Scotland to be hit by freezing -3C Arctic plunge & SNOW before dramatic shift in weather this weekend

FROSTY mornings after freezing overnight temperatures are forecast in parts of Scotland before cold Arctic air moves away and ushers in a warmer spell over the weekend, forecasters have said. The Met Office said temperatures in parts of northern England and Scotland could plunge to as low as -3C tonight and tomorrow night. 4 Frosty … Read more

Most dog-friendly hotel in Scotland named – where pets get welcome pack and treats

TRAVEL experts have rounded up the best hotels in the country for pet-owners. More and more people want to include their four-legged friends in their trips these days. 4 The hotel is located in the Nith Valley 4 There’s treats and a walkies guide for pets 4 Pets can feel pampered in the beautiful hotel … Read more

Airline axes three Scottish flights in major overhaul to ‘restore reputation’

LOGANAIR has axed three routes and temporarily cut services on seven others in a major overhaul to its operations. The UK’s largest regional airline announced the changes this afternoon after a “root and branch” review under its new CEO Luke Farajallah. 3 LoganAir has axed three of its route following a “route and branch” reviewCredit: … Read more

Locals blast NC500 camper for stopping overnight in cemetery and hanging up washing

RAGING locals blasted a “disrespectful” tourist for camping overnight in a cemetery car park – and hanging their washing out. A resident spotted the van in the morning at Balnakeil Church and graveyard near Durness, Sutherland on the NC500. 3 A NC500 resident spotted the washing hanging in the graveyardCredit: Alamy 3 The NC500 is … Read more

Person rushed to hospital after being found injured on tracks at busy Scots railway station

A PERSON has been rushed to hospital after they were found injured on railway tracks. Emergency services raced to Hyndland station in Glasgow this afternoon after the alarm was raised. 1 A person was found injured on the tracks at Hyndland railway stationCredit: The Sun The British Transport Police was alerted around 4.23pm to a … Read more

As 70s Scottish punk band Skids make their Hong Kong debut, frontman Richard Jobson is thrilled to play favourite city

On April 30 at The Wanch, Skids will play their first Hong Kong gig as part of their 45th anniversary greatest hits tour. Formed in 1977, Skids made it big in Britain with breakout anthems “Into the Valley”, “Working for the Yankee Dollar” and “Masquerade”. Wider appeal followed when their song “The Saints Are Coming” … Read more

Scots easyJet flight forced to divert after passengers became ‘disruptive’ onboard

A SCOTS flight bound for Tenerife was diverted to Bristol after passengers became “disruptive” onboard. The easyJet plane was travelling from Glasgow to the Canary Island on Saturday when the alarm was raised. 1 An easyJet flight bound for Tenerife was diverted to Bristol on SaturdayCredit: Alamy Flight EZY3113 was forced to land at Bristol … Read more

Man rushed to hospital and person arrested after alleged ‘sword incident’ on Scots street

A MAN was rushed to hospital and another was arrested following an alleged “sword incident” on a Scots street. Cops raced to Glebe Street in Dumfries around 4.05am this morning after an individual was discovered badly injured. 1 The alleged incident happened on Glebe Street, Dumfries Emergency crews raced to the scene and the 22-year-old was … Read more

BrewDog opens first-ever franchised brewpub in Denver

BrewDog, the Scottish-born beer maker that was founded based on a brash attitude and big beers, has teamed up with a family-owned holding company on a new location in Denver. It’s the first time BrewDog has licensed its name and beers to a franchisee in the United States. BrewDog Denver, 3950 Wynkoop St., opens at … Read more

UK weather: Met Office warns of wet weekend with Brits set to shiver through chilly nights as temperatures plunge to 0C

THE Met Office has warned of a wet weekend with Brits set to shiver through chilly nights as temperatures plunge to 0°C. Forecasters said Friday will see a breezy and mostly cloudy start with patchy rain or showers. 4 The Met Office has warned of a wet weekend to comeCredit: EPA 4 Moving into the … Read more