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AN army of nudists is set to descend on a remote Scottish train station from an iconic film.
Corrour in the Scottish Highlands found fame after it was featured in a famous scene in hit movie Trainspotting.
It’s the most remote rail station in Britain and can only be reached by train or by foot or cycle.
Now the isolated location is to play host to a “Scottish Highland Adventure” organised by British Naturism – the UK’s largest organisation of its kind.
The event will see around 20 nudists stay in a hostel and wander around completely naked.
The organisation said: “During the weekend we will have exclusive use of the Loch Ossian hostel in the central Highlands, providing direct access to the hills and lower-level tracks for naturist walking. The area is also full of lochs and rivers for skinny dipping.
“The remote location of the hostel means that we can be naked throughout the building and the grounds. It also has direct access to Loch Ossian for swimming and we will be able to walk there naked direct from the hostel.”
Bunk bed berths for the event have already sold out, while visitors also have the option to wild camp.
Situated on the West Highland Railway and built in the 19th Century, Corrour is located near Loch Ossian at the edge of Rannoch Moor.
The station was originally built as a stopping point however passenger numbers increased as grouse season arrived.
And the spot became famous after Ewan McGregor declared “It’s s***e being Scottish” in the 1996 flick Trainspotting.
The restaurant has three B&B rooms available to stay in which were opened in 2016.
It’s not a criminal offence to strip off in public, but all that changes if your actions alarm or distress those around you.
Police Scotland guidance states cops should take no action when individuals are naked in public and there is “no clear sexual motive or behaviour and no disorderly conduct, harassment or other offences”.
If this is found to be the case, you could be charged with breach of the peace.
Last year, we told how prude locals called in cops to try and stop a nude swim at a remote beach.
SOAP fans were taken on a trip down memory lane this week as EastEnders celebrated its 40th anniversary.
Ross Kemp, 60, returned as Grant Mitchell, while Anita Dobson, 75, came back as Angie Watts after a 37 year absence.
Jaime Winstone, 39, even portrayed a young Peggy Mitchell in flashback scenes following the death of legendary actress Barbara Windsor in 2020.
The milestone anniversary was marked by the iconic Queen Vic pub going up in flames.
And in a special live episode, Martin Fowler, played by James Bye, 40, was crushed to death.
With four decades worth of EastEnders’ episodes – nearly 7,000 – there’s been plenty of Scots that have joined the residents of Albert Square.
We take a look at every single one of them to see how they fared.
ALEX FERNS AS TREVOR MORGAN
Alex Ferns, 56, was one of the soap’s most iconic bad guys during his stint on the show from 2000 until 2022.
The actor, from Lennoxtown, who went onto acclaim in the likes of Chernobyl and Star Wars: Andor, played the abusive husband of Little Mo.
In explosive showdown she smacked the lowlife’s head with an iron, in a desperate attempt to break free.
Trevor’s reign of terror finally came to a fiery conclusion, after the character burned to death in a botched arson bid in 2002.
ROSS DAVIDSON AS ANDY O’BRIEN
The actor, from Airdrie, joined EastEnders when it launched in 1985 as one of the original cast.
He played nurse Andy O’Brien for 18 months, before becoming the first main character to be killed off, dying in a road accident in August 1986.
Davidson later starred in Brookside and Hollyoaks as well as making a name for himself in theatre.
Sadly, he was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2005 and died the following year aged 57.
ASHLEY JENSEN AS FIONA MORRIS
Jensen, 55, from Annan, is best known as Christina McKinney in Ugly Betty, Agatha Raisin in Agatha Raisin, and DI Ruth Calder in Shetland.
While she also teamed up with Ricky Gervais in Extras and Afterlife as she continued to shine on screen.
But she got her big break in EastEnders in July 2000 when she briefly appeared as the wife of Rod Morris.
Her on-screen hubby was accused of sexual assault and her character disappeared after a journalist arrived to question what happened.
CAROLINE PATERSON AS RUTH FOWLER
The actress, 59, from Kirkcaldy, played Ruth Aitken, the second wife of long-running character Mark Fowler from 1994 to 1999.
She was taking care of her dying friend Anna in a hospice after she’d had contracted HIV and met Mark who had the illness.
They got married but suffered heartache while fostering children and she later returned to Scotland as a single mother after she got pregnant following an affair with Mark’s cousin Conor Flaherty.
Paterson later prioritised directing and became a major part of Scottish soap River City.
GERARD KELLY AS JIMMY COOGAN
Kelly is best known for his incredible ability to make people laugh in comedy hits like City Lights, Rab C Nesbitt, Scotch and Wry and Extras.
