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Aitken

[eyt-kuhn]

noun

  1. Robert Grant, 1864–1951, U.S. astronomer.

  2. William Maxwell. Lord William Maxwell Aitken Beaverbrook.



Aitken

/ ˈeɪtkɪn /

noun

  1. Robert Grant. 1864–1951, US astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars

  2. William Maxwell See Beaverbrook

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Mr. Aitken is author of “Can We Trust the BBC?”

Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken recently told BBC Scotland News that the city had essentially "run out of temporary accommodation".

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The Donum Estate, whose grounds showcase more than 60 monumental sculptures by the likes of Plensa, Louise Bourgeois, Ai Weiwei, Yayoi Kusama, Keith Haring, Doug Aitken, Robert Indian and Anselm Kiefer, to name a few, contains what is thought to be the largest private sculpture collection of any winery in the world.

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Jean Aitken, an ex-teacher also from Port Glasgow, has some additional tips that she thinks has helped her reach her 100th year.

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"Essentially, we have run out of temporary accommodation," said Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken.

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