A PRISONER has died after he was allegedly pushed from a landing at a Scots jail. Lewis Spence, 28, was found seriously hurt at HMP Addiewell in West Lothian on Tuesday. 4 Lewis Spence died after the alleged attack at HMP AddiewellCredit: Facebook 4 He was found with serious injuries at the West… Prisoner dies … Read more
“SCOTLAND? I thought we were going on holiday!?” That was my six-year-old’s response when I told him we were heading up north for a ‘wee break’. 12 Where you find the stunning Ulbster Arms Hotel & Lodges 12 We were lucky enough to spend a weekend in this gorgeous lodge 12 Joanne, Ollie and… Award-winning … Read more
A SURVIVOR of Glasgow’s bin lorry disaster has paid tribute to the six “beautiful souls” who lost their lives — ten years on from the horrific tragedy. Elaine Morell, 59, was the first person struck by the runaway council truck after driver Harry Clarke, 67, blacked out at the wheel and… I’m a survivor of … Read more
CHRISTMAS markets due to take place across Scotland tomorrow have been CANCELLED amid warnings of 85mph winds set to wreck the busiest shopping day of the year. Traders across Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire are losing out on vital festive sales due to forecasts of high winds battering the… Christmas markets across Scotland CANCELLED as country … Read more
HUNKERED down in the heart of the Scottish Highlands lies a snow-drenched retreat where looming towers, arched windows and stone walls whisper tales of medieval monks. The Highland Club is a mystical mix of history and modern luxury, housing 97 apartments and 12 charming cottages, all fitted with… I stayed in a historical former monastery … Read more
LEARNERS getting ready to take their driving tests in Scotland have been warned that major changes are set to be introduced next year. Sitting your driving test is nerve-wracking enough, but doesn’t help that if you don’t manage to pass it the first time, you face waiting months for a re-sit… Major changes for learners … Read more
STRICTLY Come Dancing champion Chris McCausland has been hailed by MSPs after making history as the first blind contestant to take part in the show. Rival politicians have come together at Holyrood to sign a motion congratulating the comedian on his victory, and describing him as an inspiration. Strictly Come Dancing champion given special honour … Read more
A FOURTH arrest has been made in connection with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old dad in a Scots street. David Graham passed away after an alleged assault in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire. 3 David Graham was allegedly assaulted by four menCredit: Andrew Barr 3 Emergency crews raced to General’s… Woman arrested two months on from … Read more
A SCOTS soldier has been convicted of a booze-fuelled bar brawl killing in Canada. Corporal Craig Gibson, 28, downed Brett Sheffield, 38, at a Toronto pub with “an elbow to the jaw” that later resulted in his death. 5 Corporal Craig Gibson has been found guilty of manslaughter 5 Canadian police… Scots soldier guilty of … Read more
CUMBERNAULD has been branded Scotland’s ugliest town – AGAIN. The Telegraph ranked almost 1,250 towns with the Lanarkshire town, the only Scots one listed, ranked 4th worst in the UK. 6 Cumbernauld has been branded Scotland’s ugliest townCredit: Alamy 6 James Bruce said the town used to be much… We live in Scotland’s ugliest town – … Read more