Communities must benefit from Scotland’s changing land use
New guidance puts local people at the heart of land decisions The Scottish Land Commission is taking a groundbreaking step to ensure the well-being of local communities by introducing fresh guidelines that emphasise the importance of community-centred land use decisions. As demand for rural land in Scotland continues to rise, driven in part by the […]
Trailblazing AI adopted by Edinburgh care home
Pain monitoring technology helps gives residents a voice TWO FAMILY-run Edinburgh care homes are at the leading-edge of artificial intelligence (AI) – having implemented new technology that assesses tiny changes in expressions to understand residents’ pain and comfort levels. One of Scotland’s top rated care home groups, Elder Homes Ltd has adopted PainChek’s technology across its two […]
“Tolly on a roll”: Footie fans left unimpressed by Dutch team’s half-time scran
FOOTIE fans have been left unimpressed by an image revealing the “anaemic” half-time food on offer at a Dutch football side’s ground. Offending club AZ Alkmaar are allegedly charging fans £4 for a hot dog – which comes complete in a burger bun at AZ’s home ground of the AFAS Stadion. An image was shared […]
Scots left in awe by stunning picture of beauty spots vivid autumnal colours
AN AMATEUR Scots snapper has captured a stunning picture of a beauty spot as autumn comes to an end. John Murray was out and about in Dunkeld, Perthshire on Sunday and took along his trusty Nikon D3300 camera to snap some autumnal pictures as the trees shed their leaves. The dad-of-two only began his photography […]
Big-hearted Tartan Army fans surprise Scots youngster with hospital visit in full Avengers get-up
BIG-HEARTED Scotland supporters transformed themselves into some of Marvel’s most well-known characters to pay a touching visit to a Scots youngster in hospital. Chris Gibson and his pals all met after joining the North East Tartan Army to watch the home nation’s outings all over. The 47-year-old and his fellow supporters have since come together […]
Social media left in stitches after beloved ‘purr-lice cat’ guards train station
SOCIAL MEDIA users were left in stitches after a cat was spotted guarding the barriers at a railway station last week. The four-year-old moggy known as Nala has become a cult celebrity around Stevenage, Hertfordshire and is known by locals to frequent different buildings. Nala decided last week to take a day out at the […]
Loch Ness Centre celebrates 90th anniversary of first Nessie photo
THIS NOVEMBER marks the 90th anniversary of the first ever piece of photographic evidence of the Loch Ness Monster. Captured by Hugh Gray on November 12 1933, the blurry image sparked a frenzy across the world. To celebrate the anniversary, the newly imagined Loch Ness Centre is launching a ‘Meet the Eyewitness’ series. Famous spotters […]
Jobs boost as Edinburgh Boiler Company expands with air source heat pump division
A SCOTS company is aiming to meet the rising demand for renewable energy with the creation of a dedicated air source heat pump division by the Edinburgh Boiler Company. The new arm of the business is set to create up to 15 jobs in the coming year (2024). Graeme Porter has been appointed as operations […]
The British Academy of Forensic Sciences appoints new President
PROFESSOR Peter Watson, Solicitor Advocate and owner of PBW Law, has been appointed as President of the British Academy of Forensic Sciences (BAFS). Professor Watson takes on this role from previous President Tracy Alexander FKC, Director of Forensic Services for the City of London Police. BAFS is a charitable organsiation that aims to encourage study, improve practice […]
Former Spurs midfielder Jamie O’Hara slams Celtic following 6-0 defeat, asks if “there’s any point” in side being in Europe
By Hayden Stewart FORMER Spurs prodigy Jamie O’Hara has slammed Celtic following their Champions League thumping by Atletico Madrid, asking whether “there’s any point” in the side being in the competition. The Hoops were on the receiving end of a 6-0 thrashing at the hands of the Spanish giants on Tuesday, leaving them bottom of […]