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Shooting from the lip is his speciality

Nothing and no-one is able to escape the sharp wit of Alasdair Mitchell in this collection of columns from his weekly Sharpshooter column in the...

Review: Salmon Fishing on the River Thurso

Anyone who has ever fished the Thurso would benefit from this scholarly and comprehensive tome. It is packed with information and anecdotes on this major...
The detail in Karen's work is impressive (Photo: Angus Blackburn)

Karen’s trigger happy with her engraving skills

The intricate art of hand engraving guns takes patience, skill and barrel loads of craftsmanship. Being able to handle a gun isn’t something you see...
In Scotland, it is illegal for a boy under the age of ten to see a naked mannequin

10 ridiculous Scottish laws you won’t believe

Who knew Scotland was harbouring such a history of strange and archaic laws? We've all heard rumours about it being illegal to parade cows down...
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Nautical But Nice for first late V&A Dundee event

Tickets for the V&A Dundee’s first Tay Late afterhours event have gone on sale today. Nautical but Nice is an Ocean Liners inspired museum-wide evening...

Family history and the story of a beautiful home

In this gorgeous book written by the current Duke of Buccleuch, the true beauty of the Bowhill House and the intriguing history of the family...