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Metal detectorists unearth hoard of 15th century coins in Scottish Borders
Two metal detectorists have unearthed a hoard of 15th century coins in the Scottish Borders. Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson discovered 30 gold and silver coins in close proximity in the Cappercleuch area of the Borders. The coins are a mix of Scottish and English coins, comprising English silver groats minted by Henry V (1413-1422)…
Read MoreSharks and 30ft waves: The deadly risks facing three Scots on a 14,000km Pacific row
For most people, shark-infested waters, mammoth waves, and fish that can pierce a boat’s hull would be the stuff of nightmares. But for Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean, the sons of whisky expert Charles Maclean, these dangers will be part of daily life as they take on a 14,000km, non-stop, unsupported row across the Pacific…
Read MoreTributes paid to Scottish crime writer Denzil Meyrick who has died aged 59
The bestselling author Denzil Meyrick has died, aged 59, peacefully at his home in Loch Lomond, his agent and publisher have announced. Denzil Meyrick, who was born in Glasgow on November 28, 1965 and brought up in Campbeltown, became one of Scotland’s biggest-selling crime writers, and spent a varied career as a police officer, a…
Read MoreSupersized drone offers precision spraying to Scottish farmers
The future of modern farming could be changing with the help of a supersized drone. Drone technology has been supporting sustainable agriculture by helping farmers reduce their environmental impact, using fewer chemicals and conserving resources. But a spike in demand for precision agriculture has led one Melrose man to become the first in Scotland to…
Read MoreVIDEO: BBC’s Scotland’s Home of the Year host judges his tiniest house yet – a Pacific Ocean rowing boat
BBC’s Scotland’s Home of the Year host Danny Campbell has judged his tiniest house yet – a Pacific Ocean rowing boat. Danny stuck his oar into The Maclean Brothers’ ocean rowing boat, casting his architectural eye over its ‘design’ before the world record-breaking team embarks on their Pacific Ocean row in April. In a hilarious…
Read MoreRare autographed letter to Queen Elizabeth I from possible love interest sells for £33k
An extremely rare autographed letter to Queen Elizabeth I from her lifelong friend and possible love interest, Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, has been sold for nearly £33,000. The manuscript contains an enigmatic reference to an unspecified great matter of state, said to bear directly on the Queen’s life and likely relating to England’s policy…
Read MoreTreasures gifted to Orcadian naval officer Captain James Moodie returned to Orkney after 300 years
Centuries-old weapons owned by Orcadian naval officer Captain James Moodie have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his family. Three stunning Ottoman weapons – a scimitar (sword/sabre) and scabbard, a mace, and a dagger and sheath – all date from the 1600s and were a diplomatic gift to Captain Moodie, of Melsetter in…
Read MoreSkipinnish oak represents UK in European Tree of the Year contest
A spectacular oak tree hidden for decades within a conifer plantation and named after Scottish band Skipinnish is representing the UK in the European Tree of the Year contest. The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber was named UK Tree of the Year in October after winning a public vote organised by the Woodland Trust. Hidden in…
Read MoreMegan Boyd: The life of the world’s most famous salmon fly-dresser
Nick Lindsay, Chairman of the Clyne Heritage Society, takes a look at the life of world famous salmon fly-dresser Megan Boyd, as plans for a new statue in her memory are unveiled. From humble beginnings in Brora, on the east coast of Sutherland, Megan Boyd became, arguably, the finest and most famous salmon fly-dresser…
Read MoreLife With The Orkney Island Games: ‘Organising a huge event on a Scottish island presents logistical challenges’
We catch up with Kirsty Talbot, director of the Orkney Island Games, to find out about her life on Orkney, how life compares to Glasgow, and the experience from working at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games she’ll be taking into this year’s event. Moving from Glasgow to Orkney has been incredible for us, we…
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