A MAN has been arrested over the alleged murder of a “loving dad” at a Scots bus stop. Nashir Ahmed, 65, died in hospital on Friday after the alleged attack in Edinburgh. 1 A man has been arrested in connection with the death of Nashir AhmedCredit: Police Scotland The pensioner was standing with a 48-year-old man at … Read more
A RYANAIR flight bound for Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing after it declared a mid-air alert. The plane was travelling from Barcelona, Spain, to Edinburgh this morning and a 7700 squawk code was issued, signalling an emergency onboard. 1 A Ryanair flight bound for Scotland was forced to make an emergency landing … Read more
THE six best holiday homes in the UK have been revealed, recognising the most remarkable staycation properties available to rent. The Vrbo Holiday Homes of the Year list features stunning beach view homes, unique cottage escapes, modern city stays and historical houses, all in the UK. 8 One of the properties has its own private … Read more
IT’S hard to believe that an American ghost town exists off a side street in Edinburgh. Even most locals in the capital’s posh Morningside area have no idea about the unique piece of history hidden on their doorstep. 7 You don’t expect to see the Wild West in Edinburgh.Credit: Andrew Barr 7 There’s a jail in the … Read more
PUBLIC money will no longer be given to an explicit sex project after a furious backlash. Scottish Government agency Creative Scotland awarded £84,555 to the Rein project in January, which recruited actors to participate in “non-simulated” and “hardcore” sex scenes. 2 Leonie Rae Gasson’s project was awarded the money in January 2 Penny Mordaunt described … Read more
A LUXURY hotel chain has lodged plans for a brand new Scottish city location. Canadian group Sandman has put forward proposals for a large-scale 238-bed hotel in Edinburgh. 1 Canadian hotel group Sandman plan to build a hotel right next to an airportCredit: Sandman And travellers will love the location as it is planned to … Read more
A couple who swapped their ‘loud and busy’ life in Edinburgh for a ‘slower way of living’ on the Isle of Skye said they would never return to the city. Elopement photographers and filmmakers Joanna and Nathan Gull said they ‘moved from flat to flat’ in Edinburgh and felt like they ‘never had space to … Read more
TWO Scottish restaurants have been honoured with top awards as the much-coveted AA Rosettes for 2024 were announced. Only the top eateries and hotels in the UK are recognised in the scheme. 2 Mingary Castle is a striking property 2 The Little Chartroom has become a stalwart And the new awards – handed out after … Read more
“OUT of control” passengers were hauled off a Ryanair flight after they began fighting and “throwing bottles” on the plane. The shocking incident left children “terrified” and “in tears” while onboard the plane travelling from Edinburgh to Tenerife yesterday. 2 The terrifying rammy broke out on a Ryanair plane heading to Tenerife yesterdayCredit: PA:Press Association … Read more
THOUSANDS of Ukrainian refugees were forced to flee to Scotland following the Russian invasion. Over 7,000 households opened their doors to take in families after Vladimir Putin’s troops launched a full scale invasion on February 24 2022. 10 Kateryna and Oksana Rybalchenko fled Ukraine in 2022Credit: Andrew Barr 10 Kateryna’s dad Leonid was drafted into … Read more
