Chris Muir

HGTV star Erin Napier is back in the U.S. after a whirlwind trip to Scotland with her family, and she's got plenty to say about it—from midges and missing ranch dressing to magical Highland resorts and the mystery of Nessie. In a candid Instagram post on July 18, Napier offered a refreshingly honest take on international travel. Equal parts funny, heartfelt, and slightly delirious from jet lag, her reflections resonated with fans who know that traveling abroad—especially with kids—is no joke. An Honest Take on Jet Lag and Transatlantic Travel Right out the gate, Napier didn’t sugarcoat how she was…

Everyday life in Scotland turned stunning this past week—as locals from Stirling to Bute shared a handful of candid, heartfelt moments. Nature, family, and sheer serendipity all collided in frames that speak louder than words. No filters. No fuss. Just the raw charm of a Scottish summer caught on camera. Dolphins at Kilchattan Bay Chris Bowen wasn’t planning a wildlife shoot. He was just enjoying a sunny day at Kilchattan Bay on the Isle of Bute when something sleek cut through the water—a dolphin. A few seconds later, another surfaced. With perfect timing and a bit of luck, he snapped…

TORONTO —In a powerful signal of growing global urgency, Canada has entered into a strategic alliance with the United States, Greece, Australia, and Scotland to combat one of the world’s fastest-growing threats: wildfires. The announcement, made Saturday morning, marks the most internationally coordinated wildfire prevention strategy in recent history. The partnership is rooted in shared investments, cross-border knowledge exchange, and a renewed focus on both Indigenous-led practices and cutting-edge technologies like AI risk mapping and drone-based surveillance. For travelers and tourism operators alike, the message is clear: fire-resilient infrastructure and smarter risk management are no longer optional luxuries—they are the…

A technical fault led to the deletion of more than 115,000 recorded calls to Police Scotland’s 101 non-emergency line, BBC Scotland has learned. The issue—undisclosed until now—was discovered in February 2025, when it became clear that a full month’s worth of recorded conversations had not been archived as intended. The affected calls were deleted after four weeks, as per retention policy, but due to the archiving failure, they were lost permanently. Despite the scale of the deletion, police stress that public safety was never compromised, and 999 emergency calls were not affected. What went wrong? Between January and November 2024,…

Fresh figures reveal assaults and threats at Scotland’s bus stations have jumped dramatically, raising concerns about youth violence and how the Scottish Government plans to get a grip on it before more lives are put at risk. Glasgow Sees Sharpest Rise Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station has become the epicentre for this worrying trend.In just a year, police call outs for assaults there rose by a staggering 85% — from 20 in 2023-24 to 37 in 2024-25. One line: Threats also went up by half in the city. The numbers were obtained by the Scottish Conservatives through freedom of information laws.…

After a scorcher of a weekend that pushed Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to their hottest day of the year, the UK’s third heatwave of 2025 is now giving way to grey skies and heavy downpours — and for many, that’s frankly a bit of a relief. Temperatures Tumble After 33C Highs Saturday saw temperatures spike to a blistering 33 degrees in some areas, with crowds at outdoor events like Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival being sprayed down with water to stay cool.In parts of Wales and Northern Ireland, families flocked to beaches and parks, trying to make the most of the…

On South Uist, a breathtaking stretch of the Outer Hebrides off Scotland’s rugged northwest coast, patience is wearing thin — and so are the ferries. Getting on or off this remote island has always required a little faith in the weather and the aging fleet that connects these communities to the mainland. But after years of delays, breakdowns, and cancellations, islanders and visitors alike are now describing it as “travel roulette.” A Cancelled Crossing — Again This summer, the familiar ping of a text message from the ferry company has become a sound many dread. For one recent traveler, the…

It’s been ten long years since Ajay Devgn’s Jassi danced, fought, and charmed his way through the first Son of Sardaar. Now he’s back — older, just as loud, and this time, he’s taking his trademark desi swagger to the Scottish Highlands. Fans wanted chaos? Well, the trailer promises enough bagpipes, bar fights, and bad guys to keep them laughing and hooting all the way to the multiplex. New Country, Same Jassi Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the sequel’s tagline sets the tone: “He survived Punjab, will he survive Scotland too?” From the first few seconds, you know subtlety isn’t…

Scotland is sizzling under its hottest spell of the year so far — with forecasters confirming the country is officially in heatwave territory as temperatures rocket past 28°C across several regions. For many, it’s sun cream, shades and paddling pools at the ready. For others, the unusual heat is bringing both excitement and concern. Hottest Spots On The Map The mercury’s been climbing all week. By Friday, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire topped the lot at a scorching 28.9°C, narrowly beating Aviemore and Inverness at 28°C. A single line: Even Glasgow and Edinburgh basked in temperatures nudging 27°C and 26°C. Come Saturday,…

Rianne Downey still pinches herself. Just a few years ago, she was busking on Sauchiehall Street, guitar case open for coins. This Sunday, she’ll stand under the bright lights at TRNSMT, her name sharing the bill with some of the biggest acts around. It’s the sort of leap that doesn’t sink in overnight. Busking Beginnings That Shaped a Star Downey’s story kicks off with the clang of spare change. She was just another hopeful voice echoing off Glasgow’s concrete, her blonde hair catching the eye as much as her raw, smoky vocals caught the ear. Back then, she’d lug her…