Video: The most interesting stops on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
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As one of the most famous streets in the world. The Mile doesn’t disappoint when it comes to unusual tales of its past.
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7 of the best walks along the River Clyde
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The River Clyde is Scotland’s second-longest river and has played a vital role in shaping both the country’s destiny and its economic fortunes for many centuries.
The cheapest properties for sale in Edinburgh just now
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Fancy buying a home in the capital but don’t think you can afford it? Think again, as all of these properties are on the market for less than £100,000
Video: Explore Scotland’s new driving route - the Snow Roads
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The route winds for 90 miles over some of Scotland’s lesser travelled roads, skims the notorious double-hair pin bend of Devil’s Elbow and takes drivers to the highest public point accessible by car in the country.
The Braer oil disaster: Scotland’s worst environmental catastrophe
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At 5.19am on January 5, 1993, the Shetland coastguard was advised the MV Braer, a Liberian-registered oil tanker, had lost all power.
Brass plate from shipwreck found in bird’s nest inspires exhibition
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It was one of the worst tragedies to befall Scotland during World War One, when all but one of the crew aboard two Royal Navy destroyers perished in the waters off Orkney in treacherous conditions.
Video: 9 stunning ruined castles of Scotland
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Scotland’s ruined castles are often powerful windows into the past and tell the stories of shifting power and prestige over the centuries.
Bafta ceremony will ‘shine spotlight’ on harassment scandal
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The chief executive of Bafta has said the sexual harassment scandal that has rocked the film industry has been “genuinely shocking” and she would support award winners speaking about it on stage.
Then and now: Gorgie-Dalry shopfronts 1981 and present day
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FATHER Time never stands still, least of all for city streetscapes. Shopfronts are constantly transformed and businesses and buildings come and go as the years relentlessly tumble forward.
Eight fun and free ways to get fit in Edinburgh in 2018
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After all the festive overindulging, January is the perfect time of year to get off the sofa and become more active.
Video: Ten island paradises to visit in Scotland
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If mainland Scotland is a hive of activity and culture, the islands are tranquil paradises waiting for your arrival.
Video: A short history of Scotland
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From the Picts and Caledonians through to the Kingdom of Alba and on to the Jacobite rebellion, Scotland has a fascinating history.
Dundee named as one of the world’s must visit destinations of 2018
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Dundee has been named by Bloomberg alongside Los Angeles, Florence and Jordan as one of the top holiday destinations for travellers this year.
Video: ten of Scotland's best ruined castles
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Scotland's ruined castles are often powerful windows into the past and tell the stories of shifting power and prestige over the centuries.
Clan searches for burial spot of “Ulysses of the Highlands”
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A search is underway for the final resting place of a revered chief of Clan Cameron who was known as the Ulysses of the Highlands given his brute strength and fighting prowess.
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