Zane Lee

Scotland’s flagship export campaign grabbed the spotlight in Edinburgh, as the UK Government and industry leaders teamed up to showcase the nation’s best food, drink, and farming prowess at the Royal Highland Show. Fresh cash from the Spending Review is backing the Brand Scotland push, with Scottish Secretary Ian Murray promising to “bang the drum” for whisky, beef, and croft‑grown veg—right next to the grandstands. Cash Infusion and Community Cheers Ignite the Show Scotland’s countryside felt a buzz as ministers and farmers rubbed shoulders under a summer sun. Last week’s Spending Review unlocked billions for infrastructure and skills—money that’s now…

Dores village is buzzing as plans emerge to add a sauna, shop and beach café to the centuries‑old Dores Inn—now under the ownership of billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen’s WildLand. Could this historic pub become the Highlands’ next lakeside wellness spot? The proposal, lodged with Highland Council, also includes a revamped car park and public toilets—details that have locals both excited and wary. With planning on the horizon, the sleepy hamlet of Dores may be in for a dramatic makeover. From Rustic Inn to Lakeside Oasis? Imagine stepping out of a wood‑lined sauna onto your private terrace, the cool breeze off Loch Ness…

A smartphone app is helping to reshape how musculoskeletal pain is managed across Scotland, with early signs pointing to significant NHS savings—and fewer patients left waiting in agony. Phio, a digital triage and rehabilitation tool built by health-tech startup EQL, has now been rolled out across six Scottish health boards. Designed to give patients instant access to guidance and support for muscle and joint problems, the platform bypasses the GP bottleneck and nudges people into tailored care pathways in minutes—often without the need for a single appointment. From Orkney to the Borders, this quiet tech shift is offering a radical…

Scotland is about to send its black bag rubbish across the Border—by the truckload. Up to 100 lorries a day could roll into England once a sweeping landfill ban kicks in at the end of 2025. Environmentalists are uneasy. Local authorities are scrambling. And critics say the government’s ambitions may have outpaced its infrastructure. Ban on Landfilling Biodegradable Waste Triggers Ripple Effect Come 31 December, burying biodegradable municipal waste (BMW) in Scottish landfill sites will be illegal. That means food scraps, textiles, paper, black bag rubbish—the lot—can’t go underground anymore. The Scottish Government’s endgame? Slash greenhouse gas emissions from landfill…

A peaceful camping trip turned fatal in Argyll and Bute as a man and woman were found dead inside a tent by the shores of Loch Awe. Police believe the cause may be carbon monoxide poisoning linked to a camping stove. The couple, who have not yet been named, were discovered around 4:25pm on Saturday near the village of Dalmally. Authorities say there are no suspicious circumstances. Quiet Afternoon Ends in Devastating Discovery Police officers were called to the scene after concerns were raised about the couple’s wellbeing. Upon arrival, they found both individuals unresponsive inside their tent. Emergency services…

A yellow weather warning has been slapped on much of Scotland, with heavy thunderstorms and downpours expected to cause chaos across cities, roads, and rural areas. The Met Office issued the alert on Friday, citing a risk of flash flooding, lightning strikes, and possible transport disruption. This latest turn in the weather comes as Scotland has experienced an unusually unstable June, leaving locals and tourists on edge as unpredictable skies threaten summer plans. With cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee in the warning zone, councils and emergency services are now on high alert. Met Office Issues Thunderstorm Alert Across Central…

A vaccine to protect high-risk groups against gonorrhoea will be made available in Scotland from August, after a sharp rise in cases and growing concerns about drug resistance. This marks a significant move in public health strategy as Scotland confronts an alarming surge in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), particularly among younger people and marginalised groups. The rollout comes just months after similar programmes began in England and Northern Ireland. Soaring Infections Push Scotland to Act Cases of gonorrhoea in Scotland hit 5,999 in 2023, a whopping 59% increase from pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The illness, while often curable, can be…

A small village in Angus has been left shaken after the body of a woman was pulled from a river just miles from Blairgowrie, prompting an active police investigation. The grim discovery was made around 4:30pm on Wednesday in the remote hamlet of Kilry, where emergency responders rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area for hours as forensic officers began their inquiries. Quiet village, sudden shock Kilry, a peaceful spot nestled in the foothills of the Angus Glens, isn’t used to sirens or police tape. Locals described the presence of emergency vehicles as “startling,” with one resident saying…

The world's friendliest crime-writing festival is back with a vengeance — and this year, it’s got one hell of a guest list. From global bestsellers to local legends, Bloody Scotland is ready to set Stirling buzzing with mystery, murder, and mayhem this September. Sir Ian Rankin Steps Up as First-Ever Guest Programmer Sir Ian Rankin — the man behind iconic detective John Rebus — is doing more than just attending this year’s Bloody Scotland festival. He’s curating it. Rankin has taken on the role of the festival’s first ever guest programmer. And he’s not messing around. “You get in touch…

In the quiet early hours of Wednesday morning, the sound of collective prayer filled a chamber in Edinburgh as around 300 people gathered for the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland—an annual event that this year took aim at some of the country’s most pressing social challenges. Held in the capital with members of the Scottish Parliament, charity leaders, and faith representatives in attendance, this year's breakfast placed special emphasis on vulnerable and marginalised groups—from the homeless and young people to families overwhelmed by debt. Representatives from Christian charities working across Scotland and beyond joined hands in solidarity, among them CAP…