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Brian Cox directs and stars as Sandy, a distillery boss, in the Scottish family drama Glenrothan.
Alan Cumming returns to Scotland to play Donal, the estranged brother who travels from Chicago.
The film centers on a family reunion amid questions of succession within the whisky business.
The Guardian praises panoramic Highland imagery that frames the emotional journey.
Shirley Henderson appears as Jess, Sandy’s competent partner in the family business.
The film keeps a gentle, sentimental tone that leans toward Sunday-night TV comfort.
Amy, Donal’s daughter, appears as part of the reunion journey back to Scotland.
The screenplay frames Donal as the more artful whisky connoisseur compared to Sandy.
The Guardian notes the film’s directorial debut by Brian Cox as a notable aspect.
Glenrothan blends family drama with themes of legacy and community impact in the Highlands.

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New genetic analysis shows Europe’s first dogs appeared over 14,000 years ago and mainly descended from eastern wolves.
Researchers found that European dogs trace most of their ancestry to eastern Eurasian wolves, not local European wolves.
The research suggests domestication began long before farming and involved a shared origin with dogs elsewhere.
The Swiss dog showed genetic closeness to modern European dogs, implying early domestication occurred before widespread farming.
Farming’s spread did not drastically replace dog populations; many lineages persisted through migrations.
The study used advanced techniques to isolate ancient canid DNA from contamination.
A 13,700-year-old Belgian specimen previously thought to be a dog was reclassified as a wolf.
Europe’s oldest genetically verified dog dates to 14,200 years ago from Switzerland.
Earlier oldest dog evidence dated to about 10,900 years ago before these findings.
The study broadens the understanding of how dogs influenced later European dog lineages and farming societies.

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Scotland’s women rugby squad faced contract uncertainty before the 2025 Rugby World Cup, affecting preparations.
Retired player Beth Blacklock described the period as stressful for many teammates awaiting contracts.
SRU said it engaged with the Scotland Women playing group over several months to finalize contracts ahead of the World Cup.
Beth Blacklock, who did not receive a new contract, returned to Saracens and planned retirement from international play.
Blacklock pursued a data engineering career and considered roles in France as options after rugby.
Sione Fukofuka led a new coaching staff in early 2026, signalling a promising step forward for Scotland.
Scotland’s 2026 Six Nations campaign included a pivotal standalone match at Murrayfield against England.
The article frames this period as the start of a new era for Scotland’s women’s rugby.
Blacklock expressed optimism about the team’s future under the new coaching staff.
The Guardian article notes the growing support from the nation for Scotland’s women players.

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Raskin has emerged as a key player for Rangers under Danny Rohl, appearing 31 times in the league this season.
Moore has impressed on a season-long loan from Tottenham, scoring six league goals from 18 appearances.
Raskin has seven assists, ranking among the top in the division, while Moore has two assists.
Together, the midfield duo have contributed to 20 of Rangers' 66 league goals this season.
Raskin has created 43 chances, with Moore creating 33, highlighting their playmaking impact.
Supporters remain divided, but the season's final five games could decide the fans' favourite.
Raskin's shift from a reduced role to a key creator reflects a tactical change under Rohl.
Moore is contributing from the left side as an on-loan winger impacting the attack.
The analysis compares both players' scoring positions and big chances to gauge scoring threat.
Only James Tavernier has created more big chances than the pair at Rangers.

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