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In the ‘Edgelands’ project, photographer and illustrator James Sinfield explores the hinterland between urban areas and the ‘proper’ countryside.

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Speed of life:

Alistair Braidwood is charmed by a book of recollections from Bowie fans and collaborators

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Collaborations
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A short story by Frank Rennie, inspired by Alison McGill’s painting ‘Coastal Aerial View’.

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Photos by Jonathan Furmanski
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They may be ambivalent to one another, but the Pixies’ music is still adored as the documentary charting their reunion reveals. By Alastair McKay

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Have pro-independence arguments been marginalised in the run-up to the referendum?
Iain MacWhirter examines charges of media bias – and why more editorial and
political diversity is needed.

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Neil Cooper on two fine new releases shot through with inventive exuberance

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This short story by April L Ford was inspired by Hazel Gore’s painting ‘Living Alone in Paradise’. It comes with a trigger warning for rape and sexual assault.

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A poem by Jamie Robson

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