Nan Spowart

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This August, Pitlochry Festival Theatre, in partnership with Edinburgh International Book Festival, will present a special script-in-hand reading of Val McDermid’s play, And Midnight Never Come, which explores the notoriously controversial circumstances of playwright Christopher Marlowe’s death. One of crime fiction’s most formidable voices, McDermid has been crafting best-selling thrillers for more than 30 years, selling more than 19 million copies worldwide.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Nan Spowart

Still raw from losing his sister in January, Finn has dedicated himself to achieving Niamh’s selfless wish to help others suffering from osteosarcoma, a particularly vicious bone cancer which mostly affects children and young adults under 20. Despite fighting the disease for more than seven years and even persevering with her flourishing music career after her leg was amputated, Niamh died just days short of her 23rd birthday.

1 week ago | thenational.scot | Nan Spowart

Ayrshire-based Buzzworks now joins a select group of businesses recognised for their commitment to social responsibility and sustainability. The B Corp certification comes after a successful year for the company, which saw its turnover increase 18% from £29.9 million to £34.8m in 2024. Buzzworks is also focused on expanding its portfolio, aiming to double its number of venues across various brands like Scotts, House, and Lido.

2 weeks ago | thenational.scot | Nan Spowart

And he hopes that the recent appointment of Alan Cumming as artistic director of Pitlochry Theatre will help that happen. “There is definitely a buzz around Pitlochry just now and Scottish theatre could really use that sense of excitement,” said Collins, who is appearing in three productions at the theatre this summer, including Grease which opens this month. “Making Scottish entertainment more globally recognised is one thing I am always really passionate about,” he added.

2 weeks ago | thenational.scot | Nan Spowart

“You can’t justify that – a three-year-old child is a three-year-old child,” said Smith, from Berwickshire. “It does not matter where on the planet they are from, they do not deserve to be targeted, maimed and murdered.” Equally harrowing was hearing about a young mum who lost her baby and one arm when an Israeli explosive hit as she was breastfeeding.