Barefoot soldier’s 700-mile march ends in Edinburgh

A FATHER who’s marching barefoot across Britain is due to finish his incredible 700-mile journey in Edinburgh this month. Christopher Brannigan, known as the “barefoot soldier”, aims to raise £250,000 to fund a ground-breaking gene therapy treatment for his daughter, Hasti. She has Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS), a rare genetic disorder for which their…

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Shots of the day

Remember the great outdoors? We do, and so do the North Highland Initiative, who have unveiled their ‘Highland Time’ campaign, which is a virtual tour of the North Highlands to enjoy from the comfort of your home.

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Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s Scotland

Written before the independence referendum, My Scotland, Our Britain is a highly personal account of Gordon Brown’s Scotland. Now, with a new afterword, the former Prime Minister reflects upon the referendum campaign and Scotland’s rejection of independence, while continuing to make the case for a constitutional settlement that further unites the country. My Scotland, Our…

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Schnitzel could be one of your favourite things

Putting pork on our plates is the aim of Quality Meat Scotland’s Go Places with Pork campaign. A range of simple recipes inspired by world cuisines have been launched as part of the campaign to get the nation cooking with Specially Selected Pork. Quality Meat Scotland’s marketing manager Kirsty Fox, said: ‘When it comes to…

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There’s no stopping the ladies in their 19th outing

The latest book in the No 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, The Colour of all the Cattle does not disappoint. Despite being the 19th book in the series, McCall Smith has not run out of ideas, producing yet another engaging installment to join the rest of the series. The series follows protagonist Mma Precious Ramotswe in…

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