Debut novel inspired by refugee crisis wins children’s book prize
A debut novel inspired by the refugee crisis has won a children’s book award.
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Rare paintings by Dundee artist set to fetch £15,000 at auction
Rare and unique pieces of Dundee history are to go under the hammer with several expected to fetch tens of thousands of pounds.
Scottish pupils have among highest reading comprehension, study finds
School pupils in Scotland have among the highest level of reading comprehension in the UK, according to a new literacy study co-authored by a Dundee professor.
Perthshire reportedly among locations scouted for new £1bn Lord of the Rings TV show
A team scouting locations for a new Lord of the Rings TV show have been exploring Perthshire as a possible filming location, according to reports.
Unseen work by JD Salinger to be published, says author’s son
The son of US writer JD Salinger has revealed that previously unseen work by his late father will be published.
Open prison inmates brush up on world’s top crimes
Inmates at Scotland’s only open prison have been studying the ‘best’ crimes of the last hundred years.
Dundee author on shortlist for country’s most inspiring writer
An award-winning Dundee writer is on the shortlist to be named as one of Scotland's most inspiring authors.
Prime of Muriel Spark will be celebrated at Bookmark Festival
A Perthshire book festival will celebrate 100 years of one of the country's best loved writers.
Nicola Sturgeon says world leaders should be forced to read fiction to foster compassion
Reading fiction should be compulsory for world leaders to make them more compassionate, says Nicola Sturgeon.
Volunteers start a new chapter in Pittenweem library’s story
After a hectic but rewarding first year Pittenweem’s community-led library is looking forward to its next chapter.