Scots
Scots lawyers warn that dog owners need to be aware of new laws
THE Government announced new laws in October, stating that owning an XL Bully dog will become illegal in the UK from February next year. Glasgow-headquartered Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has warned that all dog owners should be more aware of their legal responsibilities for their pets. The advice comes as Britain remains in the grip of an increase […]
Scots restaurants dominate at National Chef of the Year competition
SCOTS restaurants have wowed many after achieving first and second place in the National Chef of the Year competition. Chefs Alex Angelogiannis and Matthew Smith left many stunned after placing first and second place last month in the UK’s National Chef of the Year competition. Professor Dario Alessi & Shalini Padmanabhan. (C) Digital Blonde Ltd. […]
Former Scots police officer celebrates 100th birthday
A FORMER Scots police officer who was one of the first female officers in her area has celebrated her landmark 100th birthday. Johan Carstairs is believed to have been one of the first women in the role in Fife when she was stationed at Lochgelly in the 1940s. The centenarian now lives in Berkshire but […]
Scots amateur snapper stunned after capturing ‘breathtaking’ shot of Aurora Borealis
A SCOTS amateur photographer was left stunned after capturing a ‘breathtaking’ shot of the Aurora Borealis as it danced around the night sky in Scotland’s north-east. Richard Mullen from Edinburgh had travelled north to the tourist attraction Bow Fiddle Rock near Portknockie, Moray in anticipation of capturing his shot. Determined, the 49-year-old set off from […]
Scots footy boss Mick Kennedy reveals how his chicken restaurant chain was meant to be just “one store” before business boomed
SCOTS footy boss Mick Kennedy has revealed how his popular chicken restaurant was originally intended to be just “one store” before business boomed to 17 locations. The East Kilbride boss appeared on the Glasgo Podcast on Tuesday when he was asked by host Gary Dempsey how the concept for his Black Rooster restaurants came about. […]
Scots researcher given “incredible” award for Parkinson’s research
A SCOTS professor has been awarded a prize for his research on Parkinson’s Disease. Dario Alessi was recently awarded the?Robert A. Pritzker Prize for his Leadership in Parkinson’s Research by the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). Professor Dario Alessi and Shalini Padmanabhan. (C) University of Dundee. The University of Dundee professor was […]
Scots woman becomes first to enter Music Week’s Roll of Honour
A SCOTS woman has become is celebrating becoming the first Scottish woman to be named in Music Week’s Roll of Honour. Debbie McWilliams collected her award at Music Week’s Women in Music Awards, last week at an awards ceremony in London. (C) Frame Creates. The SEC’s director of live entertainment, began her career at Scottish […]
Scots WWE superstar Drew McIntyre promises Buckfast and Irn-Bru-packed open bus tour of Glasgow if he wins Championship
SCOTS wrestling superstar Drew McIntyre has made a promise if he wins the World Heavyweight Championship. The wrestler hails from Ayr but performs under World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he previously won the Championship after beating Brock Lesnar – but had no celebrations due to Covid. However, the 38-year-old was back in Glasgow with WWE […]
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 […]