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Experimental archaeologist Isobelle Hanby with the piece of woven fabric which lay buried in the bottom of Loch Tay in Perthshire for nearly 2500 years. Credit Martin Shields

Surviving 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...
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Evidence 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...
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From 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...
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Victorian 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...
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Best 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...
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7 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....

Scientist Bob Kindness releasing late fry into the River Carron. Credit Elliot Roberts

Conservation 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...
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Filming 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...
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Underwater camera set up 55 years ago to catch the Loch Ness Monster discovered

An underwater camera set up 55 years ago to try and photograph the Loch Ness Monster has been discovered by a robot submarine. It is...
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Vintage tractor unveiled to help raise money for Eilidh MacLeod charity

A vintage tractor has been given an incredible makeover to become a fundraising machine for the music charity set up in memory of Manchester Arena...
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Edinburgh Jeweller Sarah Hutchison on Mother’s Day: ‘I miss my own mother terribly and wish that she could be here to enjoy the family that I have now with me’

Edinburgh Jeweller Sarah Hutchison on the joy of being a mother on Mother's Day, how she copes with the day after the loss of her...
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Beloved STILL sculpture by renowned Scottish sculptor Rob Mulholland returned to Loch Earn

The beloved STILL sculpture, created by renowned Scottish sculptor and environmental artist Rob Mulholland, has returned to the waters of Loch Earn.  Positioned serenely in the...

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