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	Bigcats.org - Extensive information about the sightings of wild cats in Scotland, including dozens of newspaper clippings.
	The Adventure Centre - Ratho - Providing Scotland with a high profile centre for adventure sports development and practice. Home of the National Rock Climbing Centre of Scotland, Adventure Sports Gym, National Judo Academy, Deep Blue Scuba and ACENT Training.

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