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The tallest hedge in the world is in Scotland.

“Recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the highest hedge in the world, the Meikleour Beech Hedge was planted in 1745 and is one third of a mile long (530 m) and 100 ft (30 m) high.” ~ learn […]

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Make Scotland wild again.

“After 15 years of rewilding at Dundreggan – and a reduction in deer numbers from about 16 a sq km to five (the ideal number for natural woodland regeneration is two to five in each sq km but in some […]

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Timeout ranks Chicago 2nd best city in the world.

 I’m assuming they did this poll in the summer, not winter. “Every year, Time Out quizzes more than 20,000 urbanites from across the world about life in their cities, inviting them to weigh in on everything from the local food, […]