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We know, we know, you’ve already got a reserved sign placed on that one special seat in the library that gets the afternoon light. Studying is your absolute number one priority and who are we to try and sway
you from the hallowed halls of academia? If you do somehow fi nd the time to put down the books and treat yourself to a wee bit o’ culture though, you’ll fi nd plenty going on in Edinburgh, Glasgow and
beyond. Here’s our pick of the autumn / winter action
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GLASGOW AMERICANA MACKINTOSH FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL SCOTLAND If you’re a young designer interested in learning more about the industry, this festival is a great way to get going. Now in its i fth year, the festival showcases creativity, and has a series of competitions designed to nurture engagement. Plus, in 2018 the festival features a showcase of design and visual communication created by young people entitled Young & Powerful. Hoorah. Glasgow, Sat 20–Sun 25 Nov.
Tartan Noir is a big deal, you guys. Every year, there is an entire festival dedicated to Scottish crime writing, and it draws quite a crowd. The festival has big-name authors, as well as a criminal cabaret, a writer’s football match, and the highlight is always the opening gala, which features a torchlight parade through the streets of Stirling. Stirling, Fri 21–Sun 23 Sep. Scotland’s been waiting with baited breath, and now the V&A Dundee is i nally here. The opening weekend will feature the 3D festival, celebrating design, music and performance, headlined by none other than Primal Scream, plus Lewis Capaldi and Be Charlotte. Dundee, Sat 15 Sep.
Get yer stetsons out: this festival of blues, folk and country is coming west. Yola Carter, Emily Barker (pictured), and Anthony D’Amato are all on the bill this year. The only question remaining: will you wear those cowboy boots you secretly keep stuffed in your wardrobe? Glasgow, Wed 3–Sun 7 Oct. Every October, the legend that is Charles Rennie Mackintosh is celebrated with an all-encompassing festival. The programme includes exhibitions, tours, workshops, activities and more. 2018 is the 150th anniversary of the man himself’s birth, so expect some rather special events. Glasgow, Mon 1–Wed 31 Oct.
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