LEARNERS getting ready to take their driving tests in Scotland have been warned that major changes are set to be introduced next year. Sitting your driving test is nerve-wracking enough, but doesn’t help that if you don’t manage to pass it the first time, you face waiting months for a re-sit… Major changes for learners … Read more
HUNKERED down in the heart of the Scottish Highlands lies a snow-drenched retreat where looming towers, arched windows and stone walls whisper tales of medieval monks. The Highland Club is a mystical mix of history and modern luxury, housing 97 apartments and 12 charming cottages, all fitted with… I stayed in a historical former monastery … Read more
CHRISTMAS markets due to take place across Scotland tomorrow have been CANCELLED amid warnings of 85mph winds set to wreck the busiest shopping day of the year. Traders across Glasgow, Renfrewshire and Lanarkshire are losing out on vital festive sales due to forecasts of high winds battering the… Christmas markets across Scotland CANCELLED as country … Read more
A FOURTH arrest has been made in connection with the alleged murder of a 38-year-old dad in a Scots street. David Graham passed away after an alleged assault in Uddingston, South Lanarkshire. 3 David Graham was allegedly assaulted by four menCredit: Andrew Barr 3 Emergency crews raced to General’s… Woman arrested two months on from … Read more
A SCOTS soldier has been convicted of a booze-fuelled bar brawl killing in Canada. Corporal Craig Gibson, 28, downed Brett Sheffield, 38, at a Toronto pub with “an elbow to the jaw” that later resulted in his death. 5 Corporal Craig Gibson has been found guilty of manslaughter 5 Canadian police… Scots soldier guilty of … Read more
CUMBERNAULD has been branded Scotland’s ugliest town – AGAIN. The Telegraph ranked almost 1,250 towns with the Lanarkshire town, the only Scots one listed, ranked 4th worst in the UK. 6 Cumbernauld has been branded Scotland’s ugliest townCredit: Alamy 6 James Bruce said the town used to be much… We live in Scotland’s ugliest town – … Read more
A DEVASTATED Scots community has paid tribute to a former Scouts leader and school teacher who passed away last month. Andrew Sharkey was the headteacher of St Kertigan’s Academy in West Lothian, where he taught for over a decade. 2 The headteacher of West Lothian high school, St Kertigan’s Academy… ‘A great man’ – Devastated … Read more
IT’S the Perfect Storm on the shortest day of the year – an 85mph tempest set to wreck the seasonal build-up to Christmas. Festive travellers have been warned to expect delays and cancellations as the final weekend before the big day arrives with warnings for wind, rain, thunder and snow. Scotland braces for impact as … Read more
A TRENDY fashion chain owned by H&M will close two sites in a matter of days, in another blow to UK high streets. Monki has seven stores in the UK, including a site on London’s Carnaby Street and in Glasgow. 1 Monki has seven locations in the UK The brand is known for its colourful … Read more
SCOTLAND’S longest road is 500 years old and has jaw-dropping scenery and stunning views. At 273 miles long, it serves as an important link between Falkirk and Thurso. 2 The stunning stretch of road boasts several beauty spots along the wayCredit: Alamy The stretch of road begins at Junction 5 of… Scotland’s longest road is … Read more