'This Scottish castle is like something out of Narnia'
Bothwell Castle was also my late father’s favourite spot. He’d walk there most evenings until age and infirmity made it difficult. Each visit back reminds me of him.
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My key areas of speciality are celebrity interviews, sport, reportage and human interest.
Bothwell Castle was also my late father’s favourite spot. He’d walk there most evenings until age and infirmity made it difficult. Each visit back reminds me of him.
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