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Letters: Two poems to mark VE Day
David Starsmeare shares two of his poems to mark VE day. The poems are from a set which take us from the early days of war, his times as an evacuee in the West Country, and then back to London. Celebrations VE DAY, May 1945 Wounded in France long years before Our father…
Read MoreNew documentary tells the story of world record-breaking Maclean brothers
Now seasoned ocean rowers with world records under their belts, the Maclean brothers are currently on day 22 of their extraordinary 9,000-mile row across the Pacific Ocean. But back in 2019, when they set out to cross the 3,000-mile Atlantic in a 28-foot boat, the Edinburgh trio had no rowing experience. A new documentary –…
Read MoreSurviving piece of Iron Age fabric buried in Loch Tay for 2,500 years goes on display
This surviving piece of Iron Age fabric, which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2,500 years, is going on display for the first time. Believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in Britain and dating back to the early to middle part of the Iron Age,…
Read MoreEvidence of earliest human populations to have lived in Scotland discovered on Isle of Skye
Evidence of one of the earliest human populations known to have lived in Scotland has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. Stone tools found on the island are believed to be between 11,000 and 11,500 years old and date from a period known as the Late Upper Palaeolithic. The find means the west coast…
Read MoreFrom Scrums to squats: How Peter Eccles Found New Purpose on the Farm
Peter Eccles saw himself as a dedicated and conscientious farm manager and hardworking rugby teammate. But when both came to an end, he found himself having something of an identity crisis. Now, after opening his own on-farm fitness business and getting involved in supporting the wellbeing organisation Farmstrong Scotland, he opens up about finding his…
Read MoreVictorian Crossley engine discovered in attic of former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh
A rare Victorian Crossley engine has been discovered in the attic of a former courthouse and jail in Edinburgh. The engine is one of only three in the world and has remained hidden at the building on the Royal Mile for decades. Built in 1878, this marvel of Victorian engineering, it was far ahead of…
Read MoreBest places to live in Scotland revealed – did your area make the list?
Ever wondered where the best place to live in Scotland is? Well, Garrington Property Finders has unveiled their list of the best places to live in Scotland. Bridge of Allan has been crowned as this year’s best place to live, it has been revealed. Garrington Property Finders ranked more than 160 communities across Scotland…
Read More7 Hidden Scottish Villages You Need to Visit
Scotland’s dramatic landscapes and charming villages draw visitors from around the world, but some of its most beautiful spots remain blissfully off the beaten path. If you’re looking to escape the crowds, these seven hidden villages should be on your list. 1. Pennan, Aberdeenshire Where: North-east coast, about an hour from Aberdeen. Tucked between…
Read MoreConservation stocking may be the only option to stop complete loss of wild salmon populations new study finds
Wild salmon numbers in Scotland have declined to such an extent that conservation stocking may be the only option to stop the complete loss of the threatened populations, experts have warned. A groundbreaking new study by the River Carron Conservation Association (RCCA) found fish stocked as eggs or juveniles survive to return as adults and…
Read MoreFilming for the 10th season of Shetland gets underway – and Ashley Jensen is back
Filming for the tenth season of hit TV show Shetland is underway, with Ashley Jensen reprising her role as DI Ruth Calder. Alison O’Donnell will also be back to play her role DI Alison ‘Tosh’ MacIntosh as filming begins on the Shetland Isles over the next few months. Originally based on award-winning novels by crime…
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