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In today’s email: 

• What Are "Kelpies"?

• Have You Seen The Workings Of The Falkirk Wheel?

• Collect your gift! - A Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

• Around the Web: Britain's tiny divided town with half in Scotland and the other in England, Glasgow coffee festival nominated for prestigious international award, From Burns to Barrie: A Scottish Literary Journey Through Museums and Historic Houses and more

• From Social Media - Beinn a'Chochuill

• Scottish Food You Will Love - How to make the best Scottish shortbread 

• Coo Wee - Celebrating the Majestic Highland Coo: Festivals and Events

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What Are "Kelpies"?

Kelpies are shape-changing aquatic spirits with a number of Scottish legends. The name was probably derived from the Scottish Gaelic words ‘cailpeach’ or ‘colpach’, meaning heifer or colt. 

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Have You Seen The Workings Of The Falkirk Wheel?

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Tamfourhill, Falkirk, in central Scotland. It connects the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union Canal and it is a must-see engineering masterpiece for any visitor to Scotland.

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Collect your gift!

Get Your Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide

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Around The Web

Scotland monkey – live: Macaque on the run in highlands after escaping wildlife park

The Japanese macaque escaped from its enclosure at Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie, Inverness.

2-Year-Old From Scotland Becomes "Youngest" Person To Reach Everest Base Camp

The boy's parents bought three one-way tickets for a year of travelling in 2023 after renting out their house in Scotland.

Today's rugby news as former Scotland star says Wales 'in disarray' ahead of Six Nations opener

These are your rugby headlines on Monday, January 29. Wright: Wales 'in disarray'.

Pavement parking crackdown begins in Edinburgh

Motorists who mount the kerb face £100 fines as the city becomes the first in Scotland to implement the ban.

Watch: Escaped monkey spotted in Highland village

The Japanese macaque was filmed helping himself from a bird feeder in Kincraig.

Wildfires have been reported in Lochinver, Scotland, following January's hottest ever temperature being recorded in the ...

A meteorologist told Sky News southern winds have dragged milder air from Africa across the UK, which have triggered higher temperatures.

Britain's tiny divided town with half in Scotland and the other in England

Berwick-Upon-Tweed has changed hands 13 times over the centuries - and its residents consider themselves to have a 'third nationality'.

9 things that have changed in Edinburgh since the Nineties - in pictures

We look at some of the many changes Edinburgh has seen in the past couple of decades.

Major train disruption between Edinburgh and Glasgow over rockfall works

Engineers will install a netting on a rock cutting above the railway which will help to prevent potential rockfall.

Glasgow coffee festival nominated for prestigious international award

Glasgow Coffee Festival, which is usually held in May at The Briggait, was nominated for best event alongside Greek, American and South African entries.

From Burns to Barrie: A Scottish Literary Journey Through Museums and Historic Houses

Join us on this literary pilgrimage, where each site unfolds stories that have shaped Scotland's cultural identity and left an indelible mark on the world of literature.

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From Social Media

If you could be anywhere in #Scotland right now, where would YOU be? 💭🧡

📍 Beinn a'Chochuill, Wild About Argyll 📷 Instagram.com/ronamcmillan

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Scottish Food You Will Love

How to make the best Scottish shortbread

Scottish Shortbread is a classic dessert that can be found in homes and bakeries throughout Scotland. Here is a great recipe.

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Coo Wee

Celebrating the Majestic Highland Coo: Festivals and Events

The Highland Coo with its iconic long horns, shaggy coat and endearing charm, is a beloved symbol of Scotland’s rich rural heritage. To honor these magnificent creatures and showcase their beauty, festivals and events dedicated to Highland cattle have become popular across Scotland. 

From cattle shows to agricultural fairs, these gatherings offer a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the world of the Highland Coo. 

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