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Volunteer Caroline McNamara in front of a yellow fibreglass submarine that was used in a search of Loch Ness in 1969

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Carbisdale Castle

'I booked a last-minute flight and bought a castle'

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Two school dinner staff serve lunches to children

School staff to strike in 24 Scottish council areas

The Unison industrial action will affect schools and early learning centres across the country.

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Cairngorm funicular

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