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Author Roddy Martine talks about his book Haunted Scotland

Renowned journalist, and author Roddy Martine talks about his new book, Haunted Scotland, his supernatural experiences and strangely enough being able to meet his grace, King James IV of Scotland who died in 1513.Read

Trinidad and Tobago band Jointpop play in Scotland

SCOTLAND has gave a warm welcome back to popular Caribbean rock band Jointpop this week.Read

Travel chaos didn’t dampen Oakland team’s spirit

THE John Wright Sports Centre was awash with different cultures last Thursday morning as athletes from across the world limbered up for their track and field events.Read

Down Memory Lane

PROVOST Smellie of Hamilton received from the Earl Marshall an invitation by command of the King to attend the Coronation at Westminster Abbey on Thursday, June 22. The provost replied expressing his inability to be present – ironically because he had invited representative townsmen to meet him on that day in Hamilton Town Hall at a cake and wine banquet in honour of the Coronation, and had arranged a series of entertainments for the public, at which his presence would be necessary.Read

Review: Upside Down- The Creation Records Story

SETTLING into the Glasgow Film Theatre seats on Tuesday, I was optimisitic but curious about how the passionate, aspirational and rather messy, story of Creation Records was going to be told.Read

Silverburn - Refresh yourself with our latest spring fashions

At Silverburn we are all about celebrating you, this hunt is a most stylish search, were not looking for size zeros, we are looking for real people with flair, and maybe just a little bit of attitude!Read

Burnistoun star Kirsty Strain set for new series

Glasgow-born actress Kirsty Strain who stars in popular sketch show Burnistoun, can’t wait to unleash the new series to the show’s adoring fans.Read

In Search of Ignorance to play Ivory Blacks

CAMBUSLANG metal band In Search of Ignorance will play Glasgow's Ivory Blacks on Tuesday February 2.Read

Them Beatles set for Bellshill gig

SUCCESSFUL Fab Four tribute act Them Beatles are to play a homecoming gig in Bellshill this Saturday.Read

Rock Iconography event at Gaia Gallery

AN ART exhibition with a difference is to kick off at Glasgow's Gaia Gallery this weekend (Sunday 28 November).Read

Renowned singer Pino Leto performing in Bothwell

SICILIAN singer and musician, Pino Leto will be returning to Bothwell to perform at Da Luciano restaurant this Saturday.Read

Cumbernauld's Well Known Secret to play The Garage

A renowned Sicilian musician is helping his teenage son's band break into the music scene in Scotland.Read

John Bellany exhibition at Glasgow's Gaia Gallery

NEWLY opened art gallery Gaia will be presenting a night with celebrated Scottish artist, John Bellany.Read

Alesha Dixon declares her love for Scotland

OVER 4000 people turned out to see pop princess Alesha Dixon perform at Hamilton Park Racecourse on Friday night.Read

JLS concert set to be a sell-out

HAMILTON Park Racecourse’s first stand-alone live music concert is set to be a sell-out, with the last few tickets remaining.Read

DJ duo are dancing on air

A DJ double act who made it their mission to revive the local clubbing scene are making even more waves on the air.Read

Big Brother star Federico bids good riddance to the show

THIS week will see contestants enter the Big Brother house for the very last time. We catch up with former Big Brother contestant Federico Martone (30) who says it’s time for the show to go.Read

Fantastic Together Beat Cancer (TBC) event at Buff Club

THE third Together Beat Cancer (TBC) event is set to kick off again next week at Buff Club with a fantastic line up of musical talent.Read

Glam in the City comes to Glasgow

LADIES who love all things glamorous are in for a treat this year as Glam in the City comes to Glasgow's George Square.Read

Down Memory Lane

INVITED by the member for Mid-Lanark, Mr J H Whitehouse, 200 of the British Boy Scouts were shown over the House of Commons and enjoyed tea on the terrace.Read