Scientists say they have solved the mystery of the 6-tonne rock at the centre of Stonehenge. The discovery deepens the mystery of the site. The “altar stone,” the sandstone boulder at the center of the ancient monument, likely came from modern-day Scotland, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature. That means it… Read More »
Municipal waste workers in Scotland are to go on strike next month, with union leaders warning the action will be “devastating”. Unison, the largest local government union, has confirmed that workers in 13 council areas will strike for more than a week in August. The GMB said its members would take action over the same… Read More »
Just an hour from Edinburgh, Berwickshire is an area of maritime heritage but natural beauty in the south-east of Scotland that remains shamefully under-visited. The coastline stretches from Cove Harbour, just a few miles south of the “Sunny Dunny” Dunbar, to the English border where Berwick upon Tweed crosses over to the English side (and… Read More »
Last week saw Anya Taylor-Joy, Jennifer Lawrence and Rosamund Pike descend on Drummond Castle in Perthshire, Scotland, for a fashion extravaganza not seen since 1955. Dior’s Cruise 2025 show pays tribute to Scotland’s sartorial heritage with tartan, leather, skirts and tweeds. Dubbed the “Versailles of Scotland,” it was a fitting place to pay tribute to… Read More »
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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Visitors come face to face with the past while visiting the newly opened Perth Museum and Art Gallery in Scotland. Lifelike digital facial reconstructions of people who lived in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, centuries ago… Read More »
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Visitors come face to face with the past while visiting the newly opened Perth Museum and Art Gallery in Scotland. Lifelike digital facial reconstructions of people who lived in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, centuries ago… Read More »
John Swinney is facing rebellion from the SNP’s LGBT wing over his decision to make Kate Forbes Deputy First Minister after she said she would vote against same-sex marriage. The party’s official LGBT group, Out for Independence, said it shared “real concerns” about his appointment and would seek “urgent clarification” from Mr Swinney and Ms… Read More »
Torsa is one of the Slate Islands in the Inner Hebrides (Savills). Private islands may seem like A-list reserves (think Branson’s Necker Island, George and Amal Clooney’s island in the Thames, or Beyoncé’s tropical paradise in the Florida Keys). But you can also own a private island for a much more modest price. Torsa, a… Read More »
As part of a pity show, Humza (you only have it) Yousaf (guilty) posted a photo on Twitter of him reading a bedtime story to his little girl. The caption read: “Today, I remember and give thanks for all the blessings I have in life.” Disgusting. Does the departing First Minister of Scotland really think… Read More »