Tag: darwin

Darwin may have “stolen” his theory of evolution from Perthshire farmer, says top academic

Deadline News Journalist - March 16, 2016

CHARLES DARWIN may have “stolen” his theory of evolution from a little-known Perthshire farmer, according to top academic. In 1859 Darwin published On the Origin...

Sean’s adventure in Oz ends in coma

Scottish News

Peter Laing - July 10, 2013

A YOUNG Scot enjoying a dream working holiday in Australia ended up in a coma - after getting an infected finger. Sean Foster may have...

Byron fan may bid £10,000 to adopt a manuscript by the famous writer

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - January 27, 2011

A BYRON fan is considering paying £10,000 to adopt one of the writers famous manuscripts in a scheme aimed at preserving a unique publishing...

New exhibition lets kids play garden detectives

Deadline News Journalist - June 25, 2009

By Oliver Farrimond SCOTS families will be given the chance to don their detective’s hats and explore the natural world at a new summer exhibition. Inspired...

Origin of the Species sells for £15,000

Deadline News Journalist - June 10, 2009

By Cara Sulieman A RARE first edition of Charles Darwin’s greatest work The Origin of Species’ sold for an impressive £15,000 at an auction yesterday. Valued...