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Jacobite projectiles discovered on Culloden battlefield in major historical breakthrough
History
A three-pound cannon ball was one of the artefacts recovered.
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The 'Scottish town' in Japan with whisky distillery inspired by Scotland
Heritage
Its founder studied at the University of Glasgow and married a Scottish woman.
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The Scottish artist who makes amazing sculptures of famous Scots pubs and venues
Glasgow
""I like the fact that I can make something from people's memories that they can have to keep."
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Former home of legendary Scottish author at risk of ruin as fundraiser launched
Heritage
"Failing to preserve the cottage would be an immense loss for literary history."
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Scotland's 'creepiest village' said to be home to Jesus Christ's mummified head
Discover Scotland
The remains are rumured to be sealed away in a crypt.
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Six of Scotland's scariest folklore monsters you don't want to come across on Halloween
Heritage
Some of these are truly terrifying.
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The charming Perthshire town where Scottish kings were once crowned
Discover Scotland
Macbeth and Robert the Bruce were once crowned there.
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Scottish Halloween words and phrases to learn before October 31
Halloween
There are lots of spooky Scots and Gaelic terms to know.
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Canada's 'Scottish town' with Scots street names and its own Highland Games
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It even has pubs that sell Scottish ales.
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The Scottish street with massive £3 million 200-year-old mausoleum overlooking bungalows
History
"We won't be moving for as long as we live—we have this on our doorstep."
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YouTuber says he 'has to tell his family' after DNA discovery
Heritage
'I can honestly say my DNA results from MyHeritage have been life-changing'
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Abandoned Scottish 'Downton Abbey' mansion said to be haunted seen in spooky photos
Downton Abbey
The ghost of 'Lady Mary' is said to wander the estate.
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Diver discovers wreck of Scottish steamship that mysteriously disappeared in 1869
History
"It's nice to have that sense that it's now solved and sorted."
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Scotland's last shoemaker shop to be restored after 60 years 'frozen in time'
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The historic store will even be opened to tourists.
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The 10 'best Scottish desserts' named by experts as traditional treat places first
Food
Most of these puds are easy to bake at home.
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Scots share their 'favourite Scottish foods' as local delicacy tops poll
Food
Scotland is the birthplace of countless yummy dishes.
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'Very timely': Work to breathe new life into 'iconic' Charleston Clock Tower in Paisley underway
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Renfrewshire Council has commissioned minor improvements at the landmark at the corner of Neilston Road and Stock Street.
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The biggest events of the 1990s in Scotland captured in photographs
History
For Scots, these news stories are unforgettable.
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Upgrade works for Charleston Clock Tower in Paisley to begin at end of of September
Heritage
Minor improvements such as painting are set to take place at the landmark.
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France's 'most Scottish town' once ruled by Scots family where locals wear kilts
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It even hosts a yearly festival celebrating Scotland.
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The ruined Scottish castle once home to Outlander star where headless ghost roams
Castles
Locals have also reported hearing mournful bagpipe music.
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Work to repair B-listed former police station in Renfrew now underway
Heritage
The job will be carried out in three phases, with the first part expected to be complete by the end of this year.
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300-year-old restored fire engine finds new Renfrewshire home
Kilbarchan
The fire engine, which was built in London in 1723, was gifted to Kilbarchan from the estate of the Laird of Milliken in 1765 and operated in the village until 1892.
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The historic Scottish abbey near Glasgow where you can find Alien 'Xenomorph' gargoyle
Walking and climbing
The perfect spooky walk to kick off your autumn.
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