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Scots castle is transformed into ancient Greek palace for new blockbuster movieBy MIKE MERRITT Published: 15:45 EDT, 9 June 2025 | Updated: 15:45 EDT, 9 June 2025 It is being transformed to look like ancient Greek with some of the biggest stars on the planet linked to the project. Work has begun on the Banffshire coast for the big screen epic The Odyssey - the latest and most expensive blockbuster by Oscar winning director Sir Christopher Nolan.

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The bodies of another two hillwalkers have been found in the Highlands as the number of people who have died in Scotland's mountains this week rose to four. The tragic incidents happened in a week that saw blizzards hit some of the country’s highest peaks just weeks after a spring heatwave had created perfect climbing conditions. The latest tragedy took place on a 2,920ft hill in Wester Ross.

3 weeks ago | inverness-courier.co.uk | Mike Merritt

Seven years and more than £1 million in the making, Scotland’s richest man is celebrating the completion of his showpiece and most exclusive garden. In fact, the green oasis at Aldourie Castle on the banks of Loch Ness will only be seen by the public one day a year as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme. Billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen does not do things by halves. When he celebrated his 50th birthday at the castle he flew in Lionel Ritchie.

3 weeks ago | johnogroat-journal.co.uk | Mike Merritt

A very rare visitor to Britain has turned-up thousands of miles off course in Sutherland. A white-throated sparrow was recorded singing near Strathy Point in Highland, although in an area with no general access, said Rare Bird Alert. The white-throated sparrow normally lives in parts of North America and Canada. There are only a handful of sightings in the UK most years. It is an attractive bird with its black eyestripe, and a white throat bordered by a black whisker.