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7 times the real police out-bammed Scot Squad

When the real police take to social media and outdo the comedians.

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Nine days at sea for one minute of TV — why wildlife cameraman Doug Allan’s work is worth the wait

The Dunfermline-born cameraman's work has been thrilling viewers for years

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Need cheering up on a cold winter’s day? Here’s a red squirrel having a nibble in the snow

Winterwatch’s remote camera captured the cute creature having a quick snack.

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7 simple first aid techniques that can help save lives

Ever wondered how you'd cope in an emergency? Make yourself useful and learn first aid

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The 90s pop star and legion of football fans who made a pilgrimage to a tiny, abandoned Ayrshire mining village

Peter Hooton of The Farm, and other Liverpool fans, went to Bill Shankly’s birthplace

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‘Being a man on an exclusively female ward has its difficulties’ — so how did Toby recover from anorexia nervosa?

Toby was diagnosed with the eating disorder in 2015 and was hospitalised in 2016.

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How screenwriter Raisah Ahmed overcame her fear of creating Asian characters in order to challenge stereotypes

The Glasgow screenwriter wants more role models from Scotland's Asian families

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My husband died and 10 days later my father was taken into care. Surfing lessons helped me cope with the devastating loss

Susanne found being on, around and in water to be an incredibly therapeutic experience

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5 tips from a dog training expert to keep your pooch calm on Bonfire Night

Many of us love the thrills of Bonfire Night, but it can terrify our furry friends

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How hospital scanning techniques are unwrapping mummified secrets from ancient Egypt

Scot Dr Campbell Price uncovers the truth about ancient Egyptian life

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Game changers: the inspiring players at the forefront of the Scottish female football revolution

Lisa Evans, Erin Cuthbert and Jo Love are three of the players helping to elevate the game

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Are you bold enough to visit 5 of Scotland’s spookiest locations?

From the lowest depths to the highest peaks, there are loads of scary tales in Scotland

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Got bags of apples and brambles that need using up ASAP? Instead of crumble, give apple pakora and bramble chutney a go

Apple pakora and bramble chutney can help you out if you have a glut of autumnal fruit

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Finally an answer to that age-old question… Should you carve a pumpkin like an American or keep it traditional with a neep?

With Halloween upon us once again, we compare the pros and cons of these two vegetables.

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The community fridge: the new alternative to food banks that’s helping those most in need

‘If people are short of pay, they basically can use us to get by.’

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Marjolein wants to show you 5 ways that life on the Shetland Islands is different to anywhere else on the planet

The woman charming the world with tales of life off the north coast of mainland Scotland

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The heartbreaking 1980s away goals defeat for Celtic in Europe that inspired a frenzied piano concerto

The emotions of the loss to Partisan Belgrade were channeled into The Berserking

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Science can now explain how daredevil Danny MacAskill gets his body and bike to combine in defiance of gravity

The world famous street trials rider performs amazing tricks with ease

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These Scottish firefighters have helped to save thousands of lives in Eastern Europe

Refurbished equipment, combined with intensive training, are having a huge impact

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Could the north-east of Scotland become the next Bordeaux? Perhaps, with a little help from Russia...

One man has taken on the seemingly impossible task of growing grapes in Aberdeenshire

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The journey from obesity to fitness addict: How Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer changed her life in just a few months

Professor Fiona McQueen altered her diet, began to exercise and quickly lost seven stone

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7 unusual facts of life only farmers would understand

From squealing piglets to sneaky horses, it’s never easy being a farmer.

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Could we save the planet by eating insects? And are you brave enough to try?

Changing our eating habits to include insects could be key to reducing greenhouse gases

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How the quiet Kingdom of Fife was once at the very heart of the Cold War

In huts, bunkers and nuclear monitoring bases, a generation prepared to fight the USSR

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The unexpected benefits of bringing care homes and nurseries together

The idea has existed in Japan since 1976 but now it’s coming to the UK

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Up close and personal with the Scots who bring Star Wars, Overwatch and Digimon to life

Every wondered what goes on at a Comic Con?

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Filled with ‘a number of male lovelies’: the surprising court of King James VI and I

Emma Dabiri outlines evidence of a love affair between the monarch and George Villiers

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The doctors said he’d never walk again — but Keith defied the odds to become a champion climber

A skydiving accident cost him part of his leg. He’s now in the British para climbing team.

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These astounding puffin pictures are telling scientists something very important about the effect of climate change

Actually, it’s the contents of their beaks which are of the most interest.

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Nothing to fear but fear itself: 7 tips for conquering phobias

Radio Scotland’s Personal Best and psychologist Richard Reid on beating phobias.

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How James Bond’s creator ‘borrowed’ his brother’s work to create his iconic super spy

Broadcaster Paul Murton on how Bond creator Ian Fleming ‘borrowed’ ideas from his brother.

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If the start of university life isn’t going as well as you’d hoped, here’s some expert advice on what you can do about it

We spoke to a Student Wellbeing Adviser about issues like homesickness and mental health

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Tom’s 18 stone weight loss has opened up a world of opportunities that were once completely unthinkable

The former River City star has fulfilled many ambitions since gastric bypass surgery

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7 major changes on the Isle of Skye since legendary ´óÏó´«Ã½ journalist Richard Dimbleby went over the sea in 1954

Things have moved on a bit from what was shown in About Britain in 1954.

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The man who’s rescued 1500 people from the River Clyde

George Parsonage is known as Glasgow’s River Man

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55 years ago this week: the final journey of the Glasgow tram

At their peak in 1947, the city was home 1200 trams

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Four innocent people. Four life sentences. Four incredible and traumatic stories.

The fallout faced by people after being wrongly convicted.

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Water quiz! Lakes vs Lochs

How well do you know your bodies of water?

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These 5 types of photograph are soothing, according to scientific research

Compassion-focused therapy requires imagining images. But what if you can’t do that?

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Kiana has a form of Spinal muscular atrophy. Will she get access to a drug that could have amazing effects on her condition?

SMA is a genetic condition that makes it hard for Kiana to move, eat and even breathe

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Dying a good death: How to prepare yourself and others for the end of your life

Dr Margaret McCartney has been finding out how people get ready for their departure

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Glasgow Pride: Why people took part in Scotland’s largest LGBTI celebration

The Social asked the people taking part in Glasgow Pride what it means to them.

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The outlaw who, after a Wild West-style shootout, escaped the Mounties — by speaking Gaelic

How a member of the Quebec’s Scottish community became known as the Megantic Outlaw.

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Three top tips from an NHS expert to help you stay fit as you get older

One of Sir Muir Gray’s bits of advice might surprise you

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Essential 1960s pop trivia: Lulu wanted to ditch her iconic name

Why wasn’t the Scottish singing sensation sure her name would last the test of time?

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A day in the life of Katy Winton, professional mountain bike enduro racer

Katy hopes to inspire the next generation of mountain bikers.

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From Govan to Gucci: The rise of Scotland’s most sought-after male model

Connor Newall is one of the most sought-after models in the world.

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Elaine Miller’s comedy show at the Edinburgh Fringe is toilet humour …with a public service spin

The physiotherapist is tackling the taboo of incontinence with her stand-up

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