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
THE future of one of Scotland’s biggest discount stores has been left in uncertainty after the chain was unsuccessful in its bid to find a buyer. The beloved bargain chain – with 59 Scots outlets – is currently in search of new management after running into financial difficulties. 1 The bargain… Future of popular discount … Read more
IT’S the Perfect Storm on the shortest day of the year – an 85mph tempest set to wreck the seasonal build-up to Christmas. Festive travellers have been warned to expect delays and cancellations as the final weekend before the big day arrives with warnings for wind, rain, thunder and snow. Scotland braces for impact as … Read more
A PERVERT soldier sexually assaulted a sleeping woman before she woke up to find him holding a syringe containing his semen. Brad Albutt carried out three horror sex attacks on the victim – including two with the sharp implement – while he was a serving soldier and living at a property in… Pervert soldier sexually … Read more