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Scots farmers to be offered free health “MOT”
FARMERS who attend the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 November will be offered a free health “MOT”. After a successful trial at events earlier this year including the Royal Highland Show, The Health Hut initiative will give guests the opportunity to have a check-up, including blood pressure, early diabetes […]
Edinburgh woman reveals details behind her incredible transatlantic trip, following life-changing car accident that left her disabled
AN EDINBURGH woman has spoken of her incredible sailing trip across the Atlantic Ocean, four years after a life-changing car crash. Jasmine Prince was involved in a horrific car accident in 2018 that curved her spine, leaving her registered disabled and with scoliosis at just 18-years-old. Despite having withdrawn into herself following the crash, when […]
Scotland sees an increase in butterflies, but some species still at risk, new report reveals
OVER the last four decades, there has been a 35% increase in the number of butterflies across Scotland – but not all species are safe. Small copper, grayling and small tortoiseshell butterflies are showing significant declines, according to a new report from NatureScot. With the small copper butterfly population almost halving in numbers, climate change […]
Can YOU spot the dog? Scots dog owner poses “harder than Where’s Wally” challenge to find his black Labrador
A SCOTS dog owner has posed a “harder than Where’s Wally” challenge to find his black Labrador in a photograph of his pooch camouflaged in the woods. Stuart Mackie was out on an autumn walk with his dog Kasie in Muiravonside Country Park, Falkirk when the cheeky Lab decided to play hide and seek. Pictured: […]
Scots shoppers fume after spotting driver’s shocking parking across TWO disabled bays
SCOTS shoppers were left disgusted at a driver’s “s***e” parking, after they recklessly left their car stranded across two disabled bays. The offending car was snapped on Sunday parked outside of the Primark store at the Fort Kinnaird shopping centre in Newcraighall, Edinburgh. The anonymous shopper appears to have abandoned their motor parked over two […]
Holidaymaker claims to have stopped man from being deported on British Airways passenger flight to Jamaica
A HOLIDAYMAKER has claimed to have helped stop a man from being deported from the United Kingdom whilst jetting off on her travels. Hannah Gaffey was due to visit a pal in Jamaica last week and had arrived for her flight to the capital Kingston from London Gatwick Airport with British Airways (BA) on Thursday. […]
Scots charity makes plea for more people to consider adoption
A SCOTS charity is pleading for more people to consider adopting a child, with this week marking Adoption Week Scotland. Barnardo’s Scotland is encouraging those who are interested in providing a stable, loving, nurturing home to consider applying to be prospective parents. After recently reaching their goal of 100 children being adopted, The Barnardo’s Scotland […]
Pioneering project captures stories of LGBTQ+ youth
“First of its kind” national archiving project underway LGBTQ+ young people across Scotland have lent their voices to a first-of-its-kind social history project that will preserve their experiences, stories and hopes for the future. This is part of LGBT Youth Scotland’s (Un)Seen, (Un)Heard initiative, which is capturing, collating and conserving the stories of LGBTQ+ young […]
Water retailer becomes carbon neutral
Business Stream develops new partnership to support its environmental goals The UK’s longest established water retailer has become carbon neutral, as it works towards its goal to be net zero by 2030. Business Stream today announced a new partnership with Ecologi, a leading climate action specialist, to offset the company’s carbon emissions on an annual […]
Community bands together to stop mega fish farm plans
West coast locals horrified at inevitable damage to Loch Linnhe ALARMED LOCALS are calling for government action to halt plans to create Scotland’s largest fish farm in a loch known for its dolphins, otters, seals and sea eagles. Local divers, fishermen, wild swimmers and even a rock band have voiced opinions and are outraged by […]