South Scotland

A short guide to common newts living in the British Isles

Scotland is home to some wonderful native species, lets look at the three newts that live here and where you can find th...

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Does Scotland have venomous snakes?

A look at Scotland's adder, the only venomous snake in Scotland and the United Kingdom. A beautiful and much maligned a...

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Edward Callander

A Dumfries-born RAF airman who fought with the French Foreign Legion at Narvik, earned the Distinguished Flying Medal fo...

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Foraging Scotland: A Complete Guide

Explore the rich tradition of foraging in Scotland's diverse landscapes. Learn about popular wild foods and foraging saf...

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Joseph Thomson

Scottish explorer Joseph Thomson (1858-1895) peacefully opened vast regions of East Africa to European knowledge, earnin...

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King Alexander III

Scotland's last king of the golden age (1241-1286), who defeated Norway at Largs and secured the Western Isles, only for...

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Kirkpatrick C2C: South Scotland's Premier Cycling Route

Experience South Scotland like never before on the Kirkpatrick C2C, a 250-mile coast-to-coast cycling route....

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Metal detecting Scotland: A Complete Guide

Dive into the intriguing world of metal detecting in Scotland. Explore the history, legal aspects and best practices. ...

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Sir John Dalrymple, 1st Earl of Stair

The Scottish statesman who orchestrated the 1692 Glencoe Massacre and became immortalised as "The Curse of Scotland" thr...

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Sir William Paterson

The visionary Dumfriesshire-born financier who founded the Bank of England, established the Bank of Scotland, and master...

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