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Scots writers welcome 'jag' being added to Oxford English Dictionary

SCOTS writers have welcomed the word “jag” being added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) as a result of the pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

Manuscript of beloved Scottish novel to go on display at National Library

HIDDEN from all but a few scholars and saved from being sold off at auction, Sir Walter Scott’s manuscript of his novel Rob Roy is set to go on…

The National (Scotland)

Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy manuscript going on show at National Library

The National Library of Scotland display later this year will mark the first time the manuscript has been shown to the public in at least a century.

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Walter Scott descendent wades into 'racism' row with UK university

A DESCENDENT of legendary Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott has blasted academics at a UK university for warning students against…

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Aaron Dean's Conviction Suggests What It Takes To Hold Cops Accountable for Wrongly Using Deadly Force

The former Forth Worth officer shot Atatiana Jefferson through a window of her home. He said he thought she was a burglar.

Reason

Our Tote Bags, Ourselves

How a humble bag became a humble brag

The Walrus

Edinburgh property: Mansion for sale on city outskirts where Sir Walter Scott penned first poems

Located in Lasswade, 'Barony House' was occupied by Scott and his wife Charlotte following their honeymoon in 1798, with the couple living there until 1805.

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Stunning thatched mansion where Sir Walter Scott wrote first poetry goes on market

The Scottish poet and playwright lived at Barony House in Lasswade, Midlothian, from 1798 to 1805.

Daily Record

New film explores Scotland's 'fascinating' historic connections with Europe

A NEW film delving into Scotland’s historic connections with Europe by Billy Kay is set to be released this week.

The National (Scotland)

The beautiful historic Scottish town with 'relaxed way of life' named happiest place to live

The town in the Scottish Borders has been named the happiest place to live in Scotland by Rightmove - and it has a fascinating history as well as plenty to see and do.

Daily Record

Five of the best places to go in Scotland if you like tales of witchcraft and mystery

A new Witch Trail has been created by VisitScotland.

Daily Record

A Street Shaken by Light by James Buchan review – a ripping yarn

A young hero’s 18th-century escapades evoke Walter Scott, in the first of a projected six-part series

The Guardian - UK

Edinburgh-bound couple relocating from Nigeria are priced out of move to capital

The married couple are looking to relocate to Edinburgh where husband Seun will look to continue his studies and wife Peace hopes to find a new career. But rent prices are proving challenging.

Edinburgh Live

Merseyside streets packed with character, secrets and stunning beauty

Quirky features, bright artwork and fascinating histories make these some of the most unusual streets you will find

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Incredible Edinburgh paintings capture historic royal visit 200 years ago this week

With this week marking two hundred years since King George IV's visit to Edinburgh, we're looking at the stunning oil paintings completed to mark the occasion.

The Guardian - UK

A hike in Scotland’s borders – ‘a world of emerald hills, meandering rivers and tiny villages’

The Borders Railway Line opens up walking trails through a landscape of rivers, ruined abbeys and museums, bringing to life a turbulent and poetic past

Edinburgh Live

An entire Edinburgh housing scheme that pays tribute to legendary capital writer

Edinburgh is a city renowned for its literary connections, with many great writers either born here or having plied their trade here - but how many have a whole estate named after their entire life and work?

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Fringe show will delight 'onie chiel wi a hert and open lug'

BEFORE I returned to live in Scotland on January 1, 2001, a friend asked me, “Why do you want to live in Scotland?” I thought about it before I…

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‘Where history and myth mingle’: why a trip to Scotland will light up your child’s imagination

With an abundance of child-friendly museums, bookshops and historic sites, the kids will be enchanted by ancient tales of fairies, feuds and battles on a family holiday to Scotland

Edinburgh Live

Scotland's oldest wine seller visited by Charles Dickens opens new Edinburgh shop

Founded in the capital over 200 years ago, Cockburns of Leith have been known to have some very famous customers over the years, with the likes of Sir Walter Scott and even Charles Dickens buying a bottle.

Insider UK

Scotland’s oldest wine merchant opens new premises in Edinburgh

Cockburns of Leith was established in 1796 and counted Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens among its customers

Liverpool Echo

Hidden villa estate just across the road from shopping centre

The area is steeped in history, looks like a film set and has rules for anyone who lives there

Daily Record

Loch Katrine steamship restoration scheme gets boost with lottery cash

The £130,000 sum comes from the National Lottery Heritage Fund Scotland.

Edinburgh Live

Fascinating Edinburgh animated footage rewinds the clock on Princes Street over the centuries

A YouTube account dedicated to animating different city's across the world over the years has uploaded a new video, showing the transformation of Edinburgh's city centre since 1750.

The Independent UK

Experts: Black people, cops can be anxious during encounters

Video shows Patrick Lyoya disobeyed an officer during an April 4 traffic stop, tried to run, then wrestled with the officer over his Taser before the officer fatally shot him in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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