Heinz Beans widow dies in Lothians castle
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Drue Heinz, a wealthy American international philanthropist of the literary arts, has died at her castle near the Capital at the age of 103.
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In pictures: 10 of the best views in Edinburgh
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Built over seven hills it’s hardly surprising that Scotland’s capital is spoiled with enchanting views - here are ten of the city’s finest vistas.
RAF veteran held in Great Escape war camp proud of centenary
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An RAF veteran who was shot down and imprisoned in the Great Escape prisoner of war camp has said he never imagined he would see the centenary of the service.
Film reviews: Ready Player One | Isle of Dogs | Journeyman | The Islands and the Wales
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Steven Spielberg shows why he is still king of the blockbuster, though Wes Anderson’s fabulous, funny and touching Isle of Dogs is the best family film of the moment
Watch viral Kilted Yoga duo downward dog in Jersey
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The tartan-clad pair show off a number of poses in the promotional video celebrating a new easyJet route between Edinburgh and Jersey.
New exhibition celebrates ‘Glasgow cultural icon’ Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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His work has played a crucial role in defining the identity of his home city for more than a century.
The “£3m scandal” of the lost World War One airfield
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An airfield and gunnery school at Loch Doon in Ayrshire became one of the most “striking wastes of public money” on record given the unsuitable conditions of the site where boggy ground made it impossible for pilots to land.
Scotland’s seven ‘ancient wonders’ revealed in historic manuscript
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A millennium-old manuscript detailing the ancient wonders of Britain has prompted a geography professor to try and hunt them down.
Exhibition to celebrate Glasgow icon Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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An exhibition celebrating Glasgow’s “greatest cultural icon” Charles Rennie Mackintosh is opening to celebrate the 150th anniversary of his birth.
Interview: Dunbar bodyboarder Josh Christopherson on making Scottish surfing history
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I’m not really that into competitions,” says Dunbar-based surfer and bodyboarder Josh Christopherson. There’s nothing particularly controversial about that view – lots of people are attracted to surfing precisely because you don’t need to do it competitively in order to enjoy it.
Amazon the new Great British Bake Off sponsor in £5m deal
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Amazon has been announced as the new broadcast sponsor for the second series of Channel 4’s The Great British Bake Off in a deal reported to be worth about £5 million.
Stars of Avengers blockbuster to unveil Edinburgh film scenes
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Stars of the Avengers: Infinity War blockbuster are set to unveil the scenes filmed in Edinburgh – before the film gets its world premiere in Hollywood.
SNP MSP delivers entire Holyrood speech in Gaelic
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An MSP has called for Gaelic to be given Unesco status as she delivered an entire Holyrood speech in the language.
A Harry Potter escape room is finally set to open in Edinburgh
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MUGGLES are gearing up for a new adventure as a Harry Potter escape room is set to open its doors in the Capital next month.
A Harry Potter escape room challenge is set to open in Edinburgh
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MUGGLES are gearing up for a new adventure as a Harry Potter escape room is set to open its doors in the Capital next month.
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