Rest and Be Thankful to Close for Years for New Landslide Shelter
Traffic at the Rest and Be Thankful will be redirected for an extended period, potentially years, as a safety shelter is constructed over the A83 road. The area has faced multiple closures due to...
New Glasgow Bar: Exclusive Interior Pictures of Bookshop-Themed Venue
The highly anticipated new bookshop themed bar, The Last Bookstore, has finally opened its doors on Hope Street in Glasgow. The bar, which takes over the former location of Fat Lobster, promises to be...
Boosting Teacher Numbers: Cosla Rejects £145m Funding for Kate Forbes
Local councils in Scotland will not be receiving the £145.5 million funding from the Scottish Government that was intended to increase teacher numbers. This decision comes after a dispute over how the money would...
Arrest Made in Uddingston Murder Investigation: Second Suspect in Custody
Police in Scotland have announced that a second arrest has been made in connection with the tragic death of a 38-year-old man in South Lanarkshire over the weekend. The victim, David Graham, was reportedly...
Argyll and Bute Council Faces £4 Million Overspend Crisis
The Argyll and Bute Council is facing a financial crisis as they have already overspent their budget by £3.6 million in the first five months of the financial year. The overspend is attributed to...
Stunning Northern Lights Display Across Scotland: A Visual Spectacle
The Northern Lights, also known as aurora borealis, painted the Scottish skies with stunning pink hues on Thursday evening and Friday morning. Photos capturing this dazzling natural phenomenon flooded social media, showcasing the beauty...
Likelihood of Northern Lights Sightings in Scotland Confirmed by Met Office
The Met Office has confirmed that people in Scotland have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights on Thursday night. This natural phenomenon, also known as aurora borealis, may also be visible in...
Disabled Drivers Unite for Motorsport Showcase at Knockhill
Scotland’s national racing circuit, Knockhill, recently hosted an exciting motorsport showcase that brought together over 20 disabled drivers from different parts of the country. The event featured Team BRIT, the world’s only competitive racing...
Arrest Made in Ellon Property Death Investigation
Police arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the death of a 36-year-old male in Ellon. The incident took place in Gordon Place around 8:35 pm on Wednesday, October 9, where Martin Forgie was...
Investigation Leads to Three Arrests in Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Case
An 18-year-old man was taken into custody in Kirkcaldy as part of an investigation into human trafficking and modern slavery. Although he was released for further inquiry, a 52-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man...
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney to Approve Release of More Prisoners
Scotland's First Minister, John Swinney, has made the decision to approve the release of more prisoners in an effort to address the overcrowding issues in the country's prisons. This move comes after a thorough...
Discovery of Giant Bug Head in Scotland Revealed
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in France that sheds light on the appearance of a giant millipede-like bug that roamed the ancient forests of Scotland 300 million years ago. This creature, known as...
Remembering Jenny: Scott Hastings’ Tribute on World Mental Health Day
Scott Hastings, the former Scotland rugby player, shared a touching tribute to his late wife, Jenny, on World Mental Health Day. Jenny tragically went missing in Wardie Bay, Edinburgh near a wild swimming location...
Scotland’s First Breast Cancer Wellness Centre Receives Funding from Major Cosmetics Company
A major cosmetics company, The Estee Lauder Companies, is generously providing funding for the first breast cancer wellness centre in Scotland called House of Hope located in Gorgie, Edinburgh. This initiative is part of...
Reintroduction of Giant Wild Cattle to Scotland: Extinct for 400 Years
A project has been launched to reintroduce aurochs to the UK almost four centuries after its extinction in Europe. Trees for Life are looking to bring the first introduction to the UK of a...
Refugee Academics from Gaza to Arrive in UK: A Milestone in Education
Today, the University of Edinburgh is gearing up to welcome the first of many Palestinian academics to the UK, thanks to the efforts of a UK-based charity. The Council for At-Risk Academics (Cara) recently...
The Impact of Brighton Grand Hotel Bombing on Conservative MSP: A Reflection
Jackson Carlaw, a Tory MSP, recently shared his experience of being present at the Brighton hotel bombing in 1984, just before the explosion occurred. He described the lasting impact the attack by the IRA...
Midgies: Hilarious Teaser Trailer for New Scottish Horror-Comedy Film
A new Scottish horror comedy film called 'Midgies' is in the works, with a teaser trailer recently released. The movie, created by author and screenwriter Barry Hutchison, started as a joke on social media...
New Title: James Cleverly Out of Conservative Leadership Contest
James Cleverly's surprising elimination from the Conservative leadership race has left Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick as the final contenders. The unexpected turn of events saw audible gasps in the committee room as the...
Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man with £350k Drug Stash on M74
Police have arrested a 26-year-old man after finding a large amount of illegal drugs in his car. The incident took place on the M73 northbound carriageway near Gartcosh at around 10:30 am. The drugs,...
New Title: Significant Find Revealed by Nessie Hunters on Latest Cruise
Nessie hunters exploring Loch Ness for the legendary creature claim to have uncovered a "significant finding" during their latest expedition. The Loch Ness Centre has been utilizing advanced radar technology on its Deepscan cruise...
Smokehouse Sale Funds Affordable Housing in Remote Community
In August 2023, The Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) decided to sell the former smokehouse site in Altandhu, Coigach, to fund new affordable homes in the remote Scottish community.Since acquiring the site in 2007,...
Impact of Scottish Wind Farm on Giant’s Causeway Views: Concerns of DUP MP
DUP politicians are expressing concerns about the impact of a new offshore wind farm on tourism at the Giant's Causeway. The MP for East Londonderry, Gregory Campbell, raised the issue during Energy Questions in...
Devolution of Disability Benefits Underway in Scotland
The Scottish Secretary, Ian Murray, has initiated the process of devolving welfare powers to Holyrood in preparation for a change to the benefits system. The new pension age disability payment (PADP) in Scotland will...
Firefighters respond to flat blaze in Rutherglen with five fire trucks
Emergency services were called to a fire at a block of flats in Glasgow. The incident took place at a building in Prospecthill Crescent, Glasgow, around 5.40pm on Tuesday. Fortunately, there have been no...
High Bills in Highlands and Islands: Addressing the Greatest Injustice Today
High bills in the Highlands and islands are a major concern according to Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes. She believes that the current situation is the “greatest injustice of our day” and hopes...
Major Incident Declared as Bus Carrying Over 60 People Overturns in Northern Ireland
A school bus carrying around 70 people crashed in Northern Ireland today, leading emergency services to declare it a major incident. The incident occurred on Ballyblack Road East near Carrowdore in Co Down, where...
Challenges Facing Scotland’s Largest Arts Center: A Closer Look
Summerhall, a prominent arts venue in Edinburgh, is currently facing a challenging situation as it has been hit with a winding-up order from the government. The venue, known for hosting a variety of businesses...
Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson Perform to a Packed Audience at Wigtown Festival
Alan Cumming and Forbes Masson were the main event at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Wigtown Book Festival, performing to a full audience. The dynamic duo delighted the crowd with stories from their...
Investigation underway for deliberate fire incident in Glasgow
Police in Glasgow are currently investigating a deliberate fire incident that occurred in the Barlanark area early on Sunday morning. The incident involved a black Mercedes A class car being set on fire around...