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Historic Edinburgh gas tower set to be turned into one of Scotland's biggest works of art

It has been an iconic fixture on Edinburgh’s waterfront for more than a century - but now an historic industrial landmark is set to be turned into one of Scotland’s biggest works of art.

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The John Byrne Award ceremony is billed as 'Scotland's leading creative arts competition.' Picture: Fine Art Society.

John Byrne inspires launch of Oscars-style event celebrating 'Scottish talent and creativity'

The leading Scottish artist and writer John Byrne is to inspire the creation of a major new Oscars-style ceremony in Edinburgh recognising the nation’s unsung creative talents.

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The facade of the City Chambers will be transformed every night from New Year's Day through to Burns Night with Kayus Bankole's project.

First look: Young Fathers star to help Edinburgh confront its slave trade past

Edinburgh’s little-known slave trade history is to be dramatically exposed on one of the most prominent buildings on the Royal Mile for several weeks.

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The Fruitmarket Gallery has expanded into the former Electric Circus music venue and nightclub on Market Street in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh art gallery which expanded into closed down music venue and nightclub reveals opening date

A long-awaited expansion of one of Edinburgh’s leading art galleries into a long-running live music venue and nightclub will be revealed during next year’s summer festivals.

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This painting of James VI, created by an unknown artist in 1602, will be shown as part of the 2020 exhibition.

First ever 'King of Great Britain' to be celebrated in Edinburgh exhibition - 400 years after Union of the Crowns

The reign of James VI, the first ever King of Great Britain, is to be celebrated in a blockbuster art exhibition in his home city of Edinburgh – more than 400 years after the “Union of the Crowns”.

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Peter Howson has described his new painting - The Massacre of Srebrenica - as a depiction of "a moment in European history."

Scottish war artist Peter Howson unveils new work to commemorate massacre in Bosnia

The Scottish artist Peter Howson, who is best known for his haunting images of the war in Bosnia, has created a new work depicting a mass genocide which claimed the lives of more than 8000 men and boys.

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@rafayat explains the origins of the Holi festival traditions:"Holi is the festival of colors: it's a time when friends come together and let all their differences sink in the colors.

In pictures: The best pics from the '50 happiest photos of the year' contest

A series of heart-warming images capturing moments of joy around the world have been unveiled as part of a contest to find 'the 50 happiest photos of the year.'

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New National Museum director Christopher Breward has previously worked at the National Galleries and Edinburgh College of Art.

Former art school chief to take charge of National Museum of Scotland

A former head of Edinburgh College of Art has been charged with leading the National Museum of Scotland into a new era.

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Work by more than 35 artists can be found in the grounds of Jupiter Artland near Edinburgh Airport.

Tracey Emin to stage exhibition of brand new work at Edinburgh sculpture park

A sculpture park and cultural attraction near Edinburgh Airport which has become host to works by some of Britain’s best-known artists over the last decade has secured a major exhibition of brand new work by Tracey Emin.

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It took Alasdair Gray around 30 years to write his landmark 1981 novel Lanark. Picture: Peter McNally

Lanark author Alasdair Gray gets lifetime achievement honour for his contribution to Scottish literature

Alasdair Gray, the celebrated Glasgow writer and artist behind the groundbreaking novel Lanark, which took him 30 years to write, has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award for his contribution to Scottish literature.

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Scott Hutchison's family visited the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh today to see his image on display.

Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison honoured in national art collection

The family of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison have spoken of their pride at seeing an on-stage image of him unveiled in one of Scotland’s leading art galleries.

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Connolly now lives in Key West, Florida, but returns home often.

Billy Connolly - Scotland's fed up voting for people and getting somebody else

The Big Yin's new big read - Tall Tales and Wee Stories

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This is how much a genuine Banksy fake £10 note is expected to fetch in Edinburgh auction

Framed 'tenner' depicts Princess Di

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Alastair Patten, senior art handling technician, is among the experts taking part in Vulcan's makeover.

First look: Work underway in Edinburgh to restore Eduardo Paolozzi's 'Vulcan' sculpture to its former glory

One of Edinburgh's most iconic works of art is undergoing a monumental makeover.

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Lady in a Fur Wrap is now attributed to Alonso Sanchez Coello (1531-1588) (Picture: Copyright CGS CIC Glasgow Museums Collection)

Detective work resolves riddle over Glasgow's famous 'Lady in a Fur Wrap' painting

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.

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The Scottish National Portrait Gallery will play host to the BP Portrait Exhibition for the last time when it opens next month. Picture: Lisa Fleming.

National Galleries of Scotland severs links with BP over climate emergency

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.

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Some of the Benjamin Creme artwork that Los Angeles Police detectives have recovered.

Artwork worth more than £600k stolen from Scottish artist found in storage locker

A massive haul of stolen artwork, worth more than £600k, by a hugely popular Scottish artist has been discovered in a storage locker.

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St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall. Founded in 1137 by Earl Rognvald in honour of his uncle St Magnus. Picture: Destination Orkney

Walking in the footsteps of Orkney’s mighty Viking rulers

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.

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Win tickets for the Edinburgh Art Fair preview night

The UK’s leading art fair – outside London – the Edinburgh Art Fair will be returning to the Edinburgh Corn Exchange this November 22 – 24.

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Edinburgh will be hosting bilingual ceilidhs among events aimed at an influx of Chinese visitors. Picture: Contributed

Edinburgh set to host huge cultural celebration in 2020 as Burns Night starts Chinese Year of the Rat

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.

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