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How the sea shaped the story of Scotland and its people

By Alison Campsie

Published 26th Feb 2020, 17:25 GMT

Scotland's close relationship with the sea has shaped where we live, what we eat, how we have travelled and how we have enjoyed ourselves over thousands of years.

The Year of Coasts and Waters will this year celebrate all these things with a new exhibition digging deep into the country's archive to help document our sea-loving nation.

An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

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An Ian Baird strike earned the Whites the points at Oakwell.

Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

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Ian Baird challenges for the ball at Leeds Road. A John Sheridan strike earned the Whites a point.

A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

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A five goal thriller at Elland Road in front of 12,248 fans.

Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.

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Andy Ritchie celebrates after scoring against the Royals. The other United goalscorers that day were John Buckley and Keith Edwards.