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Alexander McCall Smith reveals he can write up to 4,000 words a day

ALEXANDER McCall Smith has revealed he can write up to 4,000 words a day - when he is working at “full tilt”. The author, most...

Inmates use celebrity hypnotist to kick smoking habits

SCOTS inmates are using celebrity hypnotist Paul McKenna to kick their smoking habits. The TV host’s self-help guide - Quit Smoking Today - has been...

Scots gamekeeper branded “world’s worst author” hailed literary giant

A SCOTTISH gamekeeper once branded “the world’s worst author” is now being hailed as a literary giant. Exactly 200 years ago, Angus McDiarmid wrote a...

Scots kids ditch books on supernatural for war and sport

YOUNG Scots bookworms have lost their appetite for supernatural romances and magical adventures - now favouring books on WW1, sports and nostalgic mysteries. This year’s...

Scotland forward Mackie rejoins QPR

BY DARREN JOHNSTONE - CAPITAL CITY PRESS Scotland forward Jamie Mackie has returned to Queens Park Rangers after signing an initial two-year deal at Loftus...

Struggling youngsters to be appointed Attainment Advisors

YOUNGSTERS who need help with reading and maths will be appointed Attainment Advisors under a new scheme. Education Scotland has started a recruitment campaign to...

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