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Whisky Galore bottles expected to attract attention from around the world as they go to auction

25 Apr 2013 18:04 THE two bottles of whisky were salvaged from the wreck of the ship SS Politician which sank in 1941 inspiring the book and film Whisky Galore. Whisky Galore Diver Bob Pert brings up bottles of whiskey the wreck of the sunken ship Daily Mirror TWO rare bottles of whisky salvaged from a shipwreck which inspired a book and film are to be auctioned. The collector's items were part of the cargo on the 8,000-ton cargo ship the SS Politician which sank off the shores of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides in 1941 and inspired the book and film Whisky Galore. The bottles, which have documents of authentication, are to be sold as a pair by Britain's biggest internet-only auction site Scotch Whisky Auctions, based in Glasgow, with bidding opening...

 
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Longest serving ‘yottie’ joins celebrations to mark 60 years since launch of Royal Yacht Brittania

16 Apr 2013 18:37 THE world-famous ship, built in Clydebank, was launched on the Clyde on April 16, 1953 and today a ceremony was held on board the boat, which is now a tourist attraction in Edinburgh. The Royal Yacht Britannia Mirrorpix THE 60th anniversary of the launch of Royal Yacht Britannia has been marked with a ceremony on board the boat. The ship was built by workers at John Brown shipyard in Clydebank, near Glasgow, and was launched on the Clyde on April 16 1953. Exactly six decades on, the historic moment was remembered in a ceremony attended by the boat's longest-serving yachtsman. Ellis "Norrie" Norrell, a "yottie" for 34 years, raised a specially...

 
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Live blog: News, weather and travel updates from across the country

WEATHER: Strathclyde & south west - Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain. Drier, brighter weather from the west will extend to all parts during the morning. Sunny spells this afternoon with scattered showers, wintry over hills. Lothian & Borders - Cloudy start with outbreaks of rain. Drier, brighter weather extending across east coast by early afternoon. Tayside and Fife - Cloudy with outbreaks of

 
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Sessional / Relief Social Workers, Community Care

Organisation: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Location: Lewis Salary/Hourly Rate: £32816 - £32816 Hours: As and when required Full/Part Time: Casual Published: 26 February 2013 Closing Date: 11 March 2013 Ref. No: CNS001164   All salaries are inclusive of Islands Allowance. Appointment to the post will be on the first point of grade with annual incremental progression for permanent posts. Job Description You will have an interest and skills in working within all areas of Community Care. Requirements You will be required to complete professional assessments of need in conjunction with Health and other professionals, implement, manage

 
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Snow and high winds cause travel disruption with warnings of more to come

5 Feb 2013 09:31 UP to 10cm of snow is expected in places by this afternoon along with 60mph to 70mph winds, as experts warn that temperatures are set to continue dropping throughout the week. Snow caused travel disruption across Scotland this morning. Hemedia/SWNS OVERNIGHT snow and high winds caused major travel disruption across parts of Scotland this morning. Drivers...

 
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Scotland braced for more severe weather with snow and high winds to hit the country

4 Feb 2013 13:39 AMBER warnings have been issued across the country by the Met Office with heavy snow potentially falling this afternoon. Motorists face snow and ice on the roads Garry F McHarg HIGH winds and snow are expected to hit much of the country today, according to forecasters. Amber "be prepared" warnings for snow have been issued by the Met Office for many parts of Scotland, including the Highlands and western isles, Strathclyde, the south west, Lothian and Borders and Central, Tayside and Fife. Snow could fall in these areas between 5pm today and 9am tomorrow, with some heavy showers and blizzard conditions predicted. A yellow ...

 
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