Prisoners to be taught coding in bid to tackle reoffending
A project which teaches coding to prisoners to help prepare them for a return to the world of work is to be expanded following Government funding.
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon turns interviewer for opening night of Aberdeen’s Granite Noir
She is used to being the one being the one under the spotlight answering questions.
Doric at the centre of new documentary made by Aberdeen University
North-east Scots, usually known as ‘the Doric’ or ‘Toonser’ has been the subject of a new documentary, made by the University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute.
Time for a rethink on social media abuse
Sky News presenter Kay Burley needs a security escort to protect her from pro-Brexit protesters and a Guardian journalist filmed himself being hounded by a gang of men.
Highlands and Islands given tourism projects funding boost
Fresh investment has been announced by the Scottish Government to help promote the scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands.
Horniman and Tullie House among museums to receive part of £4m grant
London’s Horniman Museum, Manchester Museum and Tullie House in Carlisle are among 35 museums and galleries to receive portions of a £4 million grant.
Tourism can benefit from Mary Queen Of Scots movie, says minister
The new Mary Queen Of Scots movie offers a great opportunity for Scotland’s tourism sector, the Culture Secretary has said.
Gaelic language plan launched by Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has announced it is launching its own Gaelic Language Plan.
Creativity ‘at the heart of the UK economy’ as DCMS sectors add £270 billion
British creativity has been hailed as “at the heart of the UK economy” following the announcement of the 2017 figures.
Britain’s grime scene suffering because of ‘institutionalised racism’
Britain’s grime scene is not being properly supported because of “institutionalised racism”, the head of music at the Roundhouse has said.
BBC women ‘face long and frustrating process’ to resolve pay disputes
Female employees at the BBC face an “incredibly long and frustrating process with no immediate end in sight” to have grievances about pay inequality addressed, Damian Collins has said.
BBC has culture of discrimination against women, says equal pay report
The BBC is failing female employees who suffer under an “invidious culture” of discrimination against women, a report on pay equality at the broadcaster has said.
Royal National Mòd celebrations kick off in Dunoon
It was a time of gathering and remembering during the opening ceremony of Scotland’s biggest Gaelic cultural festival.
V&A Dundee will put city on the map, actor Brian Cox says
Actor Brian Cox has said the new V&A Dundee will “put the city on the map for the first time” as the £80.1 million museum officially opened to the public.
Clan Buchanan unveils new chief for the first time in 337 years
It is one of the most famous names in Scotland and has been appended to bus and train stations, libraries and art galleries as far afield as the United States and Australia.
Primal Scream headline festival celebrating ‘amazing’ V&A Dundee
Scots rockers Primal Scream have hailed the “amazing” V&A Dundee as they headlined a festival to celebrate the opening of the new museum.
Primal Scream to headline V&A Dundee celebration concert
Scottish rock band Primal Scream is headlining a festival later to celebrate the opening of the V&A Dundee to the public.
Scottish kirk in Rotterdam celebrates 375th anniversary – despite being destroyed by the Nazis
It has survived as a Scottish place of worship in the Netherlands since the 17th Century.
Celebration of shinty culture and heritage in new art project
The worlds of art and shinty have collaborated to produce a project aimed at celebrating the culture and heritage of one of Scotland’s oldest sports.
Aberdeen pupil wins music competition with ode to the Granite City
An Aberdeen pupil’s musical ode to the Granite City has won a competition to celebrate the upcoming reopening of Union Street’s historic Music Hall.
A Loverly performance of My Fair Lady from Starlight
If you thought Alison Ozog was good as Sandy in Starlight Musical Theatre’s production of Grease, wait until you see her play Eliza Doolittle in their latest show, My Fair Lady.
Delegates from around the world attend culture summit
More than 150 arts leaders from 44 countries have gathered in the “cultural capital of the world” for a major summit.
Pantomime stars bring cheer to Aberdeen shopping centre
Panto stars were in Aberdeen yesterday bringing some cheer at the launch of this year’s show.
Nicola Sturgeon to welcome delegates to international culture summit
Cultural leaders from around the world are set to take part in a summit getting under way today.
Football caps and medal belonging to Aberdeen-born war hero go under the hammer
Medals and a football cap awarded to a First World War hero who went on to star for Scotland are to go under the hammer at auction this month.
Wartime diary kept by teenage relative resulted in former north art teacher becoming a family history detective
Some 16-year-olds today would feel lost with without access to their mobile phone or social media, while they take for granted being able to listen to the latest music or watching TV to see what their favourite celebrities are up to.
Murdered Georgian quilter’s cottage lovingly rebuilt brick by brick
A Georgian cottage belonging to a quilter who was brutally murdered in 1826 has been lovingly rebuilt brick by brick and is now open to the public for the first time in almost 200 years.
University lecturer aims to spread the word on War Widows project as she pays visit to Highlanders’ Museum
Every year, the nation commemorates the sacrifices of those who have fought and fallen during service to their country.
Bennachie archaeologists examine a ‘real mystery’ on the Pittodrie Estate
It started out as a mission to delve into a centuries-old chapter of north-east history.
Fears for Gordon Highlanders Museum sidelined after jump in oil price gives much-needed cash boost
The Gordon Highlanders Museum has said a jump in oil price has helped put them back on track.
North Atlantic Fiddle Convention festival director tells of the exciting programme planned for this year
The north-east is alive with the sound of fiddles this weekend and the whole family can get involved.
New documentary highlights sacrifice of forgotten Highland Division at St Valery
They were the forgotten victims of the Second World War.