ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scotland Features
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National Poetry Day: two distinct voices with unique stories to tell
The poets recited some of their work for school students as part of Authors Live.
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Fantastic aerial views of some of Scotland’s most beautiful sights
A supercut of the best drone shots from Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs.
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“It’s lovely to know I can help create something with people†— the life model helping artists better understand the human form
‘If you don’t understand the human form, then how could you understand anything else?’
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6 ingenious, everyday cooking hacks to reduce kitchen stress
Julie has found ways to avoid some kitchen issues resulting from her mixed abilities.
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There’s gold in Scotland’s hills! But prospectors beware: you’ll have to work really hard to find enough to make your fortune
Panning for gold is hard work, but potentially lucrative.
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Inside UK’s first ‘commercially-viable’ vertical farm — is this the future of the industry or just a science fiction fantasy?
David Farquhar and Dr Robert Hancock are behind a vertical farm in Invergowrie.
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‘We’re going to run out of money this afternoon’ — 10 years since the world’s once-biggest bank needed UK Govt money to survive
The Royal Bank of Scotland once had a reputation for financial prudence.
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‘I’m proud to say I’m Scotland’s first openly gay wrestler’ — how coming out kick-started Christopher Saynt’s career in the ring
Wrestling helped John – aka Christopher Saynt – find pride in who he was.
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How one of the most beautiful countries in the world was shaped by 65-million-year-old volcanoes
Geologist Alan McKirdy joined Paul Murton on his Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs.
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Why hip-hop artist Kobi Onyame finds Glasgow the perfect city for independent musicians
The Glasgow-based Ghanaian on his influences and benefits of being an independent artist.
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Too busy to fit in regular exercise? Squeeze in these simple moves every time you’re waiting for the kettle to boil
Just a few repetitions each day can make a difference.
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The heavy metal musician turned entrepreneur who used punk rock’s do-it-yourself approach to help launch his own business
Grant started a company after the job centre said it was an alternative to more training.
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Globe-trotting adventurer Simon Reeve came close to suicide as a teenager, but a trip to Glencoe transformed his life
The journey set Simon on the path to his TV career.
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‘Rarer than a giant panda’: the creature that could land you a £5,000 fine or 6 months in prison if you stole its precious pearl
It has been illegal to harvest Scottish freshwater pearl mussels since 1998.
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‘I take it personally if a human hurts an animal; I blame myself’
Flo helps run The North East Wildlife and Animal Rescue Centre in Aberdeenshire.
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15,000 calories a day to cure a ‘100-day hangover’ — the World Record-breaker swimming 2000 miles round Britain’s coastline
Fitness and endurance fanatic Ross Edgely is attempting a gruelling swim.
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Is this remote, exposed Scottish bicycle climb Britain’s wildest?
Paul Murton cycles over the infamous Bealach na Ba.
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The man who brought a Norwegian street art idea to the UK and transformed his city’s ‘eyesore’ buildings into the perfect canvas
Artist Martyn Reed’s mission to make art accessible and to return it to the people.
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‘Is it right my people are banned from shops, like dogs?’ — the young Traveller fighting prejudice while staying true to his roots
Davie Donaldson is a Scottish Traveller wanting to change the perception of his community.
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Neglected for painting Scotland: the Englishwoman overlooked in the art world because of her ‘joyful’ work north of the border
Joan Eardley is remembered for her paintings of Glasgow slums and the Catterline coast.
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The woman who dressed Star Wars: Trisha Biggar’s incredible work on the prequels, currently on show at V&A Dundee
George Lucas described her as ‘one of the most brilliant, creative and talented designers’
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Sleeping in the nude — is it the best way to a good night’s sleep?
Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan discussed the impact nightwear can have.
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‘Give people with disabilities a trial shift at your workplace before writing them off’ — Ross’s bold proposal to potential employers
‘A lot of employers see the disability before they see the person.’
