New images provide snapshot of small town life in Scotland in 70s and 80s
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Newly-digitised photographs of small town Scotland in the 1970s and early 80s have been released by Historic Environment Scotland.
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7 exciting jobs for football fans in Scotland
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Making a living as a professional footballer may be an unattainable dream for most of us, but that doesn't mean you should rule out a career in football. Take a look at these seven job vacancies in the Scottish game.
Footage released of Avengers:Infinity War battle sequence shot in Waverley Station
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Extended footage of the Avengers: Infinity War blockbuster that were shot in Edinburgh have finally been released - depicting an epic battle in Waverley Station.
Disused Ratho quarry set to become Scotland’s first surfing arena
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Plans to build what would be Scotland’s first artificial surfing arena have moved a step closer to becoming a reality, after they were recommended for approval by officials.
In pictures: the history of the Dean Village
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The Dean Village is arguably one of the most photogenic areas of the city, with rows of mews houses, former mills and industrial buildings and leafy outlook
Video: Houses made of LEGO-like wood bricks could come to Scotland
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A French company has developed a system which allows builders to easily assemble housing out of wood bricks, without using any nails, screws or glue - and it could be coming to Scotland.
‘Scottish News’ media company folds before first issue
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A media start-up which claimed it would hire up to 300 journalists has folded without printing a single newspaper or broadcasting any material.
Footage of Charlie Chaplin and Harry Lauder together to be screened at Scotland's oldest cinema
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Rarely-seen footage of the celebrated Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder performing alongside Hollywood legend Charlie Chaplin is to be screened to the public at Scotland’s oldest purpose-built cinema next month.
Is Scotland set for a mini April heatwave?
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Warm air from Africa is giving Scottish weather a much needed boost, with temperatures set to rise to 20 degrees in some parts of the country - but how long will it last?
Book review: The Overstory, by Richard Powers
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On the front of this book is a red circle with the words of the novelist Margaret Atwood: “It’s not possible for Powers to write an uninteresting book”. This is true, to an extent. The book’s ideas are indeed interesting.
Story of ancient Dalriada kingdom to be told at Crinan Canal
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The story of “Britain’s most beautiful shortcut” and the ancient coastal kingdom of Dalriada is set to be brought to life thanks to a £1.5 million project to create a new heritage and community hub at the gateway to the historic Crinan Canal in Ardrishaig.
OTD 1882: Crofters and police clash at Battle of the Braes
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A violent confrontation between police and crofters broke out during a planned mass eviction on the Isle of Skye 136 years ago today.
Edinburgh's links to the slave trade set to be laid bare
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Edinburgh’s little-known links to the slave trade are set to be properly highlighted for the first time under a new drive to raise greater awareness of its past history among young people.
Capital’s links to the slave trade set to be laid bare
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Edinburgh’s little-known links to the slave trade are set to be properly highlighted for the first time under a new drive to raise greater awareness of its past history among young people.
7,600 deported to Commonwealth nations on ‘charter flights’ since 2010
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Thousands of people have been forcibly removed from the UK and returned to Commonwealth countries on controversial Home Office charter flights, it can be revealed.
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