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A new study has shown that the six-tonne Altar Stone at the heart of Stonehenge came from the far north of Scotland – rather than southwestern Wales, as previously thought. The research, led by Welsh PhD student Anthony Clarke, used studied mineral crystals within the sandstone to reveal that the megalith at the centre of the ancient monument was transported by prehistoric people from at least as far as present-day Inverness, and possibly even as far as the Orkney Islands. According to results published in the scientific journal Nature, the stone had a unique signature that matched with 95% ce...
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When he opened ‘Fags’ – considered the first openly gay exhibition in Poland – and started queer arts magazine DIK in 2005, Karol Radziszewski started to dig into LGBTQ+ history in his native Poland and the surrounding region. His first Scottish solo exhibition shines a light on this largely untold story. Radziszewski’s show at Edinburgh Art Festival centres around Filo Magazine, one of the first LGBTQ+ magazines in Central and Eastern Europe, founded by activist Ryszard Kisiel in response to communist-era repression of sexual minorities. The magazine served as a major catalyst for conversatio...
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Stepping out of Waverley station, in the heart of Scotland’s capital, you’ll see immediately why millions of people from all over the world travel to Edinburgh every year. Ancient, winding streets, historic buildings and UNESCO sites surrounded by natural sanctuaries meld with some of the UK’s best eateries, hotels, shops and, of course, the yearly creative chaos of the Fringe festival, to create a city that has it all. Whether you’re a lucky local resident, a solo visitor or a travelling family, this comprehensive city guide will tell you everything you need to know about where to stay, where...
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It seems like barely a week goes by without Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling making headlines for some hostile comments aimed at transgender people. And now, a new show coming to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival next month is sure to set tongues wagging. The Telegraph has already called it “the most provocative play to hit the Edinburgh Fringe in years.” ‘TERF’, a new one-act play which is set to premiere on 2 August, has become one of the most talked-about plays heading to the festival this year. It’s being put on, rather aptly, by the Civil Disobedience & Theatre of the Existential Void, with t...
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UK election: Scottish nationalists collapse and Tories decimated in Wales Scotland’s industrial belt has returned to Labour amid a collapse in support for the Scottish Nationalist Party (SNP), while Wales has booted out the defeated Conservative party in a momentous realignment of UK regional politics. The SNP, which won all but three of 59 constituencies north of the border in 2015, has dropped from 47 to just nine seats, although a recount was underway in the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire constituency with the result not expected until Saturday (6 July). Meanwhile, Labour’s nationwide ...
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It will soon be easier to see Facebook and Instagram posts in 200 lesser-spoken languages around the world. Meta’s No Language Left Behind (NLLB) project announced in a paper published this month that they’ve scaled their original technology. The project includes a dozen “low resource” European languages, like Scottish Gaelic, Galician, Irish, Lingurian, Bosnian, Icelandic and Welsh. According to Meta, that’s a language that has less than one million sentences in data that can be used. Experts say that to improve the service, Meta should consult with native speakers and language specialists as...
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Scottish wildcat kittens have been born in the Cairngorms National Park to captive-bred animals released last year. Last summer 19 wildcats were released by the Saving Wildcats partnership, led by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland. These incredibly elusive carnivores are the only native member of the cat family still found in the wild in Britain. Since their release, the cats have been tracked using GPS radio collars. At least two females have given birth since then, marking a significant milestone in the project’s efforts to restore the species in Scotland. They may be the first wildca...
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By Ewan Murray Despite spanning half the tournament, just a third of nations at Euro 2024 have been eliminated at the end of the group stage. Only eight sides have packed their bags, marking the 2026 World Cup down in their calendar as they board planes home. For some, Euro 2024 has been an unmitigated disaster, while others have shone bright despite adversity. Ultimately, the outcome for all eight teams was the same, but several countries can beam with pride despite an early exit. Here are the eight eliminated Euro 2024 sides - ranked from best to worst. 8. AlbaniaAlbania were expected to be ...
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By Katie Catherall Germany delivered a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in Frankfurt to top Group A and guarantee their future in the tournament. Meanwhile, Scotland weren't as successful in Stuttgart, recording a 1-0 loss at the hands of Hungary - crashing out of the tournament. Scotland arrived hoping to achieve what their predecessors never could - make it out of a group stage at the European Championships. Just Marco Rossi’s Hungarian side stood in their way as they looked to make history at their 12th major tournament. Steve Clarke's side struggled to gain momentum in the opening hal...
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By Sean Walsh Scotland captain Andy Robertson apologised to the nation after being knocked out of Euro 2024 on Sunday night. The Tartan Army went into their final group stage clash against Hungary with both sides realistically needing a win in order to advance to the last 16. A draw may have been enough for Scotland to secure qualification, but given this would have left them with only two points from three games, this was widely seen as an unlikely enough tally to send them through. Scotland's performance in Stuttgart was largely flat and they didn't get out of first gear until ten minutes of...
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