Dayna Bass

A wave of eco-conscious travel is sweeping across the Scottish Highlands, as 3,000 tourists sign a pledge to travel responsibly on the iconic North Coast 500 route. Locals are hopeful this growing movement can ease the burden on their communities—without slowing the tourist boom. Scenic Beauty, But at What Cost? The North Coast 500—or NC500 for short—is no hidden gem anymore. Stretching 830 km around the Highlands, starting and ending in Inverness, this rugged route is on every road-tripper’s dream list. And that’s both a blessing and a bit of a headache. Local businesses have welcomed the economic boost. But…

Nine previously unseen artworks by the late Alasdair Gray — one of Scotland’s most beloved and eccentric creative minds — are to go on public display this weekend at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, the place that first sparked his lifelong love for visual art. The intimate pieces, part of the Morag McAlpine Bequest, were gifted to Glasgow Life Museums in 2014 following the death of Gray’s wife. Now, a decade later and in what would have been Gray’s 90th year, the works will be unveiled to the public for the first time in Kelvingrove’s Fragile Art Gallery.…

The Scottish Football Association isn’t waiting around. With Steve Clarke entering the final stretch of his contract, SFA chief Ian Maxwell has admitted they’re already scanning for a potential new boss — just in case. Clarke has brought Scotland back into the spotlight, leading the national side to two consecutive Euros. But his future remains uncertain, and behind the scenes, the wheels are turning. Clarke's Contract Clock Is Ticking Steve Clarke signed on the dotted line in May 2019. It wasn’t just any appointment — it was one loaded with expectations and a touch of desperation. Scotland had missed major…

GLASGOW — Scotland is set for a burst of summer heat in the coming days, with temperatures climbing into the mid-20s Celsius—potentially making this week the warmest of the year so far. But don’t pack away the waterproofs just yet. The sizzle will be tempered by a wave of heavy, thundery downpours sweeping across the country. Warmest Spell of 2025 Incoming? Wednesday saw temperatures peak at 22°C officially in parts of the Highlands, Perthshire, Renfrewshire, and Aberdeenshire. But many personal weather stations reported even higher readings, with some Glasgow and North Lanarkshire monitors registering 24°C—making it one of the hottest…

Too often, public conversation around refugees is dominated by numbers, fears, or politics. But behind every statistic is a human journey — filled with setbacks, perseverance, and quiet victories. When I arrived in Scotland as an asylum seeker, I didn’t carry a roadmap. What I had were hopes, aspirations, and a deep uncertainty — but also an unwavering determination to build a better life. I sought more than just safety. I sought a future. What I found here was more than refuge. I found a country that, despite its challenges, has offered sanctuary to tens of thousands like me. And…

Scotland’s Parliament has unanimously backed a reworked set of social care reforms, approving legislation that promises to bolster carers’ rights, tighten oversight of failing providers, and guarantee care home residents the right to see a loved one—even during public health crises. The Care Reform (Scotland) Bill, passed 116–0 on Tuesday, marks the final form of a once-ambitious blueprint for a National Care Service—now significantly pared down following widespread opposition from unions, councils, and health boards. Anne’s Law becomes reality The most symbolic measure in the new law is Anne’s Law, which enshrines in legislation the right for people in care…

Scotland, a nation that has positioned itself as a climate vanguard on the world stage, is now at the centre of a growing political and environmental storm over plans to build a new gas-fired power station in Peterhead — a move critics say undercuts its net-zero credibility. Despite branding the project as a "greener" fossil fuel plant, new disclosures reveal it could emit three times the carbon originally claimed — raising urgent questions over public transparency, climate ethics, and the Scottish Government’s long-term energy strategy. What is the Peterhead power station? The Peterhead site, located on the northeast coast of…

The sound of bagpipes and a red carpet welcome still greet guests boarding Scotland’s most opulent train – but this summer, the Belmond Royal Scotsman has taken Highland luxury to even greater heights. To mark its 40th anniversary traversing some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, the overnight sleeper has introduced lavish new Grand Suites, cementing its place among the globe’s top-tier train experiences. A Grand Celebration of the Highlands Launched in 1985 and famed for its romantic, slow-paced journeys across rugged glens and shimmering lochs, the Royal Scotsman has long been a favourite of the ultra-wealthy seeking…

Edinburgh, Scotland – Former Scotland international cricketer Majid Haq has accused the sport’s governing structures of racial discrimination, harassment, and victimisation, after being removed from what would have been a historic umpiring role earlier this month. Haq was due to officiate the Scotland A vs Nepal international fixture, a match that would have marked him as the first Scottish-born South Asian to umpire an international cricket game on home soil. Instead, he was removed by the Cricket Scotland Match Officials Association (CSMOA) in what has since become the subject of a formal complaint—filed on his behalf and now being assessed…