Entry opens to “once in a lifetime opportunity” to swim next to Urquhart Castle
ENTRY is now open to an event that will give a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to swim in Scotland’s second-largest loch, next to a castle dating back to the 1200s. Taking place on the evening of Saturday 22 June, after the Summer Solstice, the Loch Ness Cruise & Swim has been organised by outdoor […]
Two Scots hospitalised and cow dead following horror road crash
TWO Scots were hospitalised, and a cow was killed following a road crash near one of Scotland’s most famous racing circuits. The horror collision occurred on Tuesday on the A823 near Knockhill Racing Circuit in Dunfermline, Fife. The accident saw the motor, which was carrying a driver and his teenage daughter, plough into the farmyard […]
Scots flat could be dream home for Hibs fans with view onto historic Edinburgh home ground
A SCOTS flat is set to hit the market that would make a dream home for any Hibernian supporter – though Hearts fans need not apply. The property on Albion Place, Leith stands just a stone’s throw away from the Edinburgh club’s beloved Easter Road stadium. The home is being put on the market later […]
Scots mum left disgusted by “rat-infested” new build alleyway branded a “disgrace” by locals
A SCOTS mum has been left disgusted by the mess that has accumulated in an alley near a children’s playpark and newly built homes. Felicia Miron from Bannockburn, Stirlingshire snapped several pictures whilst taking her tot out for a stroll that revealed large amounts of waste and debris strewn against fences along the walkway. The […]
Scots teen chef goes global with Indian competition just three years after starting work experience in humble Edinburgh cafe
A SCOTS teenage chef has gone global after being chosen to compete in a competition in India just three years after starting as a work experience placement in a humble Edinburgh cafe. Aidan Lyon first set foot in Cafe Grande in the capital city’s Bruntsfield area as a 15-year-old high school student on work experience. […]
Scottish Government calls-in controversial plans to build golf course on Coul Links
THE SCOTTISH Government has called-in controversial plans to build a golf course on one of Scotland’s last remaining undeveloped dune systems. The government will make the final decision on whether the development can proceed, a move welcomed by the Conservation Coalition of seven environmental charities that is campaigning to save Coul Links in East Sutherland from […]
Shocking moment brazen bloke is spotted running against traffic along busy Scots motorway
A SHOCKING video captures the moment a brazen bloke was spotted running against the flow of traffic on a busy Scots motorway. Caught on the dashcam of a passing motorist last Wednesday, the man was seen dangerously jogging in the lashing rain at the top of a slip road onto the Kingston Bridge. The daft […]
Moment brazen Scots tool thief robs work van of £1,200 equipment in broad daylight
THIS is the shocking moment a brazen Scots tool thief robs £1,200 of equipment from a work van in broad daylight. Rachael Inkster launched an appeal in an effort to help identify the bloke and have the tool returned, sharing CCTV footage of the theft in Dalkeith, Midlothian on Monday. The camera captures everything as […]
American food reviewer left blown away after trying deep-fried Mars bar for first time
AN AMERICAN food reviewer was left blown away after trying the classic Scottish deep-fried Mars bar for the first time. Kalani Smith has been travelling the UK recently and reviewing various British culinary staples as he goes – sharing his thoughts with his hefty 2.8m followers on social media. One of the Tennessee native’s latest […]
Irvine Welsh takes hilarious swipe at Scotsman critic after fan’s book collection is destroyed by pooch
SCOTS author Irvine Welsh has taken a hilarious swipe at critics of his novels after a fan’s book collection was destroyed by his pooch. Dave Stannard was left gutted on Friday when he returned home in Bradford, Yorkshire to find that his Welsh novels had been demolished by his pet dog. Pictured: Irvine Welsh. (C) […]