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Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic during a practice session at the Australian Open on Thursday.

‘He wanted an opponent’: Andy Murray tells why Djokovic wanted him as coach

Djokovic beat the Scot in most of their matches, but Murray believes he knows the way to make coaching the record-breaking grand slam event winner work.

  • Stephen Brook

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Victoria Street is a popular tourist area in Edinburgh.

A unique walking tour offers a unique glimpse of Edinburgh

A chance for Edinburgh’s homeless to work in tourism is changing lives.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Colin Firth in Lockerbie.

‘It hit me’: The role that made Colin Firth feel way out of his depth

It was an emotional challenge to play a father whose daughter died in the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, then dedicated his life to finding those responsible.

  • Rob Harris
Science and passion pass the sniff test.

How Scotch whisky conquered the world in five (not so easy) steps

A Europe-wide outbreak of grape pests, a world war and America’s prohibition period all played a part in whisky’s global domination.

  • David Whitley
Ponant’s Le Boreal.

The mysterious Scottish islands that are an artist’s dream

It’s little wonder artists, poets, hikers and photographers are drawn to this faraway archipelago, which splinters off Scotland’s north-east coast.

  • Steve McKenna
Australians arriving in the UK from January 8, 2025, will have to pay for a electronic travel authorisation. They can apply now.

New entry rules – and fees – for Australians to visit the UK

Australians can now apply for the new Electronic Travel Authorisation that will be a requirement for entering the UK.

  • Michael Gebicki
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Diners can now enjoy one of King Charles’ favourite spots. Dumfries House belongs to the King’s Foundation.

As Charles ate airline food heading to Australia, I ate like a king in his own stately home

It is a new private dining experience which allows the public to enjoy the mother of all 18th-century feasts, served by a traditional butler, in the royal chamber.

  • Rob Harris

The most moving story about the Queen you’ve never heard but must see

Not only did Marion Crawford devote 17 years to the two princesses, but she sacrificed the possibility of having children of her own.

  • Peter FitzSimons
Alex Salmond, Scotland’s former  first minister.

Alex Salmond, former first minister of Scotland, dies aged 69

Alex Salmond, who led Scotland’s 2014 independence referendum, collapsed and died soon after delivering a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday.

  • Nick Gutteridge, Simon Johnson and Ethan Croft
Sunset at Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland.

A magnificent, calf-burning hike through two of England’s national parks

Two dramatic national parks in northern England are practically neighbours, yet worlds apart in their appeal.

  • Rob McFarland

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