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Quote of the Day by Thomas Campbell: ‘To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die’ - Scottish poet’s powerful words about love, loss and the people we leave behind

Thomas Campbell's quote is on living on through memories and influence. His words suggest that a person's presence continues after their physical departure. This idea resonates deeply when experiencing loss and grief. Campbell, a Scottish poet, achieved significant literary recognition in his time. His legacy includes patriotic poems and contributions…

The Economic Times

Game of Thrones, Shakespearean? What fools these mortals be!

The Mad King may bring more dynastic disputes and dotty despots to the RSC – but a ‘mayhap’ or a riddling aphorism does not a Shakespeare play make

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New images reveal progress on Glasgow George Square refurbishment project

The progress of a major project to refurbish Glasgow's George Square has been revealed in new images

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Quote of the Day by Sir Walter Scott: 'Love will subsist on wonderfully little..'—Top quotes by the famous novelist known for the Waverley novels and Ivanhoe

Quote of the Day: Sir Walter Scott, a celebrated author, penned a timeless quote about love and hope. His words suggest love can survive on minimal hope but not without it entirely. This insight into emotional endurance remains relevant today. Scott's life and literary contributions, including inventing the historical novel,…

The Economic Times

Historical fiction prize announces first all-British shortlist

The Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is now in its 17th year.

Evening Standard

Bulls miss out on big Asian payday after ACL2 loss

Macarthur FC have crashed out of the Asian Champions League Two round of 16 with a 4-2 aggregate loss to Bangkok United.

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Death Valley landmark reopens to tourists after decade-long closure

Scotty's Castle was once the domain of a famous scam artist

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TV tonight: our highlights for Saturday, August 9, including the new Outlander prequel series

Also, there is a new episode of Casualty and a documentary about The Ritz to enjoy.

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First Scottish clan crowning in 300 years may hold 'grain of truth', expert claims

A LEADING Sir Walter Scott expert who starred in a documentary which follows the crowning of a millionaire landowner as the first chief of a clan in…

The National (Scotland)

Shortlist for prestigious book award unveiled

The winner will be announced on June 12.

Evening Standard

Shortlist announced for prestigious Scottish book award

The shortlist for a prestigious book award named after a Scottish author has been revealed ...

The National (Scotland)

Gardens to visit for the best displays of spring bulbs

Admire the drifts of daffodils, crocuses and tulips throughout spring at favourite gardens

The Independent UK

All the books on the longlist for the Walter Scott book prize

The 12 will be cut down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June

The Independent UK

Twelve novelists longlisted for £25,000 Walter Scott book award

Twelve novelists have been longlisted for a £25,000 award named after a famous Scottish writer.

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Longlist of 12 announced for Walter Scott book prize

They will be narrowed down to a shortlist in May, with the winner announced in June.

The National (Scotland)

Jobs lost at historic former home of Sir Walter Scott as visitor numbers dwindle

A FIFTH of staff have lost their jobs at the former home of Sir Walter Scott following declining visitor numbers ...

The National (Scotland)

Who invented the Scottish tourist industry? A literary pioneer

WHO invented the Scottish tourist industry? It’s a question I am sometimes asked, usually by readers indignant at the suggestion that this nation…

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Auckland beat Bulls, go top with fourth-straight win

A-League Men expansion club Auckland FC are on top of the table after defeating Macarthur FC, with Guillermo May scoring the only goal in the Unite Round match.

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How Black liberals fought a "dark age"

Scholar Keidrick Roy on the lessons of 19th-century Black thinkers who resisted racist notions of "liberty"

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Piscopo can bring more after ALM stunner: Kisnorbo

A world-class goal from recruit Reno Piscopo has steered Melbourne Victory to a comeback 2-1 A-League Men win over Macarthur FC.

The Conversation

Gen Z’s language might seem incomprehensible but slang has always sounded that way – just look at these five Victorian sayings

All Gen Z slang might sound like “skibidi” to older generations, but every era has had its own confusing slang. For every “gyatt” today (originally a variation of “god damn”, now referring to a curvy woman) there was a “dog my cats” or “od’s fish” in the Victorian era (both…

The Guardian - UK

The Wendy Award by Walter Scott review – the voice of a bewildered generation

The fourth in this brilliant and painfully funny series finds our self-destructive millennial heroine nominated for an art award – and grappling with gen z sensibilities

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s not the Zambezi, but the Tweed has its moments’: canoeing in the Scottish Borders

A 30-mile route has opened up along this spectacular river that’s great for beginners but has challenges for more experienced paddlers too

The Guardian - UK

Lucia di Lammermoor review – a vocally breathtaking, disturbing to witness descent into madness

Nadine Sierra is sensationally good as Lucia in this revival of Katie Mitchell’s production of Donizetti’s romantic tragedy – a dark, thoughtful and sometimes shocking interpretation for the post-#MeToo era

The Guardian - UK

Glasgow to the rescue! Blast of realism gives the new Scottish galleries punch – review

The mountains, lochs and rivers are ravishing. But it’s the artists from Glasgow – that one-time hotbed of modernism – who bring a rawness to these lavish new galleries celebrating Scotland’s art

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