Ishan Crawford

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, one of the world’s most iconic cultural events, is set to enter a new era under the leadership of a former US marine. Buster Howes, who took over as the chief executive of the Tattoo in January 2023, has ambitious plans to expand the global reach and impact of the show, while preserving its heritage and traditions. A military and diplomatic background Howes, who was born in London but grew up in Scotland, has a distinguished career in the military and diplomacy. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1981 and served in various roles, including…

Sexual violence against women and girls is a global problem that affects millions of lives every year. Despite the efforts of activists, governments, and international organizations, the issue remains pervasive and often ignored. Many experts agree that talking about the problem is not enough to end it. Instead, they call for more concrete actions, such as changing social norms, strengthening laws, and providing support to survivors. The scale of the problem According to the World Health Organization (WHO), one in three women worldwide has experienced physical and/or sexual violence in their lifetime. This means that more than one billion women…

Denmark is a world leader in renewable energy, with more than half of its electricity coming from wind and solar power. The Scandinavian country has also pioneered district heating, a system that uses waste heat from power plants and other sources to warm homes and buildings. Denmark’s green energy revolution can inspire Scotland to ditch fossil fuels and achieve its ambitious climate goals. Denmark’s district heating system: a model for Scotland District heating is a network of pipes that delivers hot water or steam to multiple buildings, providing space heating and domestic hot water. The heat can come from various…

A new poll has revealed that Labour has overtaken the SNP in voting intention for the next UK general election, while the Conservatives have slumped to third place. The poll, conducted by Redfield and Wilton Strategies, also showed that Labour has a narrow lead over the SNP in the regional list vote for the Scottish Parliament, while the SNP remains ahead in the constituency vote. Labour and SNP Tied on 35% for Westminster The poll, which was published on Wednesday evening, found that both Labour and the SNP would win 35% of the votes in Scotland if a general election…

Edinburgh Zoo has announced that its two giant pandas, Yang Guang and Tian Tian, will be returning to China after 12 years of living in Scotland. The zoo said that the decision was made after a long and difficult negotiation with the Chinese authorities, who own the pandas and loan them to foreign zoos for a fee. Pandas were a major attraction for the zoo The pandas arrived in Edinburgh in December 2011, as part of a 10-year agreement that was later extended by two years. They were the first and only giant pandas in the UK, and attracted millions…

A new poll conducted by Ipsos MORI for The National has revealed that 54% of Scots would vote Yes in a second independence referendum, while 46% would vote No. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 adults aged 16 and over between November 23 and 29, also found that 58% of Scots believe that the Scottish Parliament should have the power to decide whether to hold another referendum, while 42% think that the UK Government should have the final say. SNP on track to win majority in 2023 Scottish elections The poll also showed that the Scottish National Party (SNP) is on…

Scotland’s Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has called for ‘radical action’ on climate change at the COP28 summit in Abu Dhabi, where he is representing the Scottish Government. He said that Scotland is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2045 and is leading the way in renewable energy, but more needs to be done globally to avoid the worst impacts of the climate crisis. Scotland’s ambitious climate targets Yousaf said that Scotland has set some of the most ambitious climate targets in the world, and is on track to meet its interim goal of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030.…

A new international project has been launched to explore the possibilities and challenges of Scotland’s future relationship with Europe. The project, called Scotland’s European Future, is led by the University of Edinburgh and involves researchers from Scotland, the UK, and other European countries. The Aim of the Project The project aims to provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the legal, political, economic, and social implications of Scotland’s potential future scenarios in relation to Europe. These scenarios include: Remaining part of the UK and seeking a closer alignment with the EU than the current UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Becoming an…