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Culloden writer's deadly Covid strain inspires life or death mission in new thriller

23 October 2023
Culloden writer's deadly Covid strain inspires life or death mission in new thriller

Culloden writer's deadly Covid strain inspires life or death mission in new thriller

23 October 2023

'Now he delves into the rock-solid experience of his own military background – and lets his imagination fly...'


Star Read is a chameleon of a novel – light on its toes

22 October 2023
Star Read is a chameleon of a novel – light on its toes

Star Read is a chameleon of a novel – light on its toes

22 October 2023

'Always expect the unexpected in this... novel – Liz Treacher is usually two steps ahead of you, if not three'


Celtic Connections 2024 will offer more than 300 events

14 October 2023
Celtic Connections 2024 will offer more than 300 events

Celtic Connections 2024 will offer more than 300 events

14 October 2023

Line-up of global artists can be seen by around 110,000 people


STAR READ: Lin Anderson's thriller brings death to the Highlands

08 October 2023
STAR READ: Lin Anderson's thriller brings death to the Highlands

STAR READ: Lin Anderson's thriller brings death to the Highlands

08 October 2023

A missing child, a body in a shallow grave and sinister calling card left by the killer ...


New Eden Court season offers more than 100 live events

22 September 2023
New Eden Court season offers more than 100 live events

New Eden Court season offers more than 100 live events

22 September 2023

Famous faces stopping by include favourite Poirot actor David Suchet, Strictly judge Anton du Beke, Professor Brian Cox and busy UK stand up Tom Allen


STAR READ: A small book that makes a big impact

17 September 2023
STAR READ: A small book that makes a big impact

STAR READ: A small book that makes a big impact

17 September 2023

Star Read: So Late In The Day, by Claire Keegan.


Jacobite heroine Flora Macdonald to be explored at Inverness and Tain events

15 September 2023
Jacobite heroine Flora Macdonald to be explored at Inverness and Tain events

Jacobite heroine Flora Macdonald to be explored at Inverness and Tain events

15 September 2023

An historicial biographer has been speaking about how she was inspired by her famous namesake.


Meet the man behind Man Shed – which hits Easter Ross this week

12 September 2023
Meet the man behind Man Shed – which hits Easter Ross this week

Meet the man behind Man Shed – which hits Easter Ross this week

12 September 2023

Fresh from glowing reviews at its second Edinburgh Fringe run, Man Shed has started a 17-date tour of the north-east - and hits Ross-shire this week.


Writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson imagines a massacre survivor

11 September 2023
Writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson imagines a massacre survivor

Writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson imagines a massacre survivor

11 September 2023

It was research for Sally Magnusson’s latest book that had brought her to Tain long before her first appearance at the town’s book festival.


STAR READ: A funny, desperately sad story of two brothers

10 September 2023
STAR READ: A funny, desperately sad story of two brothers

STAR READ: A funny, desperately sad story of two brothers

10 September 2023

O Brother faces the reality of a struggle with a difficult, imperfect life – and a family's hard truth to face.


STAR READ: New top cop's life is dialled up to chaotic in Inverness writer JD Kirk's latest crime novel

03 September 2023
STAR READ: New top cop's life is dialled up to chaotic in Inverness writer JD Kirk's latest crime novel

STAR READ: New top cop's life is dialled up to chaotic in Inverness writer JD Kirk's latest crime novel

03 September 2023

The character is juggling caring for a dad with dementia, a fast-developing case and maybe the reappearance of an elusive serial killer from the past.


Highland writer's book research trip in damp footsteps

03 September 2023
Highland writer's book research trip in damp footsteps

Highland writer's book research trip in damp footsteps

03 September 2023

Historical crime writer Shona MacLean found a good reason to reignite her Seeker book series.


STAR READ: Hot story puts Highland reporter's holiday on hold

20 August 2023
STAR READ: Hot story puts Highland reporter's holiday on hold

STAR READ: Hot story puts Highland reporter's holiday on hold

20 August 2023

Set for a break, Rebecca finds a local mystery edging into her life...


Belladrum tickets for 2024 festival will be on sale Friday

15 August 2023
Belladrum tickets for 2024 festival will be on sale Friday

Belladrum tickets for 2024 festival will be on sale Friday

15 August 2023

Car park passes will return in aftermath of first day traffic delays


Rockness Reader Memories: “A more beautiful venue doesn’t exist in the British Isles”

15 August 2023
Rockness Reader Memories: “A more beautiful venue doesn’t exist in the British Isles”

Rockness Reader Memories: “A more beautiful venue doesn’t exist in the British Isles”

15 August 2023

Were you at Fat Boy Slim’s legendary performance?


Authors keen to return to Tain festival as lid lifted on programme

13 August 2023
Authors keen to return to Tain festival as lid lifted on programme

Authors keen to return to Tain festival as lid lifted on programme

13 August 2023

A measure of the success of the St Duthac Book And Arts Festival is that a previous guest author has got in touch asking to return this year.


Star Read is a story set in Japan to thrill book-lovers

13 August 2023
Star Read is a story set in Japan to thrill book-lovers

Star Read is a story set in Japan to thrill book-lovers

13 August 2023

The world of books supports the two ...


STAR READ: Assynt's people and landscape are celebrated

06 August 2023
STAR READ: Assynt's people and landscape are celebrated

STAR READ: Assynt's people and landscape are celebrated

06 August 2023

Writer Robin Noble combines a personal story with a unique wider view


'Best ever' Belladrum awaits the debrief

02 August 2023
'Best ever' Belladrum awaits the debrief

'Best ever' Belladrum awaits the debrief

02 August 2023

Keeping their different tribes happy is something Belladrum works hard at


North-based climber to talk about Everest climb

09 July 2023
North-based climber to talk about Everest climb

North-based climber to talk about Everest climb

09 July 2023

Personal account of challenges to conquer mountain


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