Scotland

Seasonal patrol rangers could return to parts of the Highlands, should councillors decide to allocate funding to finance the roles. Highland Council is currently advertising for two rangers, external to cover Sutherland until October, but said a decision over how they would be paid would be made by local councillors. …

“I know that when I’m older I’d do anything to be able to walk as much as I can, so while I’m here I may as well make the most of it.” He plans to wear his custom-made tartan for the entire journey, with the pattern representing Scotland’s opponents in …

While attendances at Stair Park have slid to as low as 273 when Elgin City visited in March, there remains a core of loyal fans. One of those is Alex Smith, who has moved away from his native Wigtownshire to Durham, but travels more than 17,000 miles every season to …

It was also associated with Bohemianism. The 19th century actress Ellen Terry wore a kimono backstage, when greeting guests in her dressing room. Alexander McQueen helped Bjork create the iconic cover of her 1997 album Homogenic and the film Memoirs of a Geisha fostered even more interest in the garment, …

Scotland kicks off the competition with a match against the hosts in Munich on 14 June. The team then travels to face Switzerland in Cologne on 19 June before the final group match against Hungary in Stuttgart on 23 June. The cheapest available tickets for the opening match are priced …

You can expect to hear opposition parties argue at length that Mr Swinney is a sign the SNP have run out of ideas. A man who stood down from the government has been brought back because of a crisis. Some Tories feel they dodged a potential bullet when Kate Forbes …

“With lower-than-expected sales and increased infrastructure, staff, transport, and artist costs, all in an over-saturated event landscape, we could not deliver the festival to our usual high standards. “We understand how upsetting this is for those of you who have bought tickets, and we sincerely thank you all for your …

The new ferry is the sister of the MV Isle of Islay which was launched in March, ahead of fitting out work. Both vessels will have capacity for up to 450 passengers and 100 cars, or 14 commercial vehicles. They have a more conventional propulsion system than the hybrid LNG …

A Scottish man who raped three women, including two in one night, has been jailed for six years. Source link

McVicar says that, now in his second year of putting on the festival, he is starting to feel more relaxed and appreciate the event. “I am taking more in, taking more feedback from people. Year two, how do we keep the buzz up? “I came up with the slogan ‘For …

Great Britain secured three golds in the time trial events at the Para-cycling Road World Cup in Ostend, Belgium. Daphne Schrager (WC2) and Fran Brown (WC1) were both victorious before the tandem pair of Sophie Unwin and Jenny Holl claimed the WB event. Lora Fachie and Corrine Hall were third …

Ellie Ordish and Gavin Smith marked their upcoming wedding by getting captured and then gunked with molasses, eggs and flour. The pre-wedding tradition in the north east of Scotland, called a Blackening, is said to bring luck and is also a chance for pals to humble the happy couple. However, …

Orkney Islands Council has now issued a a warning to stags and hens leaving public toilets in a mess. Source link

Scotland powered into the semi-finals at the Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier with a six-wicket win over Thailand in their last group match. Captain Kathyrn Bryce led the way with an unbeaten 63 as the Scots reached 100-4 with 13 balls to spare in Abu Dhabi. Bryce arrived at the …

Ms Davidson, 33, was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but died as a result of her injuries a short time later. The teenager, who cannot be named, is alleged to have been wearing a mask and shouted threats at Ms Davidson before carrying out the attack. He is …

Rangers defender Connor Goldson will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, manager Philippe Clement has confirmed. The 31-year-old suffered the knock in training on Wednesday and will be unavailable for the Ibrox side’s final four games in the title race, as well as the Scottish Cup …

Restaurant manager Mr Ali pled guilty at Glasgow Sheriff Court in April to causing Mr Jarvis’ death by careless driving. The court heard how Mr Ali turned a right corner at a junction and drove on when he hit Mr Jarvis as he crossed in the middle of the road. …

Defender Liam Scales has signed a new four-year contract at Celtic. The 25-year-old moved to the Scottish champions from Shamrock Rovers in August 2021, but has only become a regular this season, playing 40 games. Capped three times for the Republic of Ireland, he spent last term on loan at …

The SFRS said many rural communities were “hugely impacted” by wildfires that could cause significant damage. Group Commander Niall MacLennan, a wildfire tactical advisor, said: “These fires can destroy wildlife and habitat, including protected woodlands and sites of special scientific interest, as well as the lives of people living and …

Jaclyn knew her son was a fighter and that’s exactly what he did. He spent nearly two months in hospital, unconscious initially, before gradually coming round. Nicknamed Baby Blue by nurses, he now became Baby Boy Blue once they saw the colour of his eyes. Between the trauma unit and …