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The calendar contains 12 pictures of scantily-clad females, with the oldest model a sprightly 85 years of age.

WWII veteran receives medal for role in conflict Ninety-eight-year-old Jim Thomson was presented with a medallion for his contribution to the war effort 75 years ago WWII veteran Jim Thomson with his medallion (Image: Strathearn Snapshots) Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes t...

Storm Frank: Communities still ‘deeply traumatised’ by 2015 floods © PA Archive/Press Association Ima A car left abandoned in flood water during Storm Frank. It’s five years since Storm Frank ripped through Scotland, wreaking a trail of destruction across the country. Gayle Ritchie looks back at one of the worst weather events in recent history. Storm Frank swept through Scotland on December 30 2015, bringing flooding that devastated homes and businesses. Worst-hit towns and villages inc...

Workers clearing the River Dee at Abergeldie Castle The Baron of Abergeldie, John Gordon, and his wife sought refuge at a neighbour’s house after a 500-yard stretch of embankment next to the castle was swallowed up by the swollen Dee. Tonnes of rock were placed on the wrecked riverbank in an attempt to save the A-listed tower from destruction. ‘The knock-on effect can still be felt’ Reverend Canon Vittoria Hancock was at the heart of the action when Storm Frank hit Ballater. “The villag...