But the late actor, who died aged 51 in 2010, was a brilliant villain in EastEnders and later in Brookside as Callum Finnegan.
The Glaswegian showbiz legend was a key part of a storyline involving the Mitchell brothers in 1994.
Jimmy terrorised Kathy Beale, Phil’s girlfriend, and the pair became rivals until the Scot’s past came back to hunt him and he had to flee to avoid jail time.
LAURIE BRETT AS JANE BEALE
The actress, from Hamilton, left EastEnders in 2017 and made a brief return last year.
She joined the cast in 2004 and later married Ian Beale, had an affir with Grant Mitchell and covered up her adopted son Bobby’s role in the murder of her stepdaughter Lucy Beale.
Brett, 55, became a huge fixture when her character was left in a wheelchair after being attacked and paralysed by Bobby.
She later divorced Ian and dated Masood Ahmed before moving to the Cotswolds with Bobby for a fresh start.
SIMONE LAHBIB AS KATY LEWIS
The screen star, from Stirling, played Katy Lewis for a year from 2020 to 2021.
Bad Girls actress Lahbib, 60, took on the role of the evil child sex abuser who targeted a young Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer.
She stood trial after pleading guilty and was sentenced to ten years imprisonment and was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
Since exiting the series she ha enjoyed stints in Shetland as well as BBC Scotland comedy The Scotts.
JOHN MICHIE AS MR WALKER
Taggart star Michie, 68, spent six months on the soap after joining at the end of 1997.
The actor, from Edinburgh, played a lawyer called Mr Walker in a handful of episodes.
He was hired by Ian Beale hires to help him gain custody of his children.
Michie continued to appear in different soaps – as Karl Munro in Coronation Street and Guy Self in Casualty and Holby City.
JACQUELINE LEONARD AS LORRAINE WICKS
Leonard, who grew up around Bathgate and Falkirk, joined EastEnders in 1996 for a year.
She arrived in search of her son who had run away from their home with the hope of reuniting with his estranged father,
Lorraine gets a job as a barmaid in The Queen Vic public house and begins dating Grant Mitchell who then throws wife Tiffany out when she is six months pregnant with his child.
She reconciles with her ex and moves back to Bolton. Leonard has since played Linda Hancock in Coronation Street and Lydia Murdoch in River City.
BRIAN MCCARDIE AS SEB
The late actor, from Glasgow, was best known for his role as Tommy Hunter in Line of Duty.
But he began his career in 1989 when he appeared in one episode of EastEnders.
McCardie, who died last year aged 59, headed to Hollywood after starring alongside Liam Neeson in the blockbuster Rob Roy.
He also appeared in rvine Welsh’s Filth and in Jimmy McGovern’s three-part BBC One drama Time as Jackson Jones.
MAURICE ROEVES AS GEOFF MORTON
The acting legend died aged 83 in 2020 after an illustrious TV career.
He apeared in EastEnders as Geoff, the alcoholic father of Kate Morton played by Jill Halfpenny, in 2003.
The Glaswegian favourite also had roles in the likes of River City, Doctor Who and The Acid House.
He played Col. Edmund Munro in 1992’s The Last of the Mohicans and Miller in the big budget action flick Judge Dredd alongside Sylvester Stallone.
SIOBHAN REDMOND AS MAEVE BROWN AND JIMMY YUILL AS VICTOR BROWN
The veteran Scots duo appeared in EastEnders briefly in 2006.
Victor was a patron of the Walford Community Charitable Trust (the WCCT) and old friend of Ian Beale.
Maeve later tried to seduce Ian and left Victor after 33 years of marriage.
Redmond, 65, from Glasgow, and Yuill, 66, from Sutherland, have both been members of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
BRIDES Holly and Hannah come face to face tonight as the classes of 2023 and 2024 reunite for – what is supposed to be – a cosy dinner party.
It’s fair to say the pair never quite hit it off, with Holly accusing Hannah of flirting during the experiment.
TV fans also accused Hannah of being a bully, with Monique (@kmxrci) writing on X that she “needs to stop saying “i’m just direct” no you’re not. you’re just a b–ch sorry”.
It comes after The Sun exclusively revealed that Hannah – who appeared on the 2024 series – is now secretly dating the newly single Paul Liba.
The MAFS reunion show is on E4 at 9pm tonight.
You can follow our live blog below for all the latest updates …
AN INCREDIBLY rare version of an iconic car with a 6-speed gearbox and a super lightweight upgrade is set to go on auction.
The 2023 Subaru Prodrive P25 is expected to attract a hefty price and is a one-of-a-kind re-imagination of the famed Impreza 22B STi.
The motor is just one of 25 ever produced and is the only example in its standout silver colour.
