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Bid to protect scuttled Scapa Flow World War I wrecks
One hundred years ago, the German High Seas Fleet was scuttled at Scapa Flow on Orkney. Read More

A German favourite with Scottish ingredients
Schnitzel is a traditional German dish - and it's even better when made with Scottish ingredients. Read More

Scottish filming locations Brits most want to visit
The Isle of Skye, made famous by the 1973 film The Wicker Man, is the number one Scottish film location people want to visit this year. Read More

This walled garden is an all-year-round haven
Margaret and Iain Gimlet ’s garden lies in the Strathtay valley opposite Farragon Hill in Perthshire. Read More

Combine gardening and art in special workshop
A highly-regarded Scottish art school has revealed a new masterclass that combines the medium of art with gardening. Read More

Bob Marley’s band and snooker legend set for festival
Independent family friendly music festival Doune the Rabbit Hole announces its strongest lineup yet as the first wave of more than 50 artists are unve... Read More

Ten Scots places Clan Oliphant members must visit
Scots have been dispersed throughout the world - taking our names and culture with them. Read More

Taking his time to capture nature in its full beauty
To David Johnston, member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour, the north east is an artist’s paradise. Read More

Traditional 1800s home is in a great location
A beautiful B-listed home dating from the 1800s is now on the market. Read More

Turning back the clock to try angling – 1980s style
It has been a long time since plentiful salmon were caught on the River Awe, but a radical ‘new’ technique has had some surprising success… I... Read More

The bad boys in our top 10 of Scots behaving badly
There's an old saying that women can’t resist bounders and cads. Read More

Generous donation brings lifeboat back to life
Following a generous donation from confectionery guru Boyd Tunnock, the St Abbs lifeboat has once again returned to the seas around Berwickshire. Read More

Taxidermist George is keeping the memory of animals alive
Edinburgh-born taxidermist George Jamieson’s fascination with his craft started at a young age. Read More

A class act of a property is the Old Abbey School
The Old Abbey School is a substantial, detached early Victorian town house dating from approximately 1850. Read More

Musical start for the new BBC Scotland channel
A stunning new musical collaboration between Chvrches and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra will be the first content to be broadcast on the new BBC... Read More
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Rare whisky from the mythical Malt Mill at auction
An exceptionally rare bottle of blended Scotch whisky that is likely to contain the near mythical Malt Mill single malt is set to go under the hammer ... Read More

Two Scottish products unite for a delicious fusion
Coastal distillery Glenglassaugh has partnered with a traditional highland smoked salmon producer to create something special. Read More

It’s been worth the 30 year wait for Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky has announced the release of the second edition of Glengoyne 30 Year Old. Read More