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Aberdeen residents celebrated a rare sight on Thursday afternoon as sunshine finally pierced through the clouds, ending a record-breaking 21-day period of relentless gloom. The sun made its long awaited return to the Granite City late on Thursday, marking the end of the longest continuous sunless spell since Met Office records began in 1957. After three weeks of gray skies and heavy cloud cover, official readings confirmed that 30 minutes of sunshine were recorded in the Dyce area just before 4:00 PM. This brief golden window brought relief to a city that has been trapped under a blanket of thick…

Scotland has rolled out a new skills plan to power its offshore wind sector, focusing on 12 key actions set for 2026 and 2027. The Scottish Government aims to build a strong workforce for over 40 gigawatts of projects, targeting high-demand jobs and regions to drive clean energy growth and job creation. Plan Details and Main Goals The plan, called Powering Progress Together, comes from talks between government, industry, and education groups. It tackles the need for skilled workers as Scotland pushes for net-zero goals. Experts say this move could create thousands of jobs. It builds on past efforts, like…

Scotland has crowned its most influential TikTok creator for 2025, with Kenny Boyle taking the top spot for his engaging content on Scottish culture and folklore. The announcement came from leading PR agency Spey, highlighting Boyle's high engagement rate and global appeal just before the new year. Kenny Boyle's Path to Fame Kenny Boyle, a 41-year-old actor, novelist, and playwright from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, has built a strong following on TikTok. He splits his time between Glasgow and his island roots, drawing from personal experiences to create videos that celebrate Scotland's rich heritage. Boyle's content focuses on…

Bus and coach operators across Scotland are pressing politicians to fight the country's severe traffic jams. This push comes from a fresh manifesto released by the Confederation of Passenger Transport on October 27, 2025, right before the 2026 Holyrood election, aiming to make public transport faster and more reliable. Manifesto Launch Highlights Urgent Needs The Confederation of Passenger Transport unveiled its new plan, called Shaping the Future of Bus and Coach in Scotland, during a conference in Edinburgh. Leaders from the industry gathered to stress how bad roads slow down daily commutes and hurt the economy. They point out that…

The UK is facing one of the most disruptive summer weather events in recent memory as Storm Floris barrels through Scotland, Northern England, and Northern Ireland, bringing gale-force winds, torrential rain, and a cascade of transport shutdowns across the country. With amber and yellow weather warnings from the Met Office in effect, and gusts reaching up to 90mph, authorities are warning of a “danger to life,” urging the public to avoid all non-essential travel as rail lines close, flights are canceled, and key motorways are rendered hazardous or impassable. Amber Warnings, Air Chaos, and a Nationwide Slowdown As of 10…

His 1773 tour of Scotland’s rugged west gave birth to one of travel literature’s sharpest, driest, and most enduring critiques of paradise When the Englishman Samuel Johnson set sail for the Western Isles of Scotland in 1773, he wasn't chasing golden sunsets or balmy beaches. He wasn’t trying to write the next breezy bestseller about charming locals and quaint cobblestone villages. In fact, Johnson, the famously curmudgeonly lexicographer, essayist, and intellectual, didn’t seem particularly thrilled to be going at all. But go he did — and from that reluctant journey emerged A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland, a…

As tartan-clad retailers nervously tally stock, Scotland has announced that from autumn 2026, stores with more than 50 employees must curb promotions on foods and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). The move brings Scotland’s rules closer to those in England and Wales, while sparing meal deals and temporary price cuts for now. Shoppers will still see candy bars and fizzy drinks on shelves—but fewer multi‑buy bargains or checkout temptations. Meanwhile, freestanding displays and non‑prepacked goods dodge the new restrictions, leaving some question marks over long-term impact on health and retail margins. Two-Tier Rollout: What’s In and What’s…

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has returned to Scottish waters this summer, launching a series of scenic sailings from Rosyth aboard its 1,325-passenger ship, Balmoral, in a move expected to boost regional cruise tourism and offer rare close-to-home options for Scottish holidaymakers. The cruise line will operate eight bespoke departures between June and August 2025 from the Fife port, with itineraries spanning everything from volcanic Iceland and the Arctic glow of Norway’s Midnight Sun to the cultural capitals of the Baltic and the dramatic western isles of Scotland. Scenic Voyages From Scotland’s Heartland Rosyth, located just north of Edinburgh, will serve…

Accountancy giant strengthens its presence in the capital with move to Semple Street, signaling confidence in Scottish market. EDINBURGH | May 22, 2025 — Business advisory and accountancy powerhouse BDO is deepening its commitment to Scotland by securing a 10-year lease on a new office in Edinburgh’s financial hub. The firm is relocating to 30 Semple Street, where it will occupy 8,176 square feet of modern workspace, replacing its current offices at City Point, Haymarket Terrace. Strategic Property Expansion The new Edinburgh premises form part of a broader strategy by BDO to modernize and optimize its national office footprint. The…

The Shetland Islands are in mourning after a teenage boy died in a tragic jet ski accident near Lerwick, Scotland’s northernmost town. Kyle McLean, 18, was pronounced dead at the scene after the jet ski he was riding crashed into a pier at Gremista marina on April 22. A 17-year-old boy, also involved in the crash, was rushed to the hospital but survived. Police Scotland confirmed that inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing. 'To Know Kyle Was to Love Him' A family friend, Dawn Hatch, paid tribute to Kyle through an emotional post on a JustGiving fundraising…