Adding to its rarity, it is one of a subset of just 14 produced in right-hand drive.
The stunning Subaru has only 190 miles to its name and was designed to be “lighter, more powerful and [have] better handling” than the 22B STi.
Carbon composite materials used for the car’s boot lid, bonnet, roof, sills, door mirror housings, bumpers, and rear wing help make the motor incredibly light, weighing it at just 1,200kg.
The P25 also comes with a re-engineered version of the legendary EJ25 boxer engine, first introduced in 1996.
Its listing reads: “Only the best, bespoke internal components were used to include forged pistons, steel con rods, ported cylinder heads and new valve seats to improve airflow and combustion.
“The advanced valve train offers variable cam timing and a Garrett performance road turbo with a high-performance intercooler and airbox is also utilised.
“This heady mix delivers well over 400bhp.”
The car comes fitted with an Akrapovič exhaust system, a 6-speed X-shift box, helical gears, and a Prodrive Super Lightweight Upgrade Pack, which contribute to its “exceptional driving experience.”
Bonhams Cars is auctioning the ultra-rare lightweight car, which also comes with a rear-view camera and a passenger-side dash.
The motor is US import qualifying and VAT qualifying, making it an “ideal acquisition for international buyers”, its listing reads.
Subaru uber-fans at Evo magazine described the P25 as: “In case you’re in any doubt, this car is something truly remarkable.
“That it would have a scintillating turn of speed was a given.
“What makes it so bewitching is the fact that it generates this pace without relying on a suite of sophisticated electronic aids and delivers it in a way that’s rewarding at any speed.
“This is driving at its most compelling.”
The powerful motor is based on the iconic Impreza 22B STi, which became a legend in rally and performance car circles following its 1998 release.
Used to commemorate both Subaru’s 40th anniversary as well as its third consecutive manufacturer’s title in the FIA World Rally Championship, the car was incredibly popular when it first went to sale.
Some reports claim that on its release, all 400 Japanese units sold out in as little as 30 minutes.
A run of 16 UK specification cars with taller gearing were subsequently built and can today be worth well over £250,000 on the rare occasion that they change hands.
The rally-inspired 22B STi derives from a line of Subaru Imprezas that won multiple World Rally Championships during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
WATERFORD gaffer Peter Queally enjoyed one of his better Déise in the job as his side used their strong start to dismiss Antrim.
The Munster men romped to an 18-point win at Corrigan Park having taken a 2-14 to 0-4 lead into the break.
But it was a poor display from Davy Fitzgerald’s side as the visitors came at them strongly.
And the result leaves the Saffrons in a precarious position in the battle to avoid the drop.
Queally said: “The first half went well for us after a shaky start.
“The first goal was a big momentum change and then the penalty and black card for Keelan Molloy gave us a foothold.
“We drove on and built a healthy lead.”
Playing with a strong wind, Waterford built a big lead and had two points on the board in the first minute.
The lead was three with ten minutes played when they grabbed their first goal from Kevin Mahony.
No 2 came six minutes later via a Stephen Bennett penalty — with Keelan Molloy spending time in the sin-bin after fouling.
The scores flowed for Waterford with Jamie Barron and Dessie Hutchinson on target as Antrim had a few James McNaughton frees to show.
Antrim made a decent start to the second period with the first four points.
But they were unable to sustain their momentum with Waterford adapting to playing into the gale. The visitors could have had a third goal only for the bar denying Hutchinson.
But the game was long decided and petered out soon after.
WATERFORD: B Nolan; C Ryan, C Prunty 0-2, I Daly; M Kiely 0-1, M Fitzgerald 0-1, P Leavey; J Prendergast, C Sheahan; P Fitzgerald 0-4, 3f, J Barron 0-3, C Treen 0-2; K Mahony 1-0, Stephen Bennett 1-3, 1-0 pen, 1f, D Hutchinson 0-4. Subs: K Bennett 0-1 for P Fitzgerald 44 mins; P Hogan 0-1 for Prendergast 44; P Curran 0-1f for Treen 62; S Walsh for Bennett 65; G Fives for Prunty 67.
ANTRIM: R Elliott; E McFerran, R McCloskey, S Rooney; J Maskey, E Campbell, C Bohill; N Elliott, S Elliott 0-1; P Boyle, R McCambridge, K Molloy 0-2; J McLaughlin, J McNaughton 0-6f, N O’Connor. Subs: E O’Neill 0-1 for S Elliott h-t; C McKeown for Boyle 49 mins; A McGarry for McLaughlin 58; G Walsh 0-1f for McCambridge 62.
REFEREE: C Flynn (Westmeath).
