The joy of sharing a good picture book can span across generations. Discover a list of our favourite children's books that represent different kinds of grandparents, perfect for cuddling up and ...

How many people speak Gaelic? Census records number fluent Gaelic speakers(this link will open in a new window) in Scotland around 57,600, or approximately 1% of the ...

We are excited to offer five copies of Magical Worlds: An Enchanted Colouring Adventure by Johanna Basford in our October Book of the Month competition, courtesy of our friends at Ebury Press. To be ...

This October, Edinburgh celebrates its twenty years since its designation as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. The prestigious title was created here in 2004, and Edinburgh is now one of 53 ...

We have five copies of The Edge of the Silver Sea by Alex Mullarky to be won! All you need to do is answer the question at the bottom of the page. Entries close at 11.59pm on Thursday 31 October. All ...

Full terms and conditions apply. 'A charming tale of a wee beastie finding courage through friendship. Kellock’s fluid illustrations of her imaginary and delightful beasties help each other to ...

Each month we'll provide a prompt to get you started, but where the story goes from there is entirely up to you. The 50 Word Fiction competition includes four categories: adult writers, all-age Gaelic ...

I'm a queer disabled writer living in Edinburgh. I write literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. I gained a Creative Writing Masters with Distinction from Edinburgh Napier University ...

Please check local library webpages for online Bookbug Sessions. Bookbug Sessions are free events for children aged 0-5 years and their mums, dads and carers. Sessions last around 30 minutes and ...

Songs and rhymes are a great way to have fun with your child – and they’re also one of the best things you can do to support their development. You can find songs and rhymes to suit different moods or ...

Try singing this to your baby when they wake up, try using your wee one’s name, perhaps changing the words to ‘Hello… (baby’s name)…let’s have fun and play’. Use this as circle time when children ...

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