Tag: Heritage
about 22 hours ago
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The spectacular cottages overlooking picturesque Scottish island loch gifted by prized Shetland P...

The properties in Unst were gifted to National Trust for Scotland by Joy Sandison, a prized Shetland Pony breeder who...

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3 days ago
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You can now stay in this ruined castle near Edinburgh with Mary, Queen of Scots link

History lovers can sink into the deep past as part of Rosslyn Castle is restored and opened to guests.

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4 days ago
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Why the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond petition has surged past 150,000 signatures

Mega-resort plan for bonnie banks is “most opposed planning application in Scottish history”, protesters claim

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4 days ago
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The 300-year-old legend about a Jacobite era assassination on Bonnie Prince Charlie finally answered

The legend had been passed down for centuries

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9 days ago
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Why Vikings enjoyed ‘high fertility rates’ on Scottish islands

A quieter life beckoned for Scandinavian settlers on arrival in Scotland

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10 days ago
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Funny Shop Names: Here are 32 of Scotland’s punniest business names starting - including Florist ...

Scots are famed for their witty humour, and if you’re ‘kilt-y’ of charge of enjoying Scottish puns then you’ll love t...

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10 days ago
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The chilling map that shows the devastation of a nuclear attack on Scotland

The hand-drawn map was produced at the height of the Cold War

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10 days ago
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How to see the flight marking 80th anniversary of Scot's heroic mission in World War Two 'flying ...

Catalina flight will mark the war honour of two men who flew “flying boats” over Scottish skies

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10 days ago
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Flamingo Land theme park decision date revealed for banks of Loch Lomond

A date has been set for a board decision on the fate of Flamingo Land

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13 days ago
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New township plan for Scottish island could 'beat climate change and housing shortages'

One Scottish island has come up with a solution to the threat of rising sea levels and housing shortages - build a ne...

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17 days ago
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How Eric Liddell is continuing to inspire 100 years on from his gold medal victory in Paris in 1924

The impact of the sportsman – remembered as the Flying Scotsman – is still being felt today.

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17 days ago
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The aristocrat who 'imprisoned' his twin sons on Scottish islands for 26 years

One of the men escaped from his keeper after being rescued by a Quaker.

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17 days ago
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Outlawed Scottish clan to gather for 200th anniversary and bless stones of their ancient chiefs

MacGregors to meet in their Argyll heartlands.

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18 days ago
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NC500: Fury over £40 motorhome pass for North Coast 500 amid backlash from 'livid' caravan park o...

The £40 scheme has been brought in to tackle the impact of high numbers of motorhome users in the Highlands but has b...

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23 days ago
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RSS Discovery: Shackleton's famous Scottish ship explored like never before as 'digital twin' cre...

New light shed on the lives of heroic Antarctic explorers

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23 days ago
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A Royal Family trip down the rabbit hole with King Charles, Queen Camilla, Prince William and the...

The King led proceedings at the annual Order of the Thistle service at St Giles’ Cathedral.

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24 days ago
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Royal family in Scotland: The new members to be inducted into Scotland's historic Order of the Th...

Several members of the Royal Family will attend a ceremony at St Giles’ Cathedral to install three new members of the...

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24 days ago
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Aristocrat's 'murder' that shocked Scotland more than 100 years ago revisited by modern crime exp...

The circumstances surrounding the death of Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough on an Argyll estate in 1893 remain a mystery.

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25 days ago
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11 of the best pictures from King Charles III visit to Edinburgh as Royal Week begins

The King is in Edinburgh as part of his visit to Scotland for Holyrood week

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29 days ago
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Four Scottish islands and 8,000 acres gifted to Highland community by philanthropist

A large part of the Coigach peninsula to be handed over by Ian Wace.

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29 days ago
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Philanthropist gifts 8,000 acres to neighbouring Highland community

A large part of the Coigach peninsula to be owned by community after gift from financier Ian Wace.

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about 1 month ago
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Look inside as historic library gifted by one of the 'greatest' Glaswegians reopens

The library has been closed for two years while it was restored

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about 1 month ago
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And now for the moos: Enjoy virtual hugs from a herd of hairy Highland cows

Fancy a kiss from a hairy Highland cow? Walk this way...

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about 1 month ago
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Conservation 'milestone' as rudder of Captain Scott's historic RRS Discovery removed

Public urged to visit famous vessel to witness repair efforts

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about 1 month ago
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Fears of ‘death’ of mobile libraries as yellow vans disappear in Highlands

Librarian speaks out as distinctive yellow vans dwindle.

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about 1 month ago
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The Glencoe clan chief and the 'hidden' 17-century coins buried under a fireplace

The coins were thought to have been stashed away for safekeeping around the time of the infamous Glencoe Massacre.

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about 1 month ago
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Look inside the 'uninhabitable' off grid Highland cottage in need of brave new owner

Brae Cottage poses the perfect project for someone.

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about 1 month ago
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Scottish minister who comforted Queen Elizabeth II in final days 'honoured' by King's recognition

Rev Kenneth MacKenzie is the minister at Crathie Kirk, which is attended by the royals.

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about 1 month ago
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Highlands castle once owned by Scottish lager giant at risk of collapse

Dunalastair Castle faces the most fragile of futures.

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about 1 month ago
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Take an armchair tour of one of Scotland's most impressive coastal castles

You can get up close to the mighty Tantallon Castle in East Lothian without having to leave the house – and the views...

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about 1 month ago
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Mary, Queen of Scots: 9 Scottish castles linked to the doomed monarch

The castles and priories where Mary, Queen of Scots sought refuge, friendship and safety are as breath-taking as the ...

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about 1 month ago
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Historic hotel demolished by council as row heads to Scottish Parliament

In a highly controversial move, part of Ayr Station Hotel – a B-listed building – has been demolished following a fire.

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about 2 months ago
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'My 50-year puzzle of the East Lothian hill where ancient fires burned'

Leading archaeologist Professor Ian Ralston has rewritten the story of Doon Hill in East Lothian, with his long caree...

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about 2 months ago
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View the remote Scottish island, complete with cosy wooden cabin, up for sale for £500,000

As boltholes go, it doesn’t get much better than Mullagrach in the Summer Isles

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about 2 months ago
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Rare treasure trove of memorabilia with Harry Potter and James Bond link for sale

The books go under the hammer in Edinburgh later this month

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about 2 months ago
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How Edinburgh's Georgian fashionistas are hanging together once again

The city’s most stylish residents of the Georgian period appear in new exhibition of paintings by revered artist Alla...

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about 2 months ago
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Five great Scottish Highlands and islands landscapes where history was forged

“In the Highlands and Islands, geology made geography and geography would make history,” writes Alistair Moffat in hi...

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about 2 months ago
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The Scottish island weathermen who changed the course of D-Day

The island of Tiree was transformed when 518 Squadron arrived – as was the planning for D-Day

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about 2 months ago
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D-Day: Family tribute to 'fearless' Lord Lovat as statue unveiled in France

Family of 15th Lord Lovat remember ‘man of presence’ as they travel to Normandy.

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