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Carrubber's Close is the next close to feature as part of Edinburgh World Heritage's 12 Closes project highlighting the history of the Old Town's closes

Plans for Carrubber's Close to feature next in Edinburgh World Heritage project
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The boat that rescued 600 men at Dunkirk that is now saving lives in Scotland
Heritage

'Decisive' action call over Edinburgh's former Royal High School building
Heritage

On this day 2002: Cowgate fire devastates Edinburgh's Old Town
Retro

Historic Clyde-built Glenlee honoured in new Spanish sailing ship design
Transport

Edinburgh has 'a responsibility' to investigate links to slavery
Heritage

Murder mystery over remains of woman 'dumped' in pit beneath site of Leith tram
What's On

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Gaelic rapper creates new hip hop soundtrack for bus journey through Highlands
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This is the story of Hanukkah and when it is celebrated in 2020
Family

This is why Santa wears red - and how he has evolved over the years
Christmas

When is the shortest day of the year 2020?
Outdoors

A Shepherd's Tale: A tribute in music to a 'courageous' family
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Everything you need to know about Outlander season 6
What's On

Caribbean-born Glasgow artist to represent Scotland at Venice Biennale
What's On

Fresh battle as Culloden house plan blocked by Scottish Government is revived
Heritage

Turf appeal to help rebuild Glencoe Massacre house
Heritage

Retro

"Billy McNeill said to me: 'Has anyone given you a lollipop yet, sonny?'"
Retro

Edinburgh words that are in danger of dying out
Retro

These 9 buildings are the tallest in Edinburgh - reaching up to 90 metres
Retro

Edinburgh department stores from the past
Retro

Dance Hall Days: Everybody knew my name at the Edinburgh Palais - 'Big Tam' Conn...
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This is why the lyrics of Fairytale of New York are considered offensive in 2020
Retro

Baccara star dreams of singing 1977 hit at Hampden
Retro

This Edinburgh landmark was used to burn infected clothing during the plague
Retro

This is why Google is celebrating Jamaican-born artist's model Fanny Eaton
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Why is Boxing Day called Boxing Day?
Christmas

Scottish mountain bike champion sets West Highland Way record
Heritage

Heritage body reveals plans for alternative Festival of Edinburgh
What's On

How many reindeer does Santa have? Names of Rudolph and her friends
Christmas

Who's afraid of Aleister Crowley? – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Welcome to Scotland's most deserted train station
Heritage

WWII flying boat departs Loch Ness
UK News

New national gallery aims to address 'low awareness' of Scottish history
Heritage

Former home of 'world's wickedest man' to become historic visitor attraction
Heritage

Highland Clearances museum launches campaign to protect collection
Heritage

Edinburgh Festival Fringe boss wants 'madness' to return to the city's streets
What's On

More than 560,000 sign up to Duolingo Scottish Gaelic course in single year
Heritage

Mystery of woman and coffin found buried on Aberdeen beach
Heritage

Why is Saint Andrew the patron saint of Scotland and how Scots celebrate
Heritage

Searching for traces of Prehistoric people in the peat of the Outer Hebrides
Heritage

£370,000 plea to secure Waverley paddle steamer's 75th anniversary season
Transport

Curator's 'moments of revelation' during study of Galloway Hoard Viking treasure...
Heritage

Scotland in the 1970s: The greatest sporting moments of the decade
Heritage

A century of Leith celebrated in 10 photographs
Heritage

Dame Judi Dench dedicates Highland woodland to loved ones
Heritage

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