MOUNTAINEERS and nature campaigners have blasted plans for a 65ft telecom mast to be built in a scenic Scots area. Communications firm Cornerstone want to construct the mast to improve mobile phone signal in the area. 2 Campaigners say the mast, not pictured, would negatively impact the visual… Campaigners blast plans for 65ft mast at … Read more
PRISONERS are being fed better than patients at some Scottish hospitals, a Tory politician has claimed. Costings released to the Scottish Conservatives show a disparity in the price of food served up to inmates and those being treated in infirmaries. 2 Prisoners in Scotland are being dished up… Prisoners are ‘being fed better than patients … Read more
CHILL-seekers grin and brrrr it as they plunge into icy waters for a New Year’s Day dip. Across the country, punters are celebrating the big day with a splash by braving the icy depths. 5 Revellers welcome in 2025 in South Queensferry. Credit: Tom Farmer.Credit: Tom Farmer 5 A man in his tartan kilt… Hundreds … Read more
A BABY boy has become the first to be born in Scotland in 2025 – arriving just three minutes after the bells. Little Archie McGibbon was born at 12:03, weighing 9lbs 2oz, first footing mum and dad Amy, 30, and dad Nathan Parry, 34, from Glasgow . 4 Archie McGibbon was born at 12:03, pictured with… … Read more
A LITERACY charity has come up with a novel idea — launching a brand new reading challenge. The Scottish Book Trust has created Januread, an interactive four-week journey designed to inspire people to make 2025 their year of books. 2 Reading has so many benefits 2 The Januread scheme kicks off… The hobby that helps … Read more
MORE than 1,500 babies in Scotland faced the “worst start in life” and were born addicted to drugs in the last six years, new figures reveal. Stats show the numbers rose to their highest levels since 2017/18 last year with 222 babies born showing signs of drug or alcohol withdrawal during… More than 1,500 Scottish … Read more
SKIES in some parts of Scotland could be illuminated as 2024 draws to a close. The Northern Lights are expected to be visible this evening depending on weather conditions, according to the Met Office. 2 The Northern Lights could make an appearance tonight as Scots celebrate HogmanayCredit: Getty But… How to catch the Northern Lights … Read more
A HUGELY popular Irish bar has teased a new pub in Glasgow. Dropkick Murphys has become a massive hit with punters in Edinburgh. 3 The pub announced they are opening a Glasgow branchCredit: Getty 3 It is already a hit with punters in EdinburghCredit: Getty The Irish bar in the capital’s Old Town is… Popular … Read more
A HOGMANAY gig which was axed over bad weather is set to go ahead. Tens of thousands of revellers were left gutted after Edinburgh’s world-famous celebrations were axed over storm chaos. 4 Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been axedCredit: PA 4 The world-famous festivities were cancelled over… Edinburgh Hogmanay gig WILL go ahead after being cancelled … Read more
PUBS in Scotland’s Hogmanay hotspot are worrying about running out of Guinness ahead of the bells. Boozers across the country have faced shortages of the iconic Irish stout in recent weeks. 3 Bars in Edinburgh are worrying about shortages of Guinness ahead of the bellsCredit: Getty 3 The Kings Arms… Edinburgh bars fear they’ll run … Read more