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10 Scottish X Files – tales of the unexplained
Alien invasion, disappearing armies and buried Egyptian treasure – these are just some of the Scottish mysteries that have bemused, baffled and terrified in equal measure. Some you may well have heard of, but others you may not. We round up 10 of our favourites. 1. Loch Ness Monster Tales of a monster in Loch…
Read MorePictish stone found at Scottish church site
A previously unknown carved Pictish stone has been found at an early Christian church site in the Dingwall area. The rare find, described by experts as being of ‘national importance’, was thought to have to been carved around 1200 years ago. It is decorated with a number of Pictish symbols and it is likely to…
Read MoreMonument to Bonnie Prince Charlie’s ‘preserver’ restored
A monument to Flora MacDonald which describes her as the ‘Preserver of Prince Charles Edward Stuart’ has been restored. The Skye landmark has been restored, thanks to the efforts of Kilmuir Community Council in partnership with the Highland Council. The Flora MacDonald monument is in Kilmuir burial ground located on the Trotternish peninsula of the…
Read MoreA Scottish link to the Titanic investigation
The Titanic tragedy in 1912 resulted in an investigation into the deaths of 2229 people who officially were lost in the sinking. The investigation into what happened has a connection to the London Scottish regiment, as the tragedy on 15 April 1912 resulted in an inquiry by the British Wreck Commissioner on behalf of the…
Read MoreArgyllshire Gathering prepares for the games
Some of the best bagpipers, strongest men, highest jumpers and top dancers in the world will take part in the Argyllshire Gathering’s Oban Games tomorrow (Thursday). The 148th staging of the event, being held in Mossfield Park, will kick-off with the March of the Stewards, led by a mass band of competing pipers, from Station…
Read MoreEnjoy the military tattoo – from the comfort of home
Those who can’t attend the 2019 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo can enjoy this year’s show from the comfort of home. The theme for this year’s Tattoo has been Kaleidoscope, reflecting the optical invention which was created by Scottish physicist Sir David Brewster in 1816, with the emphasis on performances bold with colour and light. This…
Read MoreWe could all do with amiable Amelie in our lives
There is something of a fairytale feel to Amelie – The Musical. Based upon the film of the same name, Amelia delves into the life of a shy waitress, the titular character, as she endeavours to turn her own sense of isolation into something wonderful for others. In many ways, it’s a story that we…
Read MoreWitty play coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal
Witty, razor sharp play What’s In A Name? is to play at Theatre Royal, Glasgow next month. Joining Joe Thomas, best known for his role in E4’s The Inbetweeners, are Bo Poraj (Miranda, Musketeers), Laura Patch (Afterlife, Star Stories), Summer Strallen (Top Hat, Young Frankenstein) and Alex Gaumond (Company, Dirty Rotten Scoundrel, Matilda). What’s In…
Read MoreThe forgotten Scottish answer to Lord Nelson
Why is Fifer Sir Andrew Wood, the first Admiral of Scotland’s navy and a fearless figure whose naval prowess kept the nation safe from English raiders, a half-forgotten hero? Just past the Mercury Motorsports garage on the way to Lower Largo in Fife, look left. Up on the brow of the hill, like a sentinel…
Read MoreWhich witch is which? A history of Scottish witchcraft
What would you do if the milk in your fridge soured a week early, or a seemingly healthy pot plant suddenly withered and died? Imagine blaming one of your neighbours, getting them arrested and then watching as they were strangled and burnt at the stake. This is pretty much what happened to almost four thousand…
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