Claire Elliot

Scotland

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist at Scottish Daily Mail. Email: [email protected]

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Vettriano's last wish... to be cremated without mourners, like Bowie

1 week ago | msn.com | Claire Elliot

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Vettriano's last wish... to be cremated without mourners, like Bowie

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Claire Elliot

Scotland's most celebrated self-taught artist Jack Vettriano has been cremated in secret after the painter made it clear he wanted his passing to go without fanfare, it has emerged. The 73-year-old was found dead at his apartment in Nice in the south of France last month after shying away from the public eye in his final years.
Motorists left bemused as FAKE speed bumps are painted onto road as part of bizarre traffic calming scheme

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Claire Elliot

It may sound more like an overdue April fools joke. But now council chiefs are facing ridicule after painting fake speed bumps on a road in a cut-price bid to slow down traffic. Residents in Culloden, Inverness-shire, were left baffled by Highland Council’s decision to paint ‘flat stickers’ on a busy road instead of installing raised bumps. And according to locals - they are not even visible in the dark.
Fake speed bumps painted onto road leave motorists baffled

1 week ago | msn.com | Claire Elliot

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Go figure! Mum Karen is back modelling just four months after arrival of baby

1 week ago | dailymail.co.uk | Claire Elliot

Go figure! Mum Karen is back modelling just four months after arrival of babyBy CLAIRE ELLIOT Published: 16:13 EDT, 13 April 2025 | Updated: 16:13 EDT, 13 April 2025 Most new mothers spend months working to get their figure back after giving birth. But Karen Gillan looked stunning as she posed for her first modelling shoot just four months after announcing the arrival of baby Clementine.
And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last time

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Claire Elliot

And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last timeBy CLAIRE ELLIOT FOR THE SCOTTISH DAILY MAIL Published: 15:50 EDT, 4 April 2025 | Updated: 15:50 EDT, 4 April 2025 She has been a prominent teatime figure on Scotland’s screens for almost 30 years, covering some of the country’s biggest news stories. But last night Sally Magnusson presented BBC’s flagship Reporting Scotland programme for the final time.
And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last time

3 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Claire Elliot

She has been a prominent teatime figure on Scotland’s screens for almost 30 years, covering some of the country’s biggest news stories. But last night Sally Magnusson presented BBC’s flagship Reporting Scotland programme for the final time. The 69-year-old stood down after 27 years, having joined the show in 1998. And as she bid farewell to viewers, she was joined by sports presenter Lewis Irons as they looked back at some of the highlights of her career.
Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Claire Elliot

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Say cheese! Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

3 weeks ago | dailymail.co.uk | Claire Elliot

Say cheese! Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is foundBy CLAIRE ELLIOT Published: 15:25 EDT, 31 March 2025 | Updated: 15:25 EDT, 31 March 2025 It was placed in the water more than half a century ago to try and capture proof of the Loch Ness Monster. But it has now finally been dredged to the surface after the propeller of a robot submarine got caught on the mooring holding the 1970s camera in place.
Say cheese! Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

3 weeks ago | thisismoney.co.uk | Claire Elliot

It was placed in the water more than half a century ago to try and capture proof of the Loch Ness Monster. But it has now finally been dredged to the surface after the propeller of a robot submarine got caught on the mooring holding the 1970s camera in place. Engineers from the UK’s National Oceanography Centre (NOC) were testing the deep sea worthiness of the autonomous vehicle, named Boaty McBoatface, on Loch Ness when it made the unusual find.

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1 Mar 22

A clever dog to make you smile. In today's Press and Journal, Scottish Daily Mail and Scottish Sun.

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🐶 The clever canine has made the 27-year-old “feel alive” and given her a “willingness” to pursue her life. https://t.co/4NJrntD0s4

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29 Sep 21

What a wee star! In today's Scottish Daily Record, Scottish Sun and The Herald. https://t.co/iBtTphoMHD

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19 Aug 21

What a clever dog! In today's Scottish Daily Mail, Daily Record, Daily Express, Daily Star and The Scottish Sun. https://t.co/Hmn0DvsQd9

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Articles

Vettriano's last wish... to be cremated without mourners, like Bowie

Vettriano's last wish... to be cremated without mourners, like Bowie

Motorists left bemused as FAKE speed bumps are painted onto road as part of bizarre traffic calming scheme

Fake speed bumps painted onto road leave motorists baffled

Go figure! Mum Karen is back modelling just four months after arrival of baby

And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last time

And finally... news presenter Sally Magnusson hosts BBC Scotland's flagship news show for the last time

Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

Say cheese! Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

Say cheese! Camera set up more than 50 years ago to photograph Nessie is found

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