be seen in many regional galleries Without parallel, the...
Well schooled in sporting success
After an exciting summer of sport, the role independent schools play in the success of British athletes has been in the headlines, with much of the silverware earned by their...
A home to inspire arts and crafts
Marchmont House, a mansion in the Borders, is the base for a community of creators Deep in the Borders countryside there is a thriving community of makers and creators using...
Space for inspiration
Artists across Scotland turn to Wasps for creative places to work The creative people we rely on for the decorative pieces we covet for our homes need somewhere to unleash...
I’m making it visual to people, this incredible industry on our doorstep
Sue Jane Taylor did not mean to become an ‘energy artist’ but her work has spanned the highs – and tragic lows – of a key Scottish industry that is...
A picture of the next Highlands industrial revolution
From her studio on a hill near Dornoch, Sue Jane Taylor can see the giant vessels of the oil industry sailing in and out of the Cromarty Firth. The Highlands-born...