Dayna Bass

Scotland is putting another £40 million behind its clean transport ambitions, aiming to add as many as 300 zero-emission buses to its public fleet and cut carbon from one of the country’s biggest polluting sectors. Building on Years of Investment The money comes through the second round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund — known as ScotZEB2 — and marks the final round of major support for large operators transitioning their fleets. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop framed the move as both an environmental and economic opportunity. “Since 2020, we have invested over £154 million in zero-emission…

Cottages.com reveals the best places in Scotland where kids can run wild, climb high, and get gloriously dirty — just how childhood should be. Big Skies, Bigger Smiles: Scotland’s Nature Playground Forget the tablets, ditch the theme parks — sometimes, all a kid really needs is a puddle, a hill, and permission to jump into both. That’s the spirit behind a new list released by cottages.com, spotlighting the best outdoor adventures for children across Scotland. The roundup, revealed on July 30, highlights not just places to visit, but experiences — the kind that turn a weekend into a lifelong memory.…

Scotland is grappling with the wide-reaching impact of Storm Floris, as the intense summer tempest continues to unleash chaos across multiple sectors — from education and energy to policing and postal services. Exam Results Delayed in Islands More than 147,000 school pupils across Scotland are receiving their National, Higher, Advanced Higher, Skills for Work, National Progression Awards, and National Certificates results today. However, the excitement has been dampened for many, particularly in the Outer Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland, where storm-related postal disruptions have delayed certificate deliveries. While students expecting email or text results remain unaffected, those relying on first-class postal…

Lashing winds, fallen trees, power cuts and festival chaos — Storm Floris has left much of Scotland reeling after it barrelled across the country with brutal force. Travel ground to a halt, iconic events were called off, and authorities scrambled to keep people safe as the storm hit right in the middle of Scotland’s tourist season. Heavy rain, crashing waves, and gusts nearing hurricane strength made Monday a washout for thousands of residents and visitors alike. 90 mph gusts bring down power lines and trees across Scotland By Monday afternoon, parts of northern Scotland were seeing wind speeds climb to…

The Chancellor prepares to visit key defence and energy sites in Scotland, as Labour sets out its plan to boost growth and jobs north of the border. Scotland is getting a front-row seat in Labour’s economic plans. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that billions of pounds in investment are being steered into Scotland, with a focus on defence and clean energy—sectors the government believes will define the country’s industrial future. Ahead of a high-profile visit to Moray and Aberdeenshire on Friday, Reeves doubled down on Labour’s pitch that Scotland is key to the UK’s long-term growth story. Defence Spending in…

GLASGOW – The reigning Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, has made her first visit to Scotland in over a decade to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) and show support for a Glasgow-based charity providing vital services for those living with the condition. Opal, originally from Thailand, joined Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, on a visit to Revive MS Support, a Govan-based charity that offers specialist therapies, community connection, and care to more than 1,500 people living with MS each year. Her visit shines a global spotlight on a condition that affects over 17,500 people across Scotland—one of the countries…

Bagpipes, tote bags, and a blue carpet — Blood of My Blood brings a touch of Scottish magic to West Hollywood. West Hollywood doesn’t usually smell like heather or echo with the wail of bagpipes, but on Monday night, it might as well have been the Highlands. The premiere of Outlander: Blood of My Blood, the much-anticipated prequel to the long-running Starz series, turned a quiet stretch of L.A. pavement into full-blown tartan territory. There were kilts. There were shrieking fans. There were even tote bags — branded, of course — being eagerly passed around by the Starz promo team.…

Forget the crowds of Edinburgh and the bagpipe echoes of the Royal Mile. Scotland’s Highlands are calling—and they whisper, not shout. If you’ve ever wanted to disappear into raw, wild beauty with nothing but nature and a gently rocking train carriage for company, this is the escape you've been waiting for. Welcome to the hidden Highland rails—where peace isn't just a mood, it’s a destination. Where Time Stands Still: Stromeferry and the Kyle Line Some stations you pass through. Others make you stop—and breathe. Stromeferry, tucked along the postcard-worthy Kyle Line, doesn’t show up in guidebooks with fanfare. But that’s…

Plans are in motion that could radically reshape a section of the River Clyde in Glasgow’s city centre. With £25 million earmarked for redevelopment, the transformation of Custom House Quay and Carlton Place is officially on the table — and it’s more than just cosmetic. Two Historic Spots, One Big Makeover Glasgow’s relationship with the Clyde runs deep. But anyone walking the Custom House Quay or Carlton Place stretch lately knows it's seen better days. The buildings are battered. The quay walls? Crumbling. The Spanish Civil War memorial? A solemn feature that may soon be moved to make way for…