Scots
“It’s just amazing how one year can change your whole life”: The Traitors star Meryl Williams left “shellshocked” after Scots BAFTA nomination
THE TRAITORS star Meryl Williams has been left “shellshocked” following her recent nomination for a Scottish BAFTA award. Williams, who shared the £100,000 jackpot with two co-stars on the popular BBC show last year, was nominated for Favourite Scot on Screen last week. The 27-year-old, who has achondroplasia, which causes dwarfism, has now expressed how […]
Sam Heughan leaves fans in stitches after attempting to teach popstar Kelly Clarkson a Scots phrase
SAM Heughan left fans in stitches after attempting to teach popstar and talk show host Kelly Clarkson a Scottish phrase – without much success. Heughan appeared on Clarkson’s self-titled talk show in the USA yesterday to promote his gin but was asked by the 41-year-old if he could teach her a few words after her […]
Canadian ice hockey coach’s hilarious reaction to trying classic Scots dish stovies for the first time
A HILARIOUS video shows a Canadian ice hockey coach’s reaction to trying Scottish dish stovies for the first time. Fife Flyers hired Tom Coolen in the summer to take the reins of the Scots side as they look to push for a successful Elite Ice Hockey League (EIHL) season. Getting to grips with Scottish culture, […]
Scots mum claims she and daughter were left stranded in Germany after “nightmare” travel company cancelled booking
A SCOTS mum and her daughter were left stranded in Germany after their booking was allegedly cancelled by their “nightmare” travel company. Kerry Fleming had been preparing to travel home from Munich with daughter Kaelynn on Sunday when she discovered that her booking had disappeared. Kerry Fleming with daughter Kaelynn. (C) Kerry Fleming. The 40-year-old […]
Nine in 10 Scots support protecting fishing fleets
Sector recognised as vital to food security, economy and coastal communities Elspeth Macdonald, Chief Executive AN OVERWHELMING majority of Scots believe fishing fleets should be safeguarded as seas become more crowded with the emergence of offshore wind and renewables, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,000 adults by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) underscores strong […]
Scots rugby fan left devastated after dog destroys passport – just one week before she was due to jet off to World Cup final
A SCOTS rugby fan has been left devastated after discovering her dog had destroyed her passport – just one week before she was due to jet off to the World Cup final. Ellis McLeod was planning to attend the final in France on Saturday, where current holders South Africa will face three-time champions New Zealand. […]
Scots photographer snaps incredible photo of monster wave towering over Aberdeen lighthouse
A SCOTS photographer has snapped an incredible photo of a monster wave towering over an Aberdeen lighthouse. Lewis Macdonald was on his lunch break last week when he was notified of the large waves crashing by the Torry Battery – an artillery battery overlooking the harbour in Torry, Aberdeen. Lewis was left stunned by the […]
Scots singer Amy MacDonald left stunned after 2007 hit randomly tops the Saudi charts, 16 years later
SCOTS singer Amy MacDonald has been left stunned as she revealed that her 2006 hit This Is the Life is currently topping the charts – in Saudi Arabia. The rocker, who peaked at number 28 in the UK chart with the anthem 16 years ago was speaking on the Restless Natives podcast on Saturday when […]
Scots legal firm ups staff numbers with new paralegal division
SCOTS legal firm Complete Clarity Solicitors and Simplicity Legal has revealed a bump in staff numbers. The Glasgow-based firm has upped staff numbers from 22 in September 2022 to 34 last month, increasing its total headcount by 54.5%. The increase has been driven by the firm’s creation of a paralegal division. The role of a paralegal […]
Scots uni in new study for live-saving diabetes and heart failure treatment
RESEARCHERS at the University of Dundee have received a grant from JDRF to to support a UK-wide diabetes clinical trial. The trial could potentially advance a new life-saving treatment for people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and heart failure. The £1.5m SOPHIST trial will be led by the University’s Dr Ify Mordi, a Senior Lecturer in Cardiology. […]