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Scotch Whisky Investments toasts opening of new £10m whisky facility in Fife
SCOTCH Whisky Investments (SWI) has toasted the opening of its new whisky storage and warehousing facility at Glenrothes in Fife. The site comprises four whisky storage warehouses, maintenance and bottling buildings and offices, and will provide full-cask management services on site. The £10m investment marks the first phase of longer-term development in the site at […]
Scotland’s swim leaders dive in to build on next wave
National swim conference sets new record A RECORD number of experts dedicated to delivering vital swimming lessons in Scotland have united to discuss the next steps in creating “generation swim”. This year’s National Learn to Swim Conference welcomed 32 local authorities, leisure trusts and aquatic providers to share learnings and promote the country’s vital National Framework. The leading […]
Scots contestant on The Chase recalls time “biblically” busy Isle of Skye had to turn tourists away due to all accommodation being booked
A SCOTS contestant on The Chase has revealed the time that the Isle of Skye was so “biblically” busy that the island had to turn tourists away due to a lack of accommodation. The Isle of Skye, located in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, is one of the country’s most frequently visited locations with over 650,000 visitors […]
Brit claims to have discovered “best cocktail bar” in the UK – which is hidden behind a vending machine
A BRIT has claimed to have found the “best cocktail bar” in the UK – which is cleverly hidden behind a nondescript vending machine. Phil Carr set out to find the Washhouse in Manchester last week following recommendations from his scores of online followers and was initially hesitant, admitting that he “doesn’t like gimmicks”. However, […]
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home struggling to accomodate pets as demands grow
THE Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home is taking in more pets than ever before following an increase in the number of households welcoming new additions to their family during Covid and the cost-of-living crisis. In 2023, the home has received 1,208 surrender requests (898 dogs and 479 cats). However, the recent increase in demands has […]
Wales footy fans left in stitches after Welsh FA’s cheeky dig at ref following controversial Euro qualifier decision
WELSH football fans were left in stitches after the country’s official Football Association (FA) took a cheeky dig following the referee’s controversial Euro qualifier decision. The Welsh FA took to social media almost immediately after the full-time whistle had gone in the country’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkey on Tuesday in Cardiff. The game finished […]
Shocking video shows moment XL Bully is seized by police after reportedly attacking security guard
A SHOCKING video shows the moment an American bully XL is seized by police officers after it reportedly attacked a security guard. The unnamed dog owner had allegedly been refused entry into a store at Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester, Leicestershire on Saturday when his dog bit a security guard. Members of the public were […]
Hilarious video shows Scots dad’s foul-mouthed reaction to daughter bringing Christmas decorations out in November
A HILARIOUS video shows a Scots dad’s foul-mouthed meltdown after spotting that his daughter had brought the Christmas decorations out in November. Carla Grant filmed her dad’s reaction to her decision after he returned home from work on Wednesday and spotted the boxes of festive gear in his hallway. Carla from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire is […]
Andy Murray slams Lacoste CEO over “bizarre” jibe at fellow pro following ATP finals injury
ANDY Murray has slammed Lacoste’s CEO following the latter’s “bizarre” jibe towards fellow pro Stefanos Tsitsipas who was forced to retire from a match following a back injury. Tsitsipas, 25, retired after just three games of his second match at the ATP Finals on Tuesday, after a niggling back injury left him feeling “terrible” on […]
Shocking video shows moment youngster runs across busy London dual carriageway
A SHOCKING video shows the risky moment a youngster makes a dash across a busy London dual carriageway. The young lad was spotted on Watford Way in Hendon, northwest London by an anonymous commuter on Monday, who watched on as he appeared to weigh up how to get across. Despite vehicles flying past at up […]