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Lidl revive Scots Halloween tradition with first ever neep picking patch
Scotland’s first ever neep picking patch will open this year, reviving the dwindling tradition of crafting ‘tumshie lanterns’. Supermarket Lidl is calling on Scots to jack in the pumpkins this October by bringing the humble swede back to the forefront. Stewarts of Tayside, who supply Lidl, grows a huge 50 million neeps every year and…
Read MoreWoman is first to climb all Scotland’s Grahams in one trip
A climber from the Highlands has become the first woman to climb all the Grahams in Scotland in a single journey. Lorraine McCall took four months to climb the 231 Grahams – classified as hills of between 2000 – 2500ft – having already climbed all 282 Munros, Scotland’s highest mountains. In total during her continuous round,…
Read More‘Remarkable’ 1,000-year-old Pictish ring discovered at Scottish fort by amateur archaeologist
A ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring has been uncovered at a Moray fort previously thought to have been ‘archaeologically vandalised’ by the construction of a new town. The kite-shaped ring with a garnet or red glass centre had lain undiscovered for more than 1,000 years at the Burghead fort before it was uncovered. Although known as a…
Read MoreFive seabird species added to the UK red list
Five seabird species have been added to the UK red list of birds most in need of conservation, the RSPB has announced. The Arctic Tern, Leach’s Storm-petrel, Common Gull, Great Black-backed Gull and Great Skua are now at risk because of severe population declines. It means of the 23 seabirds that make their home and…
Read MoreViking-age treasure from Galloway Hoard travelled half the world to Scotland
Ten years after the discovery of the Viking-age Galloway Hoard in south Scotland, experts have revealed that part of the collection came from West Asia. Metal detectorist Derek McLennan found the collection – described as one of the most important UK archaeological finds of the century – in 2014. Experts said a lidded silver vessel…
Read MoreCharity founded by whisky writer Charlie Maclean helps bring clean water to nearly 2,000 after first year
A fledgling Scottish charity founded by iconic whisky writer Charlie Maclean has provided clean water for life to 1,847 Madagascans after just a year. The Maclean Foundation (TMF) was founded in August last year by Lachlan, Ewan, and Jamie Maclean, and their father, Charlie. In its first year of operation, the charity has raised funds…
Read MorePlans unveiled for Scotland’s first-ever fully digital museum
Plans have been unveiled for Scotland’s first-ever fully digital museum. The Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has released plans and concept pictures for the regeneration of the historic Leith Custom House in Edinburgh. Under the proposals, the Category A listed Georgian building would be transformed into a cultural destination in the heart of Leith. Eight…
Read MoreBronze Age jewellery restored for the first time in thousands of years
An early Bronze Age necklace and bracelet have been painstakingly restored to their original form by museum experts. The jewellery will be seen in its original form for the first time in over 4,000 years when it goes on display next month. Forty-two jet beads and nine jet ‘plates’ were discovered in a Bronze Age…
Read MoreScotland’s national music school celebrates £1million legacy
Scotland’s national music school is celebrating after receiving the biggest donation in its 50 year history from music enthusiast David Hutcheson. A music lover and keen pianist, David was a major supporter of St Mary’s Music School in his later years and a regular attender at its concerts and performances. He believed passionately in supporting young…
Read MoreCastle belonging to one of Scotland’s oldest clans with links to Sean Connery can be hired for weddings
It belongs to one of Scotland’s oldest clans and has featured in a host of Hollywood movies – but now couples can hire out Duart Castle for their wedding day. With room to land a helicopter on the grounds and banqueting hall all set in spectacular scenery, Duart Castle is welcoming couples who fancy saying,…
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