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The world's oldest whisky that was found hidden in a Scottish castle and was sipped by a young Queen Victoria is being auctioned - and many bottles are going for more than £10,000 Picture: Whisky Auctioneer / Spey / SWNS

World's oldest whisky is fetching £13,000 a bottle at auction

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper hits the market for £300,000

Timeless mansion built by Queen Victoria’s champion piper - pictures

Actor Peter Hardy poses for a photo at the launch of 'Mamma Mia!' at Doltone House on July 21, 2009 in Sydney, Australia

Neighbours actor Peter Hardy found dead on Australian beach aged 66

Barry and Alan urge you to support Ukranians

Barry & Alan art - how to make flag of Ukraine

Finished snowdrop card

Barry & Alan Art - Free bejewelled snowdrop design set and art project

Honeycomb Heart card project

Get crafty with Alan and Barry

Animal rescue charities warn that criminals are posing as staff to steal animals (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Animal rescue charities warn criminals are posing as staff to steal animals - wh...

Melton borough councillor Alan Pearson pictured in his hotel room in Australia this week, where he is having to quarantine for two weeks over Christmas before visiting family EMN-201224-143051001

Melton councillor endures ‘over the top’ hotel quarantine experience in Australi...

Explore Scotland's cities from your sofa with striking interactive photos

Melton Indoor Bowls Club member Les Gillett beat world number three Alex Marshall for the second time running in major competition EMN-170911-162229002

Melton bowler Les Gillett set to rise into world's top 10