
Opinion


Does Evil Exist?
Granite Noir session gives an enthusiastic prodding to a fundamental question

Dark Doric Workshop
Jan Simpson dabbles in Doric at an excellent creative writing workshop at Granite Noir.

The Customs of the Country: Gordon J Brown & Quentin Bates
Authors discuss how setting can offer contrasts in landscape and societal texture

Pantsers versus Planners
Successful authors discuss approaching a new novel. Is it better to plan or fly by the seat of your…

Taking Inspiration from the Past: Elly Griffiths and S.G. MacLean
Two more crime novelists reveal their writing insights

Granfalloon
A most meaningful album launch attended by a most meaningless assortment of humans.

Atmospheric Pressure: Doug Johnstone & Sarah Ward
Crime writers talk about the importance of location in their work

In Conversation with Kristina Ohlsson
Sweden’s Queen of Crime Fiction reveals her motivations at Granite Noir

Crime Stoppers Turned Crime Writers: Denzil Meyrick & Kate London
Two ex-cops talk of their writing experiences at Granite Noir

Writers’ Picks for 2017
The Wee Review team tell us what they’re most looking forward to culturally this year.

Writers’ Picks of the Year 2016
A few of the The Wee Review team look back at their cultural highlights of 2016.

Kick Out The Jams
The political phrase du jour makes a convenient acronym but has sinister undertones

Napier University MA Film Course Showcase
Incredible promise demonstrated by a seriously impressive showcase of student filmmakers.

I, Daniel Blake
It’s received praise and criticism alike, but Loach’s latest hits too close to home to be dismissed as a mere polemic.

Feature: Bad Moon Rising – Charles Manson and Pop Culture
In the lead up to Hallowe’en, the story of a real-life boogeyman.

Oxjam Edinburgh Takeover
Edinburgh hosts the 10th anniversary of the Oxjam festival with characteristic style.

Electric Fields Festival
After a successful third year, fesival has an even bigger reputation to live up to.

A Reviewers’ Code Of Conduct?
Thoughts on a more constructive reviewing environment at the Fringe

Isolation in Modern Society: A Blessing or a Curse?
A fascinating discussion on a worryingly growing problem from the Just Festival conversation series.