The Perth-based Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) has written to ministers recommending existing snares be banned in Scotland and replaced with new humane devices.
Haunted Scottish 'sex magic' mansion once owned by Led Zeppelin member now offering tours
19.05.2023 - 10:57 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A haunted Scottish mansion once owned by both a practitioner of 'sex magic' and a member of Led Zeppelin will soon be open to the public for self-guided tours.
From the 17th century estate that featured in Outlander to the 'breathtaking' 16th century Scottish castle you can stay in, there is no shortage of spectacular and historic properties that would make for a perfect day trip or holiday.
It is rare that the pristine manors that have the most fascinating and mysterious pasts, though. More often than not, it is the ruins and half-destroyed sites dotted around the country that have the best stories to tell.
Nowhere is this more true than in the case of Boleskine House, which is situated on the south-east side of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. Originally completed around 1760, this manor has had a strange history that has seen some truly unique figures move in.
Scottish beachside £1.5m home with its own whisky bar looks like Mediterranean villa
According to legend, the house was built on the site of an ancient kirk. It is said that the original building caught fire during congregation one time, killing everybody inside.
The house was constructed by Archibald Campbell Fraser of Lovat as a hunting lodge. In the decades that followed, the lodge was expanded into a full manor.
The house's most infamous owner came into the picture in 1899, when author and occultist Aleister Crowley purchased it from the Fraser family. Once proclaimed "the wickedest man in the world", Crowley was a sex magick practitioner and founded the new religious movement and occult tradition of Thelema in the early 1900s.
He reportedly bought the property due to its remote location, where he would perform 'black magic' rituals, including spending six
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06.06.2023 / 19:46
The Scottish Indian restaurant with haggis pakoras and 'Irn-Bru Negroni' heading to Urmston
Roti, the Scottish-Indian restaurant which mashes up Scots and Indian cuisine with its unique fusion menu, is heading to Urmston. It’ll be setting up shop on Flixton Road, bringing with it its haggis pakoras and signature Irn-Bru Negroni.
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06.06.2023 / 17:55
Donald Trump's Scottish visit cost taxpayer £60,000 for security while golfing
Ex U.S president Donald Trump's recent visit to Scotland cost taxpayers £60,000 - with the public paying for police officers to stand guard while he played golf.
dailyrecord.co.uk
06.06.2023 / 17:28
Remote Scottish island is offering 'dream job' running cafe on world-famous beach
A dream job running a café on a remote Scottish island is currently being advertised.
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06.06.2023 / 16:42
Love Island first look sees two stars reveal they know each other in opening episode
The hotly-anticipated tenth series of ITV's Love Island kicks off tonight with a huge new twist as, for the first time ever, both boys and girls will enter the Villa. Upping the ante further, it's later revealed Islanders Ella Thomas, 23, and Tyrique Hyde, 24, already know each other. Ruchee Gurung, 24, and Jess Harding, 22, are the first Islanders to arrive in style at the sprawling Spanish villa.
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03.06.2023 / 09:09
Cumnock boss Brian McGinty hails Scottish Junior Cup stars for becoming heroes to a generation
Brian McGinty insists his Cumnock stars have become heroes to a generation after landing the Scottish Junior Cup for just the third time in the club's history.
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02.06.2023 / 10:09
Green MSP Ross Greer hits out at Westminster for removing glass bottles from Scottish recycling scheme
The Scottish Green MSP, Ross Greer, has hit out at the UK Government after it announced that it will only allow Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to go ahead if glass is excluded.
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01.06.2023 / 21:37
Cumnock aim to become heroes to a generation ahead of Scottish Junior Cup Final
Brian McGinty insists Cumnock can become heroes to a generation by lifting the Junior Cup tomorrow night.
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01.06.2023 / 09:37
Scottish Beach named best place to see rare 'Strawberry Moon' this weekend
A Scottish beach has been named as the top spot to see the rare 'Strawberry Moon' this weekend.
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31.05.2023 / 15:59
Devastating Scottish wildfire visible from space is climate warning, say Greens
A wildfire that has burned through three square miles near Loch Ness and is visible from space should serve as a climate warning, the Greens have said.
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30.05.2023 / 12:17
Pregnant Love Island star Laura Anderson vows to support charities helping Scottish families
Laura Anderson has vowed to help women and families across Scotland by working closely with charities close to her heart.
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30.05.2023 / 10:03
Popular Scottish nightclub launches new 'early finish' night for older crowd
A top Scottish nightclub has announced a new club night aimed at an older crowd that will finish earlier than standard events.
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27.05.2023 / 04:41
Police federation slams chief constable's claim Scottish force is institutionally racist
Scotland’s police union has accused the outgoing chief constable of making cops’ jobs harder by branding the force institutionally racist.
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26.05.2023 / 11:41
Killearn boxer claims Scottish title after "gruelling" ten-round battle
It was Scottish title glory for Killearn boxer Liam Philip on Saturday as he claimed a tight points win over Alfie Poole in Glasgow.
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23.05.2023 / 10:43
Perth hotel voted best in country as region wins big at prestigious Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023
A Perth hotel has been voted the best in the country at the prestigious Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023.
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18.05.2023 / 09:25
Remote Scottish island 'dream job' offers £60k salary, golden beaches and dolphin spotting
A potential dream job opportunity is currently being advertised with the location on the stunning Isle of Eigg.
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16.05.2023 / 14:31
Scottish Government admits scrapping unfinished CalMac ferry and starting again could be cheaper
An SNP minister has admitted it could be cheaper to scrap one of the troubled CalMac ferries currently under construction and start again.
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16.05.2023 / 14:15
The creepy abandoned Scottish mansion once owned by Tennent's chief
If you're out and about in Perthshire this May, you might come across an unusual and somewhat unsettling sight.
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16.05.2023 / 14:15
Blackburn United fall short in under-17 Scottish Cup final
Blackburn United under-17s fell short of picking up a first ever Scottish Cup trophy for the club as they were beaten 4-1 by Thorn Athletic.
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14.05.2023 / 22:17
Scottish BAFTA TV winners 2023 as The Traitors and Slow Horses actor bag gongs
The iconic BAFTA Television Awards took place on Sunday, May 14, in London.