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Fingal's Cave: Scotland's 'cave of melody' where eerie echoes bounce off pillars of solidified lava

Fingal's Cave is a hollow inside the Scottish island of Staffa that is characterized by massive, interlocking hexagonal columns of volcanic rock and astonishing acoustics.

LiveScience

Archaeologists found a hidden 1800s whisky distillery deep in the Scottish Highlands

Deep in the rugged landscape of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, archaeologists uncovered rare proof of Scotland's secretive whisky trade from the 19th century. They found an ‘An Gearradan,’ a copper alloy collar, which connected a still to its cooling equipment. Copper cost a lot back then, so finding this…

The Times of India

280-year-old bomb found in Scotland: Undetonated shell from Culloden battlefield shocks archaeologists

A team of archaeologists has discovered an undetonated mortar shell from the 1746 Culloden battlefield in Scotland. The find comes as part of an excavation led by both the National Trust for Scotland and the University of Glasgow and provides an excellent insight into the final Jacobite rising through the…

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Heritage outdoor brand Keela just turned some of the most iconic Scottish landscapes into wearable gear

The 16-piece range celebrates the country’s beautifully rugged terrain

Magical Arran is ‘Scotland in miniature’

Recounting family memories, Gordon Thomson shares why this island of improbable landscapes seeps in and stays with you

The Independent UK

Storm Amy damages historic cottage at Culloden battlefield

AN iconic cottage at Culloden Battlefield has been visibly damaged by Storm Amy, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland)

800-year-old Scottish castle to undergo major £5 million refurbishment

An 800-year-old castle is set for a transformational £5 million refurbishment ...

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Visitors welcomed back to Gaelic scholars’ newly restored home

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Idyllic home on remote Scottish island open to visitors again after 9 years

The project cost £3.6 million

The Independent UK

Gaelic scholars’ island home reopens after major restoration

The project to fully repair and refurbish Canna House cost £3.6 million and lasted nine years.

The Independent UK

Development on Bannockburn battlefield site refused planning permission

The local council previously approved the proposals, but that decision has now been overturned by Scottish ministers.

Evening Standard

Calls to reject mega offshore wind farm as thousands of seabirds forecast to die

NATURE charities are urging the Scottish Government to reject plans for a new offshore wind farm warning it could result in the deaths of tens of…

The National (Scotland)

SNP urged to end 'shameful' delay on Bannockburn development decision

SNP ministers have been accused of forcing a “shameful” wait on Scots after more than three months passed without a decision on plans for a…

The National (Scotland)

Historic mill back in action after anonymous £2.4m donation

Barry Mill in Angus is milling flour again for the first time since 1982.

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Historic mill reaches restoration milestone after £2.4 million mystery donation

A HISTORIC mill in Angus has seen its first phase of vital restoration work completed after a record-breaking donation of £2.4 million was made by…

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Fencing plans for popular Munro branded 'insane' by campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS have called plans by a conservation charity to build fencing near the top of a popular Munro “insane” and have called on them not…

The Conversation

Glen Coe: fresh archaeological discoveries bring new insights into lives of massacred MacDonald clan

Archaeology excels in giving insights into the everyday lives of people in the past. It is only very occasionally that we get those spine-tingling moments when we can connect the artefacts and structures we excavate to very specific people and events – such as the massacre of Glen Coe.

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Sacred island to receive ultrafast broadband in Scottish Government initiative

ENGINEERS are starting work to give the historic island of Iona an ultrafast broadband technology boost

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‘Fairytale’ picnic cottage enjoyed by Queen Victoria is restored to its former glory

The cottage on Mar Lodge Estate will officially reopen in 2025.

The National (Scotland)

Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played live in Carnegie Hall

A baroque fiddle believed to have been played by Robert Burns will be performed live on stage in the United States for the first time.

The Independent UK

Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played in Carnegie Hall

Robert Burns’ dance teacher William Gregg reportedly played the antique fiddle which is now being used to celebrate traditional music.

The Independent UK

Restoration gets under way of thatched building linked to Robert Burns

The Bachelors’ Club, in Tarbolton, South Ayrshire, was co-founded by the poet and is being restored by the National Trust for Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

One of Scotland’s rarest birds sees ‘promising’ population increase on island

THE population of one of the country’s rarest birds has seen a "promising" increase on a Scottish island, the National Trust for…

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Ancient Scottish valley at risk of being destroyed by irresponsible campers, warn officials

Campfires, littering and tree felling are all putting a beloved Scottish valley at risk

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Horrifying image shows thousands of midges swarming camper's tent in Scotland

A horrifying image shared by the National Trust for Scotland shows thousands of midges swarming a camper's tent in the Cairngorms.

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