In pictures: stunning pictures of Scotland’s east coast
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An amateur photographer has created a selection of breathtaking photographs that show off the beauty of Scotland’s east coast.
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Sean Connery named ‘most handsome’ James Bond
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He was the lad from Fountainbridge that grew up to become the most famous man on the planet. Sean Connery will forever be linked with the role of James Bond, the suave British spy who became a cinematic phenomenon.
In pictures: huge Highland estate hits the market
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If you fancy living like landed gentry then this Perthshire estate may be the perfect place to call home
20 of Scotland’s best loved historic sites get £40m upgrade
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Some of Scotland’s most cherished historic properties will benefit from a £40m upgrade over the next three years.
Brian Ferguson: Trad scene is booming, but can anyone replace Runrig?
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Not so long ago it was a case of feast or famine for many of Scotland’s musicians. The summer and winter festivals were still a time for hectic schedules, long journeys and playing to packed crowds in concert venues, village halls and tents across the UK.
Archaeologists trace lost settlements of Glencoe destroyed after 1692 massacre
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Archaeologists are to trace the lost settlements of the Glencoe Massacre for the first time and place the human story of the atrocity back into one of Scotland’s most visited landscapes.
First Minister’s residence Bute House ‘needs £300k of repairs’
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The official residence of the First Minister in Edinburgh requires around £300,000 of repair work, it has been reported.
First Gaelic film tackling transgender issues in triple awards win
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The first ever Gaelic film depicting a transgender character has won three major industry honours – including a public vote.
First Gaelic film tackling transgender issues in triple award win
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The first ever Gaelic film depicting a transgender character has won three major industry honours – including a public vote.
Industry bodies link up to preserve ‘authentic’ Scottish whiskies
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Two drinks industry bodies have joined forces to better protect “authentic” Scottish whiskies.
Restorers aim to get Glasgow’s last tram back on track
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The last of Scotland’s original trams is being restored so it can carry passengers again during its 80th anniversary next year.
Unknown poem by Scots writer found in journal of Queen Victoria wet nurse
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A previously unknown poem by Scots writer James Hogg has been unearthed in the notebook of a young girl who later became a wet nurse for Queen Victoria’s firstborn.
Unknown poem by Ettrick Shepherd James Hogg found in girl’s journal
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A previously unknown poem by Scots writer James Hogg has been unearthed in the notebook of a young girl who later became a wet nurse for Queen Victoria’s firstborn.
Edinburgh landmarks to be lit up red to attract Chinese tourists
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A string of Edinburgh’s most prominent buildings and landmarks will be lit up red this week as part of the biggest ever drive to attract more Chinese visitors to the city – now that they are on the verge of outnumbering American tourists in the capital.
Red landmarks give green light to Chinese New Year visitors
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A string of Edinburgh’s most prominent buildings and landmarks will be lit up red this week as part of the biggest ever drive to attract more Chinese visitors to the city – now that they are on the verge of outnumbering American tourists in the capital.
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