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Why I moved to the world’s longest-running anti-nuclear camp

Iona originally went to Faslane for research but she ended up making it her home

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One of my friends called and said he had something new for me: cocaine — the life and times of ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross

The infamous crack cocaine dealer spoke to John Beattie about his past.

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The accidental ‘insurance policy’ that might just save the endangered Scottish wildcat from extinction

Captive breeding could be the key to saving the species

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The dramatic, unconventional upbringing that gave comedian Ashley Storrie so much of her jaw-dropping material

Her unusual childhood is played for laughs

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Your eyes are deceiving you: these aren’t real babies — the unsettling but moving world of ‘reborns’

Janice Valentine paints these with such detail they look like actual babies

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Passing up on the internet — how the music industry failed to see downloads and streaming coming

When the internet came calling, the music industry wasn’t picking up.

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The centuries-old journey to harvest a controversial and divisive Hebridean seabird delicacy

The men of Ness face an arduous task during the annual guga hunt

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The heart-stopping moment when a guillemot chick is pushed from its perch and plummets 400 feet towards solid rock

The chick’s death-defying fall will make you gasp

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The Robot Wars judge who says we’ve plenty to gain from relinquishing some control to the machines in our lives

We just need to become comfortable with the idea that they’re more efficient than us...

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Ingenious DIY smoke filters — the surprising reason 19th century firefighters grew mighty moustaches and beards

The intriguing tale of 19th century firefighters and their walrus moustaches.

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Why my HIV positive diagnosis IS a laughing matter

Comedian Scott Agnew wants to talk about his condition

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£20,000 and counting: why 2017’s wet spring and summer are still costing Scottish farmers dear

Bad weather is forcing farmers to spend big to keep their cattle alive

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Why the queen of Indian cuisine refused to use the word ‘curry’

Madhur Jaffrey introduced eastern flavours to millions of home cooks

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Why adolescence is lasting twice as long as it did in the 1950s

Our journey from child to adult has stretched out considerably. Science has the answers...

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These men just blew up 20,000 tonnes of beautiful Scottish countryside — but don’t worry, it’s their job!

A quarry explosion creates thousands of tonnes of rock for a new forest road in Galloway.

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‘It feels like the edge of the world’ — when Jackie Bird was banished to the Shetland Islands on Hogmanay

In 2017 she’s cosy in the Old Fruitmarket, but in 2000 she wasn’t so snug.

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Home to much more than just Nessie – 5 things you might not know about Scottish lochs

They’re not just big blobs of water, there are lots of stories to tell

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Rising to the top — the pioneering Aberdeenshire dairy farmers challenging the dominance of supermarkets

They’ve opened Scotland’s first milk vending machine.

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5 breathtaking photographs from celebrated outdoors man Cameron McNeish’s journey through the wild heart of Scotland

Some of Scotland’s most impressive wild places.

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From Glasgow to the outer reaches of the galaxy… 8 key moments from Peter Capaldi’s stellar career

As he bows out from the lead role in Doctor Who, we look back at how he rose to the top

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Quiz of 2017

Have you been paying attention to what’s been happening this year?

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From being attacked by strangers to long lonely walks listening to The Smiths — the varied and personal stories of homelessness

Eye-opening testimony from those with first-hand experience of life on streets

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No rules and no set finish time: the riotous, centuries-old street game that brings Kirkwall to a standstill twice a year

The Ba’ pits rival teams the Uppies against the Doonies.

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Top chef Nick Nairn demonstrates how to cook the perfect Christmas dinner and leftover feasts

Foolproof recipes for Christmas day and beyond

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7 short films that springboarded award-winning movie makers to feature-length success

A look back at the early work of some of cinema’s household names.

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How to say Merry Christmas in 8 different languages

Impress your friends while spreading some festive joy

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Why Michelin star chef Tom Kitchin skipped out on work for a night to host supper in a youth centre

He made the short trip over the road to The Citadel, a youth charity.

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How the Nazi propaganda machine tried – and failed – to stir up rebellion in World War Two Scotland

The station was broadcast from Germany and was an arm of Goebbels’ propaganda machine

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Handbags and whistles: life as a female cop in the 1970s

Women officers discuss their experience of being in the police.

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The secret to enjoying a stress-free Christmas: a top life coach says it’s learning to say NO

Why the race to Christmas Day is bad for our health

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‘Growing up I was always a big fan of Lady Gaga, Nicky Minaj’ — as a drag queen, Lawrence is bringing that glamour to Glasgow

He looked up to flamboyant performers before becoming one himself.

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The swimming star who’s won two gold medals — despite not being able to hear the starting whistle

Danielle Joyce won’t let hearing loss stand in the way of sporting glory

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Unseen for 1000 years: how one man unearthed an astonishing collection of ancient Viking plunder

Derek McLennan made one of Scotland’s most important Viking discoveries

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There’s more than one way to sing Walking in the Air, the famous theme song to Raymond Briggs’ festive tearjerker The Snowman

Even if you’ve got a beard and a deep voice you can sing this Christmas classic

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How a single block of stone managed to close the border between Scotland and England for the first time in 400 years

The Stone of Scone, aka the Stone of Destiny, has a long and fascinating history

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Andy Smith once swam competitively for Scotland; now he’s making Napa Valley wines drunk by royalty and presidents

Scots are leading the way in the Californian wine industry

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These sci-fi-worthy hexagonal columns of rock on an uninhabited island inspired some of the world’s greatest artists

Fingal’s Cave: Wordsworth wrote, Turner painted and Mendelssohn composed

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Armando Iannucci: Why I won’t write a Thick of It-style comedy about Donald Trump

The Thick of It creator on why comedy needs to be more like journalism

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Mel Young has saved the world billions and won a host of prestigious awards — so why isn’t he famous?

He co-founded the Homeless World Cup and it’s impact on people’s lives has been staggering

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Winter hillwalking — essential advice to digest before you even look out your fleece

Things you need to know, including what to pack and how to identify avalanche conditions

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Billy Connolly murals in Glasgow – the city’s birthday gift to the Big Yin at 75

A closer look at the Billy Connolly murals in Glasgow.

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The Great Polish Map of Scotland: Incredible 3D views from the Highlands to the lowlands

The map was created in gratitude to the people of Scotland

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The single-minded dedication required to become a world powerlifting champion at just 22 years old

Mark Macqueen hasn’t missed a training session in 6 years and is reaping the rewards

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No sonar or helipads — but once upon a time the Cutty Sark was a remarkable piece of cutting-edge design

This Clyde built ship was sleek, beautiful and fast

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Beautiful little birds eating out of the palm of your hand – literally!

Helen Pentecost got a close up view of the birds at Loch Garten

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‘Gateway to hell’ — the treacherous strait of water that nearly killed literary legend George Orwell

He had a lucky escape at the Corryvreckan whirlpool off the coast of Jura

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This designer’s creativity was stifled at school, but now she’s using her talents to conquer the fashion world and inspire others

Iona Barker is sharing her sewing skills in free classes around the country

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The youngest Briton to summit Everest from both the north and south sides explains why getting to the top is only half the battle

Mollie Hughes reveals why the hardest part is the trip back down the mountain

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