Grab the watercolours – this one is for the kids! Bluebellgray launched #artwithbluebellgray during lockdown this year to keep the kids creative while stuck at home. The sessions were fantastic and now they're making a return for our virtual festival. Join Fi, Archie & Ted on a paint along to create Scottish animals with a festive twist! Be sure to share your creations in the comments. | The Scots Magazine

The flying fingers of Scottish entertainer Brandon McPhee playing 'The Bluebird Polka' on button accordion at the Tivoli Theatre in Aberdeen in February 2024. This was part of The Brendon McPhee Show, a wonderful mix of classic Country, Folk, Irish and Scottish music, which features Manson Grant on piano, along with Robert Cameron on drums, Derek Thurlby on Steel & Electric Guitar and Jamie Anderson on guitar. You can see lots more from Brandon on his page Brandon McPhee The Bluebell Polka was w