Zane Lee

Live Borders has launched an exciting lineup of free events in Hawick to mark Maths Week Scotland from September 22 to 28. Families can dive into the Wild Maths theme through hands on activities that blend math with nature and creativity at local museums and libraries. Exploring the Wild Maths Theme in Hawick Maths Week Scotland brings a fresh focus each year to make math fun and relevant for everyone. This time the theme is Wild Maths which highlights how numbers shapes and patterns appear in the natural world and daily adventures. In Hawick organizers aim to draw in families…

Kilmarnock and Loudoun MP Lillian Jones has slammed the Scottish National Party for skipping the Defence and Security Equipment International trade show in London last week. The event drew global leaders and highlighted innovations, but Scotland stood out as the only UK nation without official government backing. This absence has sparked debate over the balance between politics and economic growth in Scotland's vital defence sector. The DSEI Event and SNP's No-Show The Defence and Security Equipment International, or DSEI, wrapped up on September 12 after four busy days at Excel London. Over 60,000 visitors from around the world checked out…

A coalition of 17 leading health and charity groups in Scotland has launched a bold manifesto calling for urgent government action to fix the nation's growing mental health crisis. Released on September 15, 2025, the document urges political parties to prioritize mental health reforms ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections, focusing on better funding, early support, and community care to address rising demand and long wait times. Key Demands from the Manifesto The manifesto, titled "Scotland’s Mental Health: It’s Time for Action," comes from Scotland’s Mental Health Partnership. It highlights a sharp rise in mental health issues, with data…

President Donald Trump arrives in the United Kingdom this week for a historic second state visit, focusing on ties to his late mother's homeland in Scotland. The trip highlights Mary Anne MacLeod's journey from the Isle of Lewis to America, blending personal heritage with diplomatic events amid global attention. Visit Schedule and Key Events Trump's visit runs from September 17 to 19, 2025, hosted mainly at Windsor Castle by King Charles III. He and First Lady Melania Trump will attend banquets, meetings, and a tribute at the late Queen Elizabeth II's tomb. The itinerary includes talks with UK Prime Minister…

England powered into the Womens World Cup semifinals with a strong 40 to 8 victory over Scotland on September 14, 2025, in Bristol. Coach John Mitchell praised his teams dominance but called out Scotlands disruptive tactics that he said prevented an even bigger win. Dominant Performance Sets New Record England showed why they are tournament favorites right from the start. They controlled the game with strong scrums and quick tries, breaking their own record for consecutive wins at 31 straight tests. The match happened under rainy conditions at Ashton Gate, where England scored six tries and kept Scotland under pressure.…

BBC Scotland has confirmed a fourth season of the popular reality show The Agency: Unfiltered, set to dive deeper into the world of social media influencers. The BAFTA Scotland winning series, produced by IWC Media, will return in 2026 with more drama, hustle, and glamour from Aquarius Creative, Scotland's top influencer agency. Return of the Hit Reality Series Fans of The Agency: Unfiltered can look forward to another exciting chapter. The show first launched in 2023 and quickly gained a strong following among young viewers for its honest look at the influencer industry. Each season peels back the layers of…

SSEN Transmission has applied for a marine license to build a major 2 gigawatt power connection between Scotland and England. This Eastern Green Link 3 project, a joint effort with National Grid, aims to move renewable energy from north Scotland to high demand areas in England starting in the early 2030s. The application went to the Marine Directorate on September 12, 2025. It covers the subsea cable parts in Scottish waters and the spot where it hits land. This step moves the project closer to reality as the UK pushes for more clean energy. Project Details and Route Eastern Green…

Scotland scrum-half Leia Brebner-Holden has declared her family is fully united behind her team as they face England in the Rugby World Cup 2025 quarter-finals in Bristol on Sunday. Despite mixed English and Scottish roots, the 23-year-old player insists there are no divided loyalties at home, with everyone rooting for Scotland in this high-stakes clash. Family Ties and Full Support Brebner-Holden comes from a family with split national backgrounds, but that has not caused any tension ahead of the match. Her mother is Scottish, while her father and sister are English. Still, she shared that all of them have pledged…

Scottish DJ and producer Sam Gellaitry has transformed from a bedroom artist in Stirling to a global music sensation. In recent years, he has performed at major festivals like Coachella, toured with top acts such as Kaytranada, and teamed up with stars like PinkPantheress, marking his rapid rise in the electronic music scene as of 2025. Early Life in Scotland Sam Gellaitry was born on January 6, 1997, in Stirling, a historic town in central Scotland. He grew up in a family full of musical talent, with his mother playing in bands and his father running a bagpipe business. This…

The UK government has unveiled a major Defence Growth Deal for Scotland, injecting a share of £250 million to spark job creation and innovation in key sectors like maritime and space technology. Announced on September 7, 2025, this initiative aims to strengthen local partnerships, drive economic growth, and support the armed forces amid rising global defence needs. Deal Promises Thousands of New Jobs Scotland stands to gain big from this fresh funding push. The deal builds on the nation's strong defence industry, which already employs over 11,000 people through Ministry of Defence spending. Officials say it will create highly skilled…