大象传媒 Scotland Features
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Can you match the Scots national treasure to the hashtag?
Robert Florence finds a new way to end his review of the year.
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鈥淭his is my only option; not to do the art or to paint is to die鈥� 鈥� the former drug addict making waves by updating iconic artworks
Self-taught artist Ross Muir鈥檚 updates of art and design classics are proving popular.
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The curious daily journey of The Snowman鈥檚 85-year-old creator
Raymond Briggs does something rather unusual to support the milk trade.
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Avocados: hipster favourite or 鈥榯he blood diamonds of Mexico鈥�?
Chef and author JP McMahon wants restaurants to stop stocking avocados.
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The art gallery employee whose painting of her colleague actually ended up IN the world-famous exhibition where they both work
Laura Nardo鈥檚 portrait was selected for display at the 2018 BP Portrait Award exhibition.
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You won鈥檛 need to bring home any bacon this Christmas if you use The Social鈥檚 completely meat-free recipe for pigs in blankets
Here We Vegan Go are here with meat-free recipes for two of your Christmas favourites.
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Lavatorial humour: have we finally poo-poo鈥檇 our toilet taboo?
Are we now more willing to joke and talk openly about our toilet habits?
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How a team of dedicated volunteers transformed a 鈥榝ilthy Edinburgh dumping ground鈥� into a thriving haven for wildlife
The team鈥檚 efforts have seen the return of otters to the Water of Leith.
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The new voice of young Scotland: The Social turns 3 years old!
We look at some of the talented new voices to have emerged from the initiative.
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The wee Christmas present that triggered a 拢200m music career
The superstar Scottish DJ admits his roots were not originally in dance music.
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10 photographs of rescued orphan bear cubs to warm your heart
Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan spent 9 months with these baby orphan cubs in Russia.
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Advice to help make your coastal walks safer this winter
RNLI volunteer Arabella shares some tips to keep you safe near the sea this winter.
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There鈥檚 an actual Hill House in the UK 鈥� and yes, it鈥檚 haunted
The original owner is said to walk the corridors in a long cape.
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One Instagram influencer鈥檚 pursuit of the perfect photograph 鈥� and the negative impact it鈥檚 had on her self-esteem
Lucy鈥檚 obsession has made her critical of her own body.
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100 Women: Sam is changing perceptions of Down鈥檚 syndrome
Sam travels the world, giving talks to change people鈥檚 perceptions.
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Five reasons why 2019 is the year for a Scottish getaway
A quick guide to some stunning Scottish tours for the intrepid explorer in you.
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Making a Murderer 2: Brendan Dassey鈥檚 lawyers arrive in the UK
鈥淚 felt absolute outrage and heartbreak and I knew that I had to do something about it.鈥�
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Is Christmas the best time to try to fix a family feud?
Could excessive food, drink and general Christmas stress actually make things worse?
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Are 鈥榯oy touts鈥� pricing us out of must-have Christmas presents?
鈥淲e鈥檙e all prey to rampant consumerism,鈥� said one 大象传媒 Radio Scotland listener.
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鈥楢 dog is for life鈥�: the iconic slogan still going strong, 40 years on
A dog is STILL not just for Christmas - 40 years on and this is still a problem.
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Rockin鈥� around the ethical Christmas tree 馃巹 馃巹 馃巹 馃巹
Artificial Christmas trees are more environmentally-friendly ...right?
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Has Disney taken aim at the Scottish accent in new Ralph film?
Disney鈥檚 attempt at dismantling their own gender stereotyping might have missed the mark.
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The mysterious ancient people who left behind incredible art
The Picts created intricate carvings 鈥� and the tradition is being brought back to life.
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Ten top hacks to help you live as plastic-free a life as possible
Vanessa from The Social shares her tips on how to live plastic-free.
