AN Edinburgh hotel was recently named one of the top in the country. And one major draw at the visitor favourite is its gorgeous afternoon teas. 4 Kids got to take part in interactive games 4 The tea was held in the stunning Greyfriars Hall Virgin Hotel Edinburgh was named as one of the most … Read more
DONALD Trump’s top UK aide last night branded Greens boss Patrick Harvie a national embarrassment over his “mindless ranting” about the President-elect. MSP Mr Harvie yesterday stepped up his attacks on Mr Trump, urging SNP ministers to snub the incoming US leader if he visits Scotland this year, as expected. 2 Scottish Greens boss has … Read more
WILL 2025 be the year Sir Keir Starmer gives Anas Sarwar a break from the torture he’s inflicting on him? The past six months have seen a remarkable reversal in fortunes for Scottish Labour and its energetic leader — and not in a good way. 3 Starmer has lost interest in the Scotland wing of … Read more
THE operating theatre is already tense and the surgery is at a crucial point when the unthinkable happens — the power cuts out. The stress is ratcheted up to the max as the under-pressure medical team are plunged into total darkness. 10 Dr Kinyua Ndegwa watches the new solar powered equipment being installedCredit: Andrew Barr 10 The team hard at work installing the solar equipment in Meru, Kenya.Credit: Andrew Barr 10 KidsOR’s … Read more
THE opening date for Scotland’s first drug consumption room has been revealed after multiple delays. The controversial ‘fix room’ is due to be opened in Glasgow but has been hit by a number of setbacks. 2 The facility will provide a controlled environment for addicts to use illicit substances with a lessened risk of overdoseCredit: … 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 pricier meals than hospital patients according to … 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 splashes … 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 2023/24. 3 More than … 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 often … Read more
SCOTS drivers are facing Hogmanay chaos as a busy Scots road was left completely blocked due to a landslide. The A832 Fortrose to Avoch in Black Isle has been shut down due to a mudslide affecting both sides of the road. 2 The A832 Fortrose to Avoch in Black Isle has been shut downCredit: Fortrose … Read more
