Scotland’s “most breathtaking” hidden autumn walks revealed
SCOTLAND is renowned for its stunning scenery and beautiful landscapes which come alive with colour during the autumn months. With rolling hills, picturesque lochs and an abundance of historic castles and ruins, there is no better season to get outside and take in the very best scenery the country has to offer. While The Hermitage […]
Scots falconer’s petition to be debated by MSPs
A SCOTS falconer’s call for the Scottish Government to amend its animal welfare legislation has reached the floor of the Scottish Parliament. In a meeting on Wednesday, the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee decided MSPs should debate Barry Blyther’s petition in the Parliamentary Chamber. It calls on MSPs to amend the Animals and Wildlife […]
Scots landmark in £90k renovation project following grant award
A SCOTS landmark is undergoing significant renovation after receiving a hefty £90,000 grant from a public body. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) have awarded St Michael’s Parish Church in Linlithgow, West Lothian grant funding to renovate their iconic Crown of Thorns spire. HES has given the church funding to repair the internal timbers and replace the […]
Aisle do: Scots shopworker stunned after partner proposes during her shift at Aldi
A SCOTS shopworker was left stunned after her partner surprised her at work – by popping the big question during her shift. Lynne Fuller was working on the checkout at the Aldi branch in Inshes Retail Park, Inverness on Friday when her partner Mike Durrant turned up with a surprise in store. The 50-year-old watched […]
WWE superstar makes Brit youngster’s day with touching gift
A WRESTLING-MAD Brit youngster had his day made after one of his favourite WWE superstars gifted him a priceless piece of memorabilia. Callan Ney was attending a WWE Live event in the OVO Arena Wembley in London on Sunday with a homemade sign for his favourite wrestling faction – the Latino World Order (LWO). The […]
Scots couple win council support after unknown local complains about their Crazy Frog mural
A SCOTS couple have won the support of their local council after a neighbour allegedly complained about the Crazy Frog mural on their wall. John and Caroline Mackay received a letter through the door last month informing them of a case in relation to their property over the mural on their garden wall. John and […]
Disgraced Scots carer struck off after “shoving” service user into a wall and hitting another colleague with a trolley
A DISGRACED Scots carer has been struck off after a string of abusive actions that saw her “shove” a service user into a wall as well as hitting another colleague with a tea trolley. Carol Smith was employed as a care assistant by HC One Limited in Greenfield Park Care Home in Glasgow when the […]
Scots charity’s Edinburgh office site set for housing redevelopment
SIGHT Scotland and S Harrison Developments have submitted an application to redevelop the site of the charity’s former headquarters. The joint planning application hopes to develop the site, on Gillespie Crescent in Edinburgh, into student housing. The funds released by the sale of the site will enable Sight Scotland, a charity dedicated to meeting the […]
Scotland takes feminist approach to international relations
SCOTLAND has become the first nation in the UK to adopt a feminist approach to its international relations. The publication of a new paper today by Europe and International Development Minister Christina McKelvie, ‘Taking a Feminist Approach to International Relations’ (FAIR), sets out the Scottish Government’s commitment to the cause. The aim of FAIR is […]
Expert appointed to help create financial inclusion in Scotland
A SCOTS finance company has appointed a new expert to drive forward its strategy and improve affordable access to financial services. The former CEO of Scotcash, Sharon MacPherson, has joined Financial Inclusion for Scotland, which aims to tackle financial exclusion, in a new leadership role. Founded by Social Investment Scotland (SIS), the group is formed […]