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Islanders demand return of historic treasure trove from Edinburgh to Shetland
Shetland
Schoolboy Douglas Coutts found the haul back in 1958 during an excavation of an old church.
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Kirkcudbright's Andrew King reminisces about managing musical superstars in Galloway People
Galloway News
Pink Floyd, The Clash and Ian Dury and the Blockheads are among the acts he was involved in representing
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Kirkcudbright's Andrew King reminisces about managing musical superstars in Galloway People
Galloway News
Pink Floyd, The Clash and Ian Dury and the Blockheads are among the acts he was involved in representing
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Three arrested after Stone of Destiny targeted by climate protesters
Edinburgh Castle
Three This is Rigged climate activists were arrested following the stunt this morning, Wednesday November 15.
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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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Time capsule shop closed when the owner refused to switch to new British currency
History
Elliott's Store opened in 1902 and shut in 1971 after Frank Elliot, then 72, would not accept changes to the British currency.
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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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MacLellan's Castle in Kirkcudbright serving up food from days of yore
Galloway News
Cook Up the Castle! will offer visitors the chance to taste what people would have eaten in the 16th and 17th centuries
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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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Name of Dumfries munitions girl to be added to war memorial
Dumfries News
Thursday's dedication will acknowledge the World War One efforts of Christina Stevenson Carrol Caldow
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Scotland's hidden haunted places and the creepy ghost stories behind them
Halloween
VisitScotland has put together a list of eight hidden haunted hotspots all over Scotland that would be perfect to visit this autumn if you're looking for a scare.
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Scottish Highlands castle named best thing about The Traitors as series returns
Christmas TV
People across the UK are eagerly awaiting the return of series The Traitors following the release of a teaser trailer, with a 'beautiful' Highlands castle set to take centre stage once again.
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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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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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New era in Sanquhar as change of operators for world's oldest post office
Dumfries News
Barry and Mary Ford have taken on the historic site, having moved to Scotland from Florida
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Sculpture found propping open garden shed in Scots industrial estate now worth £1.4m
History
A one-of-a-kind sculpture valued at £1.4 million, which was discovered propping open a garden shed in Scotland, could be sold.
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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 study shows ancestors ate seaweed and freshwater plants for thousands of years
Superfoods
In recent years the superfood has become popular - but new research suggest it has been part of our diet for thousands of years.
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Pensioner calls for public support to preserve Dumfries Burns Statue
Dumfries News
Donald Gibson is planning to launch a fundraising drive to pay for repairs to the statue which he would like to see housed under cover in a purpose-built visitor centre
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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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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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