Ryanair announce flash sale to Europe with flights from £6.99
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Ryanair have launched an autumn flash sale with cheap flights to Europe from Scotland up for grabs until midnight
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Five best vegetables to plant in your garden right now
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There's still time to get your vegetable seeds off to a flying start so that you can harvest your own crop in the autumn
Interview: Marine turned businessman Tommy Kelly on taking climbing and skiing brand Jöttnar to the next level
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It’s nearly five years now since I first interviewed Royal Marine-turned-businessman Tommy Kelly for The Scotsman. The former Stewart’s Melville and Napier University student had just started a company called Jöttnar...
Five of the best dog-friendly hotels in Scotland
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Sometimes it's hard to find somewhere that's dog-friendly to stay but we sniff out five of the best hotels in Scotland where furry friends are given a warm reception
Five best wildlife spots to explore around Edinburgh and the Lothians
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If you're wild about wildlife there's no need to drive miles in search of it, some extraordinary animals are lurking close to your doorstep
Art review: Gray’s School of Art Degree Show 2018
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Gray’s is the smallest of Scotland’s four big art schools, and it’s a little smaller this year, thanks to an unusually low number of graduates in Fine Art (45 in total). Numbers promise to be back up again next year...
Book review: The Blood Road, by Stuart MacBride
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After making only a cameo appearance in last year’s Now We Are Dead, in which Stuart MacBride brought DI (now DS) Roberta Steel to the fore, Aberdeen detective Logan McRae is back centre stage, with a move from CID to Professional Standards.
The death of the mountain marathon in Scotland
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Once a delight for ultra runners at home and abroad, the two famous mountain marathons in Scotland have recently died a quiet death
Seven free outdoor activities for children in Edinburgh and the Lothians
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The long summer holidays are nearly here but what to do with the kids that doesn't involve spending pennies? Peel them away from their screens and get them outdoors to discover bearded dragons and snakelock...
Scots rock icon Shirley Manson feels ‘maternal’ towards fans
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Scottish rock icon Shirley Manson has revealed she feels maternal instincts towards her fans after discovering her music has helped some of them deal with the impact of murder, rape and changing their sexual identity.
Scottish hotel adds midge burgers to the summer menu
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They are the scourge of the Scottish summer, feasting on the flesh of anyone seeking to enjoy the great outdoors.
Kelly Macdonald calls for end to ‘madness’ of male-dominated film industry
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Scottish screen star Kelly Macdonald has called for an end to the “madness” of the male-dominated film industry as her first lead role for more than 20 years was unveiled in Edinburgh.
Glasgow unveils 4000-strong volunteer team for 2018 Euro Championships
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Suzy Perez Cameron and Yash Patel were at Kelvingrove Museum as the Glasgow 2018 European Championships unveil Team 2018, a 4,000-strong volunteer workforce.
Remains of “ancient wolf” found in Highland peat bog
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The remains of an animal believed to be a young wolf that roamed the Highlands up to 2,000 years ago have been discovered in a Highland peat bog.
Edinburgh Festival and Fringe 2018: essential dates for your diary
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If you’re feeling unprepared for Edinburgh Festival season, we’ve got the ultimate cheat sheet.
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