THE first elections to the Scottish Parliament were held exactly a quarter of a century ago today, on May 6, 1999. The 25 years that have followed have seen Holyrood become part and parcel of public life and the centre of political drama. 14 The first election to the Scottish Parliament were held exactly a quarter of a … Read more
AIRBNB has said the SNP’s ‘shambolic’ short-term lets policy is scaring tourists away from Scotland. The worldwide accommodation firm says the red tape shambles surrounding the industry is making potential visitors think twice about holidaying here. 3 The letting firm has said there’s been a decrease in people wanting Scots holiday homes 3 Gail Porter … Read more
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 16:10 BST, 2 May 2024 | Updated: 17:55 BST, 2 May 2024 It’s the brand-new airline with a mission to take passengers ‘back to the golden age of travel’ – and this week it took a huge step forward, with its Airbus A380 touching down at Glasgow Prestwick … Read more
A RETIRED teacher who sexually groomed a boy is back behind bars after he was convicted of abusing a second victim. Peter McGuinness, 59, also known as Peter McGinniss, inappropriately touched the boy from the age of 14 between 1992 and 1995. 2 Retired teacher Peter McGuinness is back behind barsCredit: Spindrift 2 He was … Read more
BUDGET airline easyJet is adding a new plane to its fleet from a major Scots airport. The popular flight firm has welcomed a sixth aircraft to Glasgow Airport – and this means they’ll be adding new destinations to their schedule this summer. 3 The airline has added a sixth plane 3 Cyprus is among the … Read more
A THUG who clashed with police at the Rangers title party was jailed today for 14 months. Steven Anderson, 37, lashed out at officers in Glasgow’s George Square on May 15 2021. 1 Steven Anderson lashed out at officers in Glasgow’s George Square on May 15 2021Credit: Spindrift Thousands of Gers fans had gathered in … Read more
FOR many parents across the country the school holidays pose major financial strains. In fact, a recent survey revealed one in five families feel stressed during these periods. 3 The Royal Botanical Garden is free for families 3 The Edinburgh destination comes out on top But new research has picked out the best free activities … Read more
ONE thing we can always rely on in Scotland is that we are NEVER able to rely on our weather. Doesn’t matter if it’s March or the middle of summer, you must remember shades and sun cream as well as thermals and waterproofs. 8 The caravan park sits right on the loch 8 The vans … Read more
MURDER cops have launched a probe after a man was fatally injured at a block of flats in a Scots housing estate. Jack Trainner was found seriously injured after officers swooped on Brookfield Road, Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, just after 9pm on Saturday night. 6 Jack Trainner was found fatally injured in Port Glasgow on Saturday … Read more
A TOP cop who shared a 120-mile police lift home to England with Scotland’s new force chief was an “axe man”, it is claimed. Ex-Durham Constabulary Assistant Chief Officer Gary Ridley earmarked hundreds of Police Scotland jobs for cuts after Chief Constable Jo Farrell asked him to do an “efficiency review”. 4 Police Scotland chief … Read more
