04 May, 2026

Canadian tells of how Scots delicacy of deep-fried Mars bars are “not approved” by its makers

A CANADIAN has told of how the Scots delicacy of deep-fried Mars bars are not actually approved of by its maker. Deep-fried Mars bars have become something of a phenomenon since their creation in 1992, originating in The Carron Fish Bar in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire. However, despite their calorie-packed popularity, the treat was panned by Mars, […]

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Woman left stunned after phone case is returned to her after washing up on Scots beach – five years after she lost it

A WOMAN was left stunned after her missing phone case was returned to her after washing up on a Scots beach – five years after she lost it. Ida Maspero lost her phone back in 2018 whilst she was on a boat in Granton Harbour, when the device fell out of her grasp and into […]

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Scots wildlife park launch plea to find missing stag after “someone cut through” wire fencing

A SCOTS wildlife park has launched a plea to find their missing stag after “someone cut through” the enclosure fencing. Kevin Campbell, park manager at the Auchingarrich Wildlife Centre in Comrie, Perth and Kinross was left horrified on Wednesday morning upon discovering that half of the deer had disappeared. Pictured: The deer, including stag Harris. […]

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Scots locals left outraged after dog owner spotted kicking pooch during argument

SCOTS locals have been left outraged after a dog owner was caught kicking his pooch during an argument “over a lighter”. Evie Clarke was at home last week when she heard an aggressive argument ensuing outside her house in Musselburgh, East Lothian. The 50-year-old looked from her garden, where she says she spotted a man […]

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Scots uni kickstarts programme for robotics entrepreneurs

ENTREPRENEURS are turning their ideas into reality, as the University of Edinburgh Venture Builder Incubator (VBI) programme expands. Its participants specialise in robotics, hardware and autonomous systems, as well as artificial intelligence (AI) The expansion is due to match-funding from the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by the UK Government. VBI has expanded […]

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Scots footie legend Ally McCoist left shocked after discovering eye-watering €399 price tag on new Barcelona shirt

SCOTS footie legend Ally McCoist was left shocked after discovering the eye-watering €399 price tag on the new limited edition Barcelona shirt. The Blaugrana announced their collaboration with legendary rock band The Rolling Stones to sponsor their iconic home shirt ahead of their upcoming El Clasico clash with Real Madrid on Saturday. The limited edition […]

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Scots whisky company nets new sponsorship deal with Livingston FC

A SCOTS whisky company has unveiled a new sponsorship with Livingston FC, a deal that sees the brand named on the back of the club’s shirts. Label 5 is a whisky produced at Glen Turner’s Starlaw Distillery, just a few miles from Livingston Football Club’s grounds. The initial deal will run for the remainder of […]

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Scots chef selected for prestigious culinary programme

A SCOTS chef has been selected to join 14 others from the UK to embark on the prestigious Forward with Marcus Wareing programme. David Bell, Levy UK + Ireland’s Regional Executive Chef in Scotland, is part of the programme’s third cohort of participants. With decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Bell works with Levy, […]

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Acclaimed Scots entrepreneur reveals the secrets of his success

BUSINESS leaders will learn the secrets to entrepreneurship in a seminar delivered by Scots performance coach Stevie Kidd later this month. Operator to Entrepreneur is a programme offering delegates an opportunity to learn from Kidd, who has studied human behaviour and specialises in legacy mindset. A business strategist and performance coach, Kidd will pass on […]

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Scots shop owners left devastated after “horrible” online scammers “ruined the fun” of their giveaways

SCOTS shop owners have been left devastated after “horrible” online scammers “ruined the fun” of their frequent giveaways after allegedly trying to nick card information from customers. Zulfiqar and Anila Ali run Ali’s Convenience Store in Tranent, East Lothian, and often run prize giveaways online, where customers can enter competitions to win items such as […]

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