Dayna Bass

The historic coronation stone, central to centuries of royal tradition, remains unharmed after a dramatic security breach in Scotland’s newest national museum. Security Breach Raises Alarm at Home of Scotland’s Most Sacred Symbol Authorities in Scotland have arrested a man accused of attempting to smash the protective glass encasing the Stone of Destiny — one of the most culturally and politically significant artifacts in Scottish history. The incident occurred at the newly reimagined Perth Museum, where the ancient stone has been on public display since its ceremonial return to Perthshire earlier this year. The suspect, identified by police as Arnaud…

Medical leaders have fired a warning shot at the Scottish Government’s new long-term conditions framework, claiming it could ‘dilute’ vital resources for tackling one of Scotland’s biggest killers — heart disease. Open Letter Raises Alarm In an open letter to Public Health Minister Jenni Minto, 11 organisations — including the British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland, the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — said the proposals lack clear strategy. They argue the government’s idea of a broad, generalised approach for all long-term conditions risks taking focus and money away from…

A young mum has spoken out after her baby girl ended up with severe sunburn and blistering during just a few cloudy hours outdoors — a stark reminder that Scotland’s skies can still burn, even when they don’t look sunny. ‘We Thought We Were Covered’ Lauren Leishman, 22, from East Lothian, says she still can’t believe what happened to her 12-month-old daughter, Rhegan.The family headed to a local farm show in Haddington on June 28. It was chilly, with everyone in jumpers. Lauren put on factor 50 suncream for Rhegan “just to be safe.” One line: They were outside for…

French renewables player Qair has landed planning consent for its first standalone battery energy storage site in the UK — a 49.9-MW facility in the heart of Aberdeenshire. It’s a telling sign that the push for greener energy backup is hitting fresh momentum in Scotland. Scotland’s Growing Appetite for Storage Power Battery energy storage is having a bit of a moment here. Qair’s project is part of a wider trend sweeping through the Highlands and beyond. People used to think of wind turbines dotting the hills when they heard “Scottish renewables.” Now? Big batteries are stepping into the spotlight too.…

Erin Napier has built a life showing us how to make small-town houses feel like home — but stepping far beyond her comfort zone? That’s something the Home Town star just tackled with a grin and a little bit of Scottish spirit. The HGTV fan favorite and her husband, Ben Napier, recently shared snaps from their family’s big adventure to Scotland, and for Erin, this trip meant staring down a fear she’s carried for years. Leaving Laurel, Facing Fears For anyone who’s ever watched Home Town, it’s easy to imagine Erin nestled in Laurel, Mississippi — all charm, wood trim,…

If you ask whisky devotees where they’d stake their heart, The Macallan would probably top that list. For decades, the Highland distillery has poured itself into the glasses — and memories — of aficionados worldwide, and some would argue, none more so than the Jewish community who cherish single malts like a sacred ritual. I’ve had the odd pleasure of revisiting The Macallan roughly every two decades. Funny how a spirit can bookmark your life like that. And through all its changes — from a modest family-owned operation to an international icon — it’s never lost that spark that made…

They call it a renewable milestone. Four underwater turbines off the Caithness coast, churning out clean power as tides roll in and out. But a closer look at Scotland’s MeyGen project suggests that while the tides may be free, the electricity certainly isn’t. The Numbers Beneath the Waves It sounds poetic — turbines spinning silently beneath the surf, catching the moon’s pull. Yet the money side of it is a bit less dreamy. MeyGen’s first phase, four turbines producing six megawatts, cost around £51 million back in the mid-2010s. Factor in inflation and we’re talking £66 million today — about…

A single underwater turbine off the Scottish coast is proving that tidal energy can go the distance — and maybe transform the future of clean power if investors take the bait. Six Years Spinning Under the Sea In the icy waters of the Pentland Firth, a narrow channel between the mainland and Stroma Island, four tidal turbines have quietly powered up to 7,000 homes a year. But what’s really making waves is that one of those turbines just crossed six and a half years underwater — spinning away without needing costly, disruptive maintenance. It might not sound thrilling until you…

E.ON’s Steven’s Croft biomass plant is stepping up as the backbone of Scotland’s new HyLion network — aiming to put green fuel in the tanks of cargo ships, passenger jets and even racing cars. A New Player in the Green Fuel Game It might sound like something from a science fair — turning waste wood and whisky fumes into clean fuel for the world’s biggest engines. But the HyLion alliance has a plan, and it’s serious. Sitting at the heart of it is Steven’s Croft near Lockerbie. Since 2008, this biomass plant has been chewing through waste wood and recycled…

One of Scotland’s biggest social care charities is stepping up its policy influence — aiming to put the voices of vulnerable people at the centre of future health and care decisions. Quarriers Joins Forces With Voluntary Health Scotland Quarriers, which supports thousands of people across Scotland, has officially joined Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS). The move marks a clear shift in how charities shape national conversations on poverty, disability rights, and health inequalities. One line. With this partnership, Quarriers will now have a bigger seat at the table in policy discussions that touch on everything from funding reforms to frontline care…