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Taking on big tech with an app that helps everyone cross the road
鈥業f you can鈥檛 reach the button 鈥� or even find it 鈥� then it is a real challenge.鈥�
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Diesel the rescue dog 鈥� and more working animals with odd jobs
Llamas, rats and otters all join the ranks of the dogs we already know as working animals.
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Outlaw King fans have a new Robert the Bruce 鈥� and he鈥檚 a Scot
A new 大象传媒 drama doc recounts the rise of Robert the Bruce.
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Honouring the Iolaire: the terrible New Year tragedy that claimed the lives of 201 men returning home from World War One
Artist Margaret Ferguson has painted 100 portraits of lost islanders.
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The indigenous Scandinavians who sing to their reindeer
The Sami of Finland, Norway and Sweden use traditional techniques when herding.
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Cycle routes unlocking the scenic sides of maligned UK towns
Dangerdebbs explored the benefits of Paisley鈥檚 cycle paths.
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Once considered a 鈥榗rime鈥�, the sport that went mainstream and now empowers young girls and disabled people across the globe
From young Afghani girls to double-amputees in Brazil, extreme sports can change lives.
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Why a festive night out with friends is good for your health
Get your gladrags on 鈥� it鈥檚 good for you!
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Do parents鈥� unhealthy diets have a negative impact on children?
Shedding the Fat followed three generations of one family at meal time.
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Quiz time! Celebrate St Andrew鈥檚 day by discovering how much you know about some of the world鈥檚 lesser-known patron saints
St Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece, Ukraine, Barbados and Amalfi in Italy.
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9 famous folk you may not realise have a passion for making art
As Billy Connolly鈥檚 first art exhibition launches, a look at some other artistic celebs.
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Battered by Atlantic winds, this remote lighthouse has stood guard for over a century 鈥� and it鈥檚 as important now as ever
The Butt of Lewis lighthouse illuminates the dangerous Hebridean coastline.
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鈥楳y mental health blog helped my recovery 鈥� and saved lives鈥�
Mandy Jones used her own experience to write a blog providing support and advice.
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鈥業 stopped hiding my stoma and my body confidence skyrocketed鈥�
21-year-old Eilidh has found the confidence to openly talk about her stoma.
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Student surfer: 鈥業 quit uni after 10 days to carve out my dream job鈥�
Frazer quit uni and became a janitor to pay his way through furniture making school.
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The football team, formed in the shadow of famine, that fought xenophobia and raised money for impoverished immigrants
Hibernian Football Club was formed in 1875 to help Edinburgh鈥檚 Irish immigrants.
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Why are Staffies still considered aggressive or dangerous dogs?
Staffordshire Bull Terriers are thought of as dangerous, but opinions are shifting.
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Give thanks for this amazingly simple recipe for pumpkin pie!
Gary Maclean from Masterchef鈥檚 take on the Thanksgiving dinner staple.
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Cripple Punk: the disability movement taking on 鈥榠nspiration porn鈥�
The movement has empowered many disabled people since its inception in 2014.
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Why the latest obsession with giving our homes an Instagram-friendly scrub & sparkle could actually be bad for our health
Some fragranced items contain harmful chemicals.
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The rise of jui-jitsu among women: 鈥業 hope I never have to put my martial arts skills to use... I know I鈥檇 give somebody a hard time!鈥�
Rayalla is a woman who spars with men in order to practise her favourite martial art.
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鈥業 Regret Your Sex鈥� 鈥� how a sexist job rejection from 1949 inspired a new musical composition about modern-day workplace sexism
Juice Vocal Ensemble performed Claire McCue鈥檚 work at Matthew Whiteside鈥檚 The Night With.
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Everything EU鈥檝e ever wanted to know about Brexit but were afraid to ask 鈥� such as 鈥榃ill it affect my stag do in Magaluf?鈥�
大象传媒 Scotland鈥檚 Podlitical team try and allay the fears of The Social鈥檚 Stuart.
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That鈥檚 the spirit! The indie band who wrote an opera about whisky
Raising a glass to opera in unusual places.
