Detective work on one of Scotland's most iconic paintings has attributed it to a totally different artist - but has failed to solve the riddle of who the subject is.
The National Galleries of Scotland is to sever links with the petrochemical giant BP - admitting that its ties were seen at being "at odds" with efforts to tackle the climate emergency.
The Vikings arrived in Orkney in the late 8th century – and remained for another 500 years. They first came to flee an emerging new monarchy in Norway with these exiled sea pirates using the islands to launch their own voyages and raids.
New Edinburgh festivals inspired by Robert Burns and Chinese New Year are to join forces to create a huge cultural celebration which will run for nearly three weeks across the city in January and February.
The stage is set for the biggest cultural exchange to date at this year’s Scottish International Storytelling Festival, which will host 15 guest artists from Canada along with 60 home grown storytellers.
Artists and astronomers are to join forces to stage special events at a new stargazing festival aimed at persuading people to visit the Outer Hebrides in the depths of winter.
Jack Vettriano, the self-taught Scottish artist who became an international sensation, has revealed he has almost given up painting new work - as he had admitted he had struggled to find the motivation and inspiration since suffering a serious injury at home four years ago.
An artist who received £15,000 in public funding to stay in Glasgow for a year has told how the "social media ****storm" inspired her to write a book about the controversial project
