Dayna Bass

Get ready Glasgow, your favourite playground is officially 20 years old and it is throwing the ultimate noughties house party this Valentine’s weekend. From Friday 14 to Sunday 16 February 2026, GRID Braehead will transform into a full-on 2000s time machine with free live DJs blasting classic anthems, Nokia ringtone races for prizes, retro gaming zones and surprise giveaways running from midday until 6pm each day. Two Decades of Pure Fun Under One Roof What started life as Xscape Braehead back in March 2006 has grown into Scotland’s biggest indoor entertainment destination. Today GRID Braehead packs in Climbzone, Paradise Island…

Scotland never looks more magical than in February, and BBC viewers proved it again this week. From a hunting owl skimming the machair to snow-capped peaks glowing pink at dawn and wild waves exploding through an ancient ruin, the latest Your Pictures of Scotland gallery is pure fire for the soul. These are not professional shots. They are moments stolen by ordinary people who simply could not keep Scotlands raw beauty to themselves. Paul Shaw’s short-eared owl over North Uist might be one of the finest wildlife images ever sent to the BBC. The bird flies low, wings spread wide,…

Dublin and Edinburgh are bracing for a defining weekend of Six Nations rugby as Ireland and Scotland scramble to salvage their championships after a disastrous opening round. The honeymoon period is officially over for the Celtic nations. After a bruising 36-14 defeat to France in Paris and a shock 18-15 loss to Italy in Rome, both Andy Farrell and Gregor Townsend have been forced into significant reshuffles. The message from both camps is clear: deliver now, or watch the 2026 Six Nations title vanish before February is even halfway done. Farrell Wields the Axe: Youth Must Step Up Andy Farrell…

Konami has finally lifted the heavy fog covering its next major horror title. During tonight's State of Play and the subsequent Silent Hill Transmission, fans received their first proper look at Silent Hill: Townfall. The footage confirms a shift to a first-person perspective and introduces a haunting new setting that trades the American Midwest for the chilling, mist-covered coast of Scotland. A New Nightmare in St. Amelia The trailer introduces players to Simon Ordell, a man who wakes up with a hospital tag on his wrist and a desperate need to "put things right." Unlike previous entries set in the titular…

Rangers thought they had the title race by the throat on Wednesday night. Leading 1-0 at Fir Park against ten-man Motherwell with quarter of an hour left while Celtic were being held by Livingston, Philippe Clement's side were ready to go level on points. Then two things happened in the space of minutes that turned the Scottish Premiership upside down again. First, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain smashed home a debut winner for Celtic at Parkhead. Moments later, Celtic loanee Stephen Welsh rose highest at the back post to head Motherwell level against Rangers. Game over. Two points dropped. Title momentum stalled. Stephen…

Scottish farmers are no longer just growing food. They are quietly building the raw material foundation for a multi-billion-pound industrial biotechnology revolution that could slash emissions, cut reliance on imports, and create thousands of rural jobs. Across the country, straw, grain husks, whisky co-products, and even seaweed harvested from coastal farms are being transformed into biodegradable plastics, pharmaceutical ingredients, platform chemicals, and sustainable aviation fuel. What was once considered waste or low-value by-product is now the feedstock for a fast-growing bioeconomy. From Waste to High-Value Chemicals Barley straw that once cost farmers money to dispose of is now being snapped…

Scotland is rolling out a revolutionary new system that finally gives homeowners trustworthy, building-specific advice on cutting energy bills and emissions, replacing the much-criticised Energy Performance Certificates that have failed millions of older properties. The Scottish Government has handed infrastructure giant AECOM a major contract to design the Heat & Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessment (HEETSA), a tailored retrofit roadmap that promises to end the era of one-size-fits-all recommendations by spring 2026. Why Scotland's Homes Are Still Freezing in 2025 Scottish homes remain some of the leakiest in Europe. Nearly 70% sit at EPC band C or D, while one…

A prominent Scottish estate has been stripped of its right to freely control wild birds after forensic teams discovered compelling evidence of wildlife crime linked to a missing golden eagle. NatureScot, the country’s nature agency, announced a three-year suspension of general licenses for Raeshaw Estate and Watherston Wood in the Scottish Borders following the "sudden disappearance" of a satellite-tagged eagle named Merrick. The decision comes after a grim discovery in the Fountainhall area, near Stow. Police investigators found golden eagle blood, feathers, and shotgun cartridge wadding at the bird's last known location, painting a disturbing picture of persecution against one…

The wait is finally over for fantasy action fans. After months of anticipation and unexpected delays, cameras are officially rolling on Amazon MGM’s massive reboot of Highlander. Leading man Henry Cavill is back in his element, wielding a blade to play the immortal swordsman Connor MacLeod. With John Wick director Chad Stahelski at the helm, this production promises to be a gritty, high-octane reimagining of the 1986 cult classic that originally starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Filming Kicks Off in Historic Locations Production has launched with intense energy across two primary locations: the rugged landscapes of Scotland and the bustling streets of…

Archaeologists digging a simple sewer trench in the Highlands just uncovered an entire Iron Age village and a set of 1,400-year-old graves. The surprise find at Windhill near Beauly has experts buzzing: this could rewrite what we know about life in northern Scotland two thousand years ago. Routine Pipe Work Turns into Major Dig Scottish Water crews broke ground in late 2023 on a £5.6 million project to upgrade sewers serving the growing Beauly area. Before any pipes went in, laws require archaeological checks along the one-mile trench route. That precaution paid off in ways no one expected. Within weeks,…