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Step back in time and tour an 'enigmatic' Pictish fort 

As it's Friday, to provide a break from coronavirus news, first up we look at some of the latest features from our Heritage reporter Alison Campsie.

Travel back through the centuries to Dun da Lamh, a Pictish-era hillfort with commanding views over Strathspey and which was a place of status, defence and tribal belonging.

Described as “unusually massive”, the hillfort has been dramatically rebuilt in augmented reality by historical reconstruction and illustrator Bob Marshall, who has worked with Forestry and Land Scotland to reimagine the ‘enigmatic’ site.

Lost medieval bridge that transported kings and queens re-emerges

A lost medieval bridge which transported kings and queens through the Scottish Borders has been rediscovered.

Remains of the Ancrum Old Bridge, which stood during the 14th Century, has been found in the River Teviot after being hidden underwater for hundreds of years.

Dating of the oak bridge timbers has confirmed a date of the mid-1300s, making the remains the oldest scientifically dated bridge ever found in its original position across one of Scotland’s rivers.

What now for the Scottish economy?

The Scottish economy has faced blow after blow in the past 24 hours.

While thousands more businesses found themselves under increased coronavirus restrictions, a raft of economic reports brought further doom and gloom.

Specialist reporter Jane Bradley, examines what is next for the Scottish economy?


Stay safe,

Sam Shedden

 
     
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Step back in time and tour an 'enigmatic' Pictish fort in the Highlands
 
Travel back through the centuries to Dun da Lamh, a Pictish-era hillfort with commanding views over Strathspey and which was a place of status, defence and tribal belonging.
 
     
     
 
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@pizza rockets past £1,000,000 in crowdfunding campaign
 
@pizza, Edinburgh’s No.1 Ranked Pizza & Birmingham’s No.1 Ranked Restaurant, has secured a new site on the pedestrianised section of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

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Lost medieval bridge that transported kings and queens re-emerges
 
A lost medieval bridge which transported kings and queens through the Scottish Borders has been rediscovered.
 
     
 
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One in seven Scottish shops are lying empty as vacancies rise amid pandemic
 
The shop vacancy rate in Scotland spiked to its highest level in five years over the past three months as the economic effects of Coronavirus began to bite, a new report has revealed.
 
     
 
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The SNP is a tired government in Scotland, but not as weary as the opposition - Gina Davidson
 
There comes a time for every government to go. It is time, in fact, that demands this. The passing years of governance take a toll; the grinding, unrelenting nature of managing a country reduces bright young things to jaded, older, cynical things who begin to run out of ideas, enthusiasm and energy.
 
     
 
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The stakes could not be higher for the US or the world - Joyce McMillan
 
Once, long ago, I visited Washington DC during the run-up to a US presidential election. It was a foolish time to go there, of course; the whole political class, and most of the media, were away on the campaign trail.
 
     
 
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There is now a full-blown civil war in Labour - Ayesha Hazarika
 
One of the proudest achievements of my life was to have helped draft the landmark Equality Act in 2010 which was the last piece of legislation the last Labour government passed.
 
     
     
 
 
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Scotland in the 1960s: Memories of Halloween past
 
Hallowe’en has been an important day in Scotland’s calendar since the days of the druids and the 1960s was no different.
 
 
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Sam Heughan is set to star in a new romantic drama called Text For You - everything you need to know
 
The film will be based on a German romantic drama which was previously released in 2016
 
 
     
     
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  Celtic in injury BLOW, Old Firm in HUGE Champions League boost, Rangers boss lays down challenge to WANTED man, Hearts ace to be offered new deal - Scottish Premiership Rumour Mill  
     
  It was another successful night for Scottish club in Europe on Thursday with Rangers defeating lech Poznan at Ibrox and Celtic earning a credible draw with Lille in France despite taking a two-goal lead.  
     
     
 
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Steven Gerrard identifies 'big challenges ahead' in Europa League but says Rangers are ready for Benfica test
 
A perfect Europa League campaign continued for Rangers when they defeated Lech Poznan 1-0 at Ibrox on Thursday night.
 
 
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Gregor Townsend hopes Stuart Hogg, Finn Russell and Jonny Gray can help Scotland end wretched run in Wales
 
Gregor Townsend has sent for the cavalry as he bids to end Scotland’s run of misery in Wales which stretches to 18 years and ten straight defeats.
 
 
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Jack Ross in secretive mood over recovery of Hibs wingers Jamie Murphy and Drey Wright
 
Keeping his cards close to his chest, Hibs manager Jack Ross is determined not to offer his Hearts counterpart Robbie Neilson easy insight into his line-up for tomorrow’s hugely-significant Capital derby.
 
 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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