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12 photos of Scotland taken during World War One in honour of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day
In honour of Remembrance Day this weekend, the Daily Record has compiled a list of photographs of Scots during the First World War, taken across Scotland and beyond.
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17 photos of Scottish everyday life in the 1940s that will take you back 80 years in time
History
The Daily Record has put together 17 photos that show what life in Scotland was like during the 1940s — a decade in which the devastation and aftermath of World War Two gripped the country.
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Jokes only Scottish people will understand that will put a smile on your face
Comedy
The Daily Record has rounded up 10 amazing jokes only Scots will understand that will no doubt put a smile on your face — even if you have heard a couple of them before.
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The tallest Scottish man ever who was born so tiny doctors said he wouldn't survive
History
While Scots are shorter than people from other parts of the UK on average, one Scottish man who lived almost 200 years ago reached an incredible height that has never seen since.
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Eight unique autumn Scottish baby names and their origins and meanings
Heritage
The Daily Record has put together a list of eight Scottish names associated with autumn — from Logan to Rowan — to celebrate the prettiest season of the year.
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The star-studded Scottish wedding that brought Hollywood superstars to Glasgow
Celebrities
Back in 2005, a wedding saw a whole host of famous faces — including superstar Hollywood actors — head to Glasgow, and the Daily Record has put together some photos of the event.
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15 amazing Scotland facts you might not have known about the country
Heritage
The Daily Record has compiled a list of 15 incredible facts about Scotland, and you are sure to learn a thing or two about the country's heritage and history along the way.
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Spooky Scottish baby names and their meanings as Halloween draws closer
Halloween
With Halloween just around the corner, the Daily Record has rounded up some Scottish names that have links to the spooky season and delved into their origins and meanings.
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The Highlands village with 'Caribbean' beach that was loved by John Lennon
The Beatles
Even if you are a massive Beatles fan, you may not have known that one spectacular Scottish village is said to have been a favourite holiday spot of John Lennon.
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Scottish film to tell 'inspirational' story of mission to stop Hitler nuclear bomb plot
History
A new Scottish documentary will tell the true story of a group of soldiers during the Second World War that undertook a perilous mission to stop Hitler making nuclear bombs.
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The town in Scotland that celebrates Halloween on a different day than everywhere else
Halloween
While most people in Scotland are currently making preparations for Halloween on Tuesday, one Scottish town will be celebrating the spooky holiday a lot sooner.
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Classic Scottish Halloween activities you will remember doing as a kid
Halloween
To celebrate Halloween, the Daily Record has rounded up some classic Scottish games and traditions that you might remember from your childhood — from apple dookin' to tumshie lanterns.
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Iconic Scottish pub with Paul McCartney claim to fame that has reopened its doors
Paul McCartney
A beloved Glasgow pub that featured in the background of an iconic photo of Paul McCartney taken by his former wife Linda has recently reopened its doors to the public.
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Scottish Halloween quiz - how much do you know about our spooky traditions?
Halloween
Ahead of Halloween, the Daily Record has put together a fun quiz for you to test how well you know the scary holiday and its many Scottish traditions that go back centuries.
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Amazing Scottish Halloween words and meanings to learn this October
Halloween
The Daily Record has rounded up eight Halloween-themed Scots words that you may not have heard before, as well as their meanings, ahead of the big day on October 31.
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The scary monsters of Scottish folklore you don't want to see this Halloween
Halloween
With Halloween just days away, the Daily Record has rounded up six of the scariest creatures from Scottish folklore that you wouldn't want to bump into on October 31.
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The Edinburgh Halloween Fire Festival with acrobatics and 'otherworldly creatures'
Halloween
A unique event being held on Halloween night in Edinburgh that dates back to ancient times is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday — featuring elaborate costumes, fire dancing, and much more.
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Calls to change Station Hotel law that left council liable for millions
South Ayrshire Council
South Ayrshire Council will write to both the Scottish and UK Governments calling on changes to the law around council's responsibilities around dangerous buildings abandoned by owners.
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The most popular Scottish baby names over the past 100 years and their meanings
Heritage
Using data from the National Records of Scotland, the Daily Record has put together a list of eight names that have appeared among the most 100 popular in Scotland almost every year.
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The words and phrases Scottish people find it difficult to pronounce
Fun Stuff
If you have a heavy accent, you will no doubt already be aware that some words and expressions are incredibly difficult to say aloud — as one hilarious TikTok video demonstrates.
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20 photos of Scottish life in the 1950s that will take you back in time
Heritage
The Daily Record has journeyed back in time and put together 20 photographs taken in Scotland during the 1950s that show what life in the country was like way back when.
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Paisley Museum makeover milestone as £45m cultural heritage project continues
Museums
The scheme is part of a Renfrewshire Council programme to invest in historic buildings in the area.
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10 rare Scottish baby names that have fallen out of style over the years
Heritage
The Daily Record has pulled together a list of 10 names that have only appeared in the yearly list of Scotland's 100 most popular names once in the last 88 years — making them truly unique.
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The 'oldest' Scotch whisky in existence 'sipped by Queen Victoria' to go up for sale
Whisky
A newly unearthed whisky found beneath a hidden cellar door in a 750-year-old Scottish castle is said to be the "oldest in existence" — and is going up for auction this autumn.
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