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The Scotland schedule of Son of Sardaar 2 wrapped with tears, memories, and a heartfelt tribute—especially from lead actor Mrunal Thakur, who revealed a deeply personal moment while filming the movie’s emotional song. She wasn’t just acting through grief. She was living it. A Sequel With Soul, A Set Full of Emotions Filming a sequel is rarely a clean slate. It carries the echoes of its predecessor. Son of Sardaar 2, loosely connected to the 2012 Ajay Devgn starrer, stepped into that legacy while also carrying something entirely its own—a different tone, a new set of emotions, and a painful…

A bold new vision for how the South of Scotland could heat its homes—and rewrite its economic future—has been launched with the unveiling of the region’s first Heat Networks Prospectus. Developed jointly by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and the councils of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders, the document outlines 19 potential heat network zones across southern Scotland. These networks, if realized, would collectively supply up to 120,000 megawatt hours of thermal energy per year to more than 2,400 domestic and non-domestic properties. It’s the most comprehensive heat infrastructure vision ever set out for Scotland’s southern rural heartlands—and…

Donald Trump Jr.’s latest trip to Scotland didn’t just make headlines for its scenic golf backdrop—it quietly highlighted the growing public role of his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. Her presence at Trump’s Turnberry resort raised eyebrows, questions, and speculation about her evolving place within the Trump inner circle. A Quiet Entrance into the Trump Orbit For most people outside of Republican fundraising galas and conservative circles, Bettina Anderson is still a relatively unfamiliar name. But if recent events are anything to go by, that won’t last long. Her public connection to Trump Jr. began around August 2024, shortly after his breakup…

With just 12 seconds left on the clock, Gareth Griffiths fired in a dramatic goal to deny Scotland victory and keep Wales’ EuroHockey Championship II hopes alive in Portugal. A fierce battle that looked like it was heading the Scots’ way ended 2-2 — and left both teams with plenty to think about. There were no celebrations, just relief and frustration on either side of the pitch. Tense From the Start — And It Never Let Up The game kicked off with high stakes. Both sides had plenty riding on the result, having opened their campaigns with contrasting momentum. Wales…

Scotland has appointed a new chief nursing officer to lead the country’s nursing profession through one of its most critical periods in decades. Professor Aisha Holloway, a prominent academic with deep global health roots, will officially take up the post in November. Her arrival is seen as both a symbolic and strategic move — and the expectations are already sky-high. From University Halls to the Health Frontline Professor Holloway is currently chair of nursing studies at the University of Edinburgh, where she’s led major teaching and research programmes for years. She also co-directs the Edinburgh Global Nursing Initiative, linking Scottish…

Scotland’s export economy is getting a major shot in the arm — and quite literally in the case of whisky — as the UK’s new trade agreement with India promises to pour £190 million into the Scottish economy. Signed as part of the UK Government’s “Plan for Change,” the trade pact is being hailed as a turning point for Scottish producers, manufacturers, and workers seeking fresh access to one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. A Dramatic Drop in Whisky Tariffs The headline-grabbing detail? India’s notoriously steep import duties on Scotch whisky — which stood at a punishing 150%…

Caddie’s Subtle Toss Fuels Cheating Allegations at Trump Turnberry A video showing former U.S. President Donald Trump playing golf at his Turnberry resort in Scotland has triggered a fresh wave of controversy — and this time, it's not about politics. The footage, recorded over the weekend during Trump's latest visit to the Ayrshire coast, appears to show one of his caddies discreetly dropping a golf ball into a more favorable position just shy of a bunker. Within hours, the clip had gone viral on social media platforms, reigniting long-standing accusations that Trump routinely bends the rules on the fairway. “Trump…

At a windswept stretch of Scotland’s west coast, the deep rumble of a rocket engine has returned to a site once used to fuel Cold War-era bombers. This time, though, the fire is for science. A Hidden Gem for UK’s Space Ambitions MachLab, the UK’s newest rocket engine test facility, has officially opened at the Machrihanish Business Park near Campbeltown, Argyll. Housed inside a reinforced, Cold War-era bunker once designed to withstand military threats, the facility now has a very different mission: fueling Britain's future in space. Built by the University of Glasgow in partnership with aerospace firm Exotopic, MachLab…

A child has died of measles in Liverpool — the first such tragedy in over ten years. Now experts are pointing north, toward Scotland, not for blame but for answers. What separates the two isn’t just geography. It’s access, trust, and a healthcare system that, in Scotland, seems to be getting something right. A Wake-Up Call, Years in the Making The death in Liverpool has shaken public health officials, though it didn’t come out of the blue. Vaccination rates across the UK have been slipping for years, but it’s in England where the decline has been steepest. While the conversation…

Scotland may have just pulled off one of the most ambitious energy pivots the world has ever seen. Not by digging deeper or building taller—but by letting the ocean do the work. A Glasgow-based company, Oasis Marine, is turning heads with a fleet of futuristic buoys that may rewrite the rules of shipping. If successful, this floating hydrogen station concept could signal the beginning of the end for diesel-powered vessels. A New Route for Clean Shipping Power The shipping industry has long been the elephant in the climate room. It's essential, but it's filthy. Roughly 90% of the world’s goods…