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Today in History
1870:
David Octavius Hill, pioneering Scottish photographer, died. Born in 1802, Hill is often credited with being the first person to use photography as an aid to painting. Together with Robert Adamson he produced more than 1,500 photo-portraits of Scotland's great and good.
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Get up close and personal with spectacular birds of prey
Sunday 24th June 2007, Presentations at 12 noon, 1.30pm and 3.00pm Come and find out about the ancient sport and activity of falconry. Watch live demonstrations of the birds of prey in action, find out about falconry – its origins, uses and its modern day existence – as well as experience the rare opportunity of flying a bird. Source: Historic Scotland
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