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200-year-old smuggler’s secret whisky distillery found underground

200-year-old smuggler’s secret whisky distillery found underground

By Elizabeth Hunter The remains of a 200-year-old whisky smuggler's secret distillery have been discovered by archaeologists. The stone structure found in Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve (NNR) was used as a site for making booze, experts say. A piece of a copper still has been

First baby capybara born in Scotland in nearly 20 years

First baby capybara born in Scotland in nearly 20 years

By Elizabeth Hunter Adorable pictures show the first baby capybara born in Scotland in 18 years — and weighing the same as a six pack of Irn-Bru. The pup arrived at Edinburgh Zoo to parents Luna and Rodney at 1.5 to 2.5 kilograms. The gender is yet unknown,

College students jump into sea for good luck on exams

College students jump into sea for good luck on exams

By Elizabeth Hunter Photos show students at a prestigious university jumping into the sea at dawn in a tradition said to bring good luck for exams. For years, students at the University of St Andrews have taken part in the Gaudie and May Dip, a tradition which takes place the

Bodycam captures cops on ‘Hot Fuzz’ chase over fences after thief

Bodycam captures cops on ‘Hot Fuzz’ chase over fences after thief

By Elizabeth Hunter This is the moment a thief tried to evade arrest by hopping fences — Hot Fuzz-style. Kent Police officers arrived at an address in Maidstone, Kent to arrest Sean McFetridge in relation to a phone theft earlier this month. But the 43-year-old managed to get

Newly hatched baby penguins weigh the same as a kiwi

Newly hatched baby penguins weigh the same as a kiwi

By Elizabeth Hunter Adorable photos show newly hatched penguin chicks - who weigh roughly the same as a kiwi fruit. Two Northern Rockhopper penguins have been born at Edinburgh Zoo, to parents Bruce and Pinhead. The chicks have been named Wesley and Penny, and weigh 63g and 95g respectively - roughly the

Police release sketch of how missing 3-year-old would look like 50 years later

Police release sketch of how missing 3-year-old would look like 50 years later

By Elizabeth Hunter Police have released an image of a missing three-year-old on the 50th anniversary of his disappearance - showing what he would look like now. Sandy Davidson went missing from his grandmother's home in Irvine, Scotland, on April 23, 1976. He was last seen playing

Locals urged to stay away from walrus chilling in Scottish harbor

Locals urged to stay away from walrus chilling in Scottish harbor

By Elizabeth Hunter A walrus spotted in a Scottish harbor has prompted a charity to urge locals not to approach it. British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) received reports of a walrus resting in a harbor in northeast Scotland — likely the same walrus spotted in Orkney last week. The team