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New film explores Scotland's 'fascinating' historic connections with Europe

A NEW film delving into Scotland’s historic connections with Europe by Billy Kay is set to be released this week.

The National (Scotland)

The beautiful historic Scottish town with 'relaxed way of life' named happiest place to live

The town in the Scottish Borders has been named the happiest place to live in Scotland by Rightmove - and it has a fascinating history as well as plenty to see and do.

Daily Record

Five of the best places to go in Scotland if you like tales of witchcraft and mystery

A new Witch Trail has been created by VisitScotland.

Daily Record

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A Street Shaken by Light by James Buchan review – a ripping yarn

A young hero’s 18th-century escapades evoke Walter Scott, in the first of a projected six-part series

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh-bound couple relocating from Nigeria are priced out of move to capital

The married couple are looking to relocate to Edinburgh where husband Seun will look to continue his studies and wife Peace hopes to find a new career. But rent prices are proving challenging.

Edinburgh Live

Merseyside streets packed with character, secrets and stunning beauty

Quirky features, bright artwork and fascinating histories make these some of the most unusual streets you will find

Liverpool Echo

Incredible Edinburgh paintings capture historic royal visit 200 years ago this week

With this week marking two hundred years since King George IV's visit to Edinburgh, we're looking at the stunning oil paintings completed to mark the occasion.

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A hike in Scotland’s borders – ‘a world of emerald hills, meandering rivers and tiny villages’

The Borders Railway Line opens up walking trails through a landscape of rivers, ruined abbeys and museums, bringing to life a turbulent and poetic past

The Guardian - UK

An entire Edinburgh housing scheme that pays tribute to legendary capital writer

Edinburgh is a city renowned for its literary connections, with many great writers either born here or having plied their trade here - but how many have a whole estate named after their entire life and work?

Edinburgh Live

Fringe show will delight 'onie chiel wi a hert and open lug'

BEFORE I returned to live in Scotland on January 1, 2001, a friend asked me, “Why do you want to live in Scotland?” I thought about it before I…

The National (Scotland)

‘Where history and myth mingle’: why a trip to Scotland will light up your child’s imagination

With an abundance of child-friendly museums, bookshops and historic sites, the kids will be enchanted by ancient tales of fairies, feuds and battles on a family holiday to Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Scotland's oldest wine seller visited by Charles Dickens opens new Edinburgh shop

Founded in the capital over 200 years ago, Cockburns of Leith have been known to have some very famous customers over the years, with the likes of Sir Walter Scott and even Charles Dickens buying a bottle.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland’s oldest wine merchant opens new premises in Edinburgh

Cockburns of Leith was established in 1796 and counted Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens among its customers

Insider UK

Hidden villa estate just across the road from shopping centre

The area is steeped in history, looks like a film set and has rules for anyone who lives there

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Daily Record

Loch Katrine steamship restoration scheme gets boost with lottery cash

The £130,000 sum comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Fascinating Edinburgh animated footage rewinds the clock on Princes Street over the centuries

A YouTube account dedicated to animating different city's across the world over the years has uploaded a new video, showing the transformation of Edinburgh's city centre since 1750.

The Independent UK

Experts: Black people, cops can be anxious during encounters

Video shows Patrick Lyoya disobeyed an officer during an April 4 traffic stop, tried to run, then wrestled with the officer over his Taser before the officer fatally shot him in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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