Ishan Crawford

Glasgow's art scene is buzzing with controversy after a proposed mural on Elmbank Street drew sharp online criticism for its AI-generated design featuring odd elements like an American bald eagle. Businessman Derek Paterson insists the final version will ditch AI entirely, handing creative control to a local artist. But has the damage already been done to the city's vibrant street art culture? This backlash highlights growing tensions between technology and traditional artistry, leaving many wondering if Glasgow's walls should stay true to human hands. The Spark of Controversy The trouble started when Glasgow City Council greenlit a massive mural proposal…

Scotland is on high alert as the Met Office issues an amber weather warning for heavy rain, raising fears of widespread flooding, power outages, and isolated communities. This comes amid a wet January that's already battered the region, with experts warning of significant disruptions starting today. Residents in affected areas are urged to prepare now, as forecasters predict up to 120mm of rain in some spots, potentially overwhelming rivers and roads. What Triggered the Amber Warning The Met Office upgraded its alert late Wednesday, citing persistent heavy rain moving in from the west. This amber warning, effective from midnight to…

EDINBURGH – On a bright January morning inside the National Library of Scotland, Her Majesty The Queen stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Dennis the Menace, three of Scotland’s biggest literary names, and 150 excited primary school children to launch the National Year of Reading north of the border. The message was simple but urgent: Scotland’s children are falling out of love with reading, and the country is going all in to win them back. New research published the same day by the National Literacy Trust paints a worrying picture. Only 30.3 percent of Scottish children and young people aged 8 to 18 say…

Scotland's north and north-east are staring down the barrel of serious trouble this week. The Met Office has slapped a yellow weather warning across huge parts of the Highlands, Aberdeenshire, Moray, and Perth and Kinross from midday Wednesday right through to midday Friday. Forecasters say up to 120mm of rain could hammer the highest ground, with 30-60mm expected almost everywhere else. That's one to two months' worth of rain in just 48 hours, falling on ground already soaked from weeks of wet weather and melting snow. Communities are being told to get ready now, because flooding is looking very likely.…

A powerful new critique accuses Scotland of repeatedly choosing expensive rescue over affordable prevention in stroke care, despite having all the data, tools, and evidence needed to slash thousands of preventable strokes every year. For 25 years the NHS has poured resources into emergency response while leaving upstream risk factors largely untouched in the most deprived communities. Experts now warn this approach has reached breaking point. Scotland Still Pays Heavy Price for Preventable Strokes Around 8,000 people suffer a stroke in Scotland every year, and more than 1,000 die within 30 days, according to the latest 2024 Scottish Stroke Care…

More than 200 angry residents packed Jedburgh town hall on Saturday as southern Scotland officially joined the Highlands and north-east in demanding an immediate pause on large-scale renewable energy projects. Fed up with feeling ignored, community leaders from the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian and South Lanarkshire stood shoulder to shoulder and warned the Scottish countryside is being turned into an industrial zone just to hit government net zero numbers. This is no longer a handful of isolated voices. It is a full-blown rural revolt. What Happened in Jedburgh This Weekend Over 30 community councils sent representatives to the…

Glasgow Airport has officially kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations, marking six decades since it first opened its doors to commercial passengers in 1966. What started as a former military airfield has grown into Scotland's main long-haul gateway and a vital economic engine for the west of Scotland. The airport wants everyone to join the party throughout 2026 with special events, a new commemorative logo, and a big push for people to share their personal airport stories using #GLA60Stories. From Wartime Runways to International Hub The story actually begins long before 1966. The site first saw planes in 1932 when…

Season three of The Traitors US just dropped and millions are once again glued to their screens, whispering "Where is that castle?" while secretly Googling flights to Scotland. The dramatic 19th-century Ardross Castle in the Highlands, where Alan Cumming presides over murder mysteries and round-table betrayals, is sadly not taking guests. But Scotland is absolutely packed with turreted masterpieces that deliver the same goosebump-inducing vibes, and yes, you can sleep in them tonight. Here are seven incredible castle stays that feel ripped straight from the show, complete with spiral staircases, roaring fires, four-poster beds, and landscapes so cinematic you'll half-expect…

First Minister John Swinney dropped a political bomb on Sunday morning television: win a majority in the May 2026 Holyrood election and the SNP will treat it as a cast-iron mandate to demand a second independence referendum. The message was blunt, deliberate and aimed straight at the heart of every yes voter in Scotland. "Be in no doubt," Swinney told Sky News Speaking to Trevor Phillips, the First Minister said voters must deliver the SNP a majority if they want Scotland to become independent. "If people in Scotland want Scotland to become independent, the SNP has got to do really…

Air Charter Scotland has kicked off its first-ever scheduled passenger service, linking Aberdeen and Wick with daily flights that started on January 14, 202B. The Perth-based operator is running the route with a nine-seat King Air 200 (G-MEGN) wet-leased from Dragonfly Aviation Services after regulatory hurdles blocked the original plan to use a BAe Jetstream 31 with Dutch crew from AIS Airlines. Why the Route Matters Now Wick lost its direct air link to Aberdeen when Eastern Airways pulled out several years ago. Locals and businesses have relied on long drives or connecting flights through Inverness ever since. The new…