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Dress worn by 18th century Scottish noblewoman linked to Jacobites goes under the hammer
A dress reputedly worn at the Palace of Holyroodhouse by an 18th century Scottish noblewoman closely allied to the Jacobite cause is going under the hammer in Edinburgh. The dress is one of more than 80 lots belonging to the Earls of Airlie which will go under the hammer as part of Lyon & Turnbull’s…
Read MoreTop 5 things to do at Scone Palace International Horse Trials
Sponsored Content | This summer, for the first time, a brand-new equestrian spectacle is galloping onto Scotland’s sporting and social calendar, we take a look and some of the best things to see and do at the event this year. Promising four thrilling days of sporting action this August from 21-24, Scone Palace International Horse…
Read MoreSt Kilda overtakes Bass Rock as home of the world’s largest gannet colony
St Kilda is now home to the world’s largest gannet colony, the first drone census of the remote archipelago has revealed. Gannets are the UK’s largest seabird and can be found across the North Atlantic. Adults are distinguished by their white feathers, large wingspan of up to two metres, black wingtips, and the unique yellow…
Read MoreArchaeologists identify 250-year-old shipwreck in Orkney
Archaeologists have identified a 250-year-old shipwreck, which was discovered on the island of Sanday in Orkney. Evidence points to the wreck being the Earl of Chatham, a former Royal Navy vessel called HMS Hind which was renamed once it became a whaling ship. A sixth rate 24-gun frigate, HMS Hind saw many years of active…
Read MoreLife on Barra and Vatersay explored in new documentary as islands buck depopulation trend
From its world-famous beach airport and stunning landscapes to its strong Gaelic identity and vital fishing and crofting industries, life on the Hebridean isles of Barra and Vatersay can be pretty spectacular. Now new BBC Alba documentary takes a peek behind the curtains of modern life on the islands as they continue to buck the…
Read MoreScottish Highlands community secures funds to buy their local pub
A community in the Scottish Highlands is celebrating after securing the funds to buy their local pub whose original structure pre-dates 1746. The historic Glenuig Inn in Lochaber was built on the site of a building burned down by government soldiers hunting for Bonne Prince Charlie after the Jacobite uprising. It has become a traditional…
Read MoreJo Malone summer pop-up at St James Quarter
This July, Jo Malone London is bringing the British seaside to St James Quarter. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July a sweet summertime experience will be arriving in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter inspired by the brand-new Raspberry Ripple scent. The limited-edition collection captures all the magic of sandcastles, sunny spells and scoops of a…
Read MoreThe jewellery designer making earrings from recycled silk: ‘Each piece tells a story’
Ever since she was a little girl, Karolina Binczyk has always loved to make things. As a child growing up in Poland, her mother taught her how to draw, knit, and sew and normally found her doing some sort of arts and crafts. After graduating in 2007 from the Institute of Design as an interior…
Read MoreCampsie High Kirk Church: Historic church to reopen as community arts centre after £1 purchase
The 200-year-old Campsie High Kirk Church which was previously destroyed in a fire is set to begin a new chapter as a community arts centre after it was transferred to the local community. Campsie High Kirk Church lay empty and without an owner for years after a fire in 1984. Friends of Campsie High Kirk…
Read MoreMark Wahlberg surprises ocean-rowing Maclean brothers with mid-Pacific call
Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg surprised three Scottish brothers rowing across the Pacific Ocean with a second call in a matter of weeks – and says it won’t be the last. ‘You guys are bored. You need someone to talk to. You need someone to, you know, give you a little pump up. Let me know.…
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