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How to Train Your Dragon — why the phenomenally popular children’s fantasy series is rooted to a remote Hebridean island
Author Cressida Cowell reveals the inspiration for her novels.
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The inspiration for Frankenstein: was author Mary Shelley influenced by Dundee’s gruesome whaling industry?
The grisly sights and tales of lost hunters may have made an impression.
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The 13-year-old digital champion who met her total opposite, yet still managed to find common ground — about phone overuse!
Charlotte and Mary are from different generations, but met to share their perspectives.
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Appearing on Strictly Come Dancing transformed Susan Calman’s life — and left an indelible mark on her body!
The Strictly super-fan felt a sense of duty to fellow devotees.
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‘Sharing the dog love’ — the photographer using his passion for pooches to create beautiful furry-faced portraits on social media
The photographer who wants to share four-legged friends with everyone.
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Rick Astley on the Rickroll meme that made him an online legend
He appears to be at peace with his place in pranking history.
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Grab your map and compass — find yourself with orienteering
A guide to the sport and its history.
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Musical performances that lit up the stage at Electric Fields 2018
Featuring Lady Leshurr, Out Lines, Sunflower Bean, Baxter Dury and more.
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Why do so many people start their sentences with ‘so’?
Limmy wondered out loud — and the Twitterverse responded.
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‘A chance to tell a story I don’t think has been told before’ — Chloë Grace Moretz on authentic voices in the film industry
‘I learned to use my voice as an ally for the LGBT community from a very young age.’
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Burke and Hare: do Edinburgh’s notorious murderers deserve their other gruesome reputation as ‘body snatchers’?
They murdered many, but never resorted to grave robbing.
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5 reasons why talented street performers deserve our respect
A look at the secret life of buskers and street performers
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How the iconic saxophone solo from Gerry Rafferty’s Baker Street came into being — and who really played it on the record
Mystery and speculation often surround legendary pop hits.
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What does it mean to be an anarchist at Faslane Peace Camp?
The practical realities of life without conventional rules.
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‘I wish that I’d seen something like this when I was a teenager’
Fashion blogger Chloe Elliott on plus-size model Tess Holliday’s Cosmopolitan cover.
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‘Unlucky for some!’ — why Glasgow has bucked the downward trend and remained the UK’s ‘top of the shop’ bingo hotspot
The surprising reason for Glasgow’s bingo boom.
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‘Horrific situations give you a lot of inspiration’ — the one-time crime scene cleaner who’s become a hot new writing talent
Chris McQueer is making a name for himself with his take on life in Glasgow’s East End.
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‘Girls are absolutely good enough’ — how to keep women playing sports, by some prominent women who stuck with it
Tackling the reasons why girls drop out of sporting activity.
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This drumming’s on fire! The incredible, firework-filled, 24-drumstick salute at 2018’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Switzerland’s renowned Top Secret Drum Corps outdid themselves with this stunning display.
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RuPaul’s Drag Race royalty Courtney Act: ‘How I married the gender debate with entertainment in my Fringe show’
Nish Kumar met the Antipodean drag star at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Five Fables: Billy Connolly voices an enchanting animation series based on medieval texts rediscovered by the late Seamus Heaney
The late Irish poet updated the stories for a new audience.
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The Average White Man who shared a mic with Aretha Franklin in her 1970s prime: “I barely sang a note, I was just so enthralled!â€
Hamish Stuart recalls the time he sang on stage with the Queen of Soul.
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Engineering excellence meets human recklessness — when the best mountain bikers in the world descend on Scotland’s hills
The Adventure Show has highlights from the Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William.
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Noises off: why tales of the supernatural are enticing a team of ghost hunters to spend a night at the theatre
A strawberry seller, monk and white lady are said to haunt the Glasgow’s Citizens Theatre.
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If Elvis came fae Aberdeen and was a wifey! — an Edinburgh Fringe tribute to The King in the dialect of North East Scotland
Joyce Falconer brings a Scottish spin to The King in the play Aye, Elvis.