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Politics and the law have collided with explosive force in Scotland this week. A high-profile court case involving the former chief executive of the SNP has sparked a furious row that threatens to overshadow the upcoming election. Accusations of "corruption" have flown across the parliamentary chamber while senior legal figures warn that politicians are playing a dangerous game with the rule of law. The controversy centres on the postponement of a hearing for Peter Murrell. He is the husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. His case has been delayed until after the nation goes to the polls. This timing…

A fierce winter storm that battered the eastern coast of Scotland has briefly unveiled a ghost from the past. Powerful waves stripped away centuries of sand at Lunan Bay to reveal a fragile clay surface stamped with the footprints of Iron Age humans and animals. This accidental discovery offered archaeologists a fleeting "snapshot in time" before the rising tides destroyed the site just 48 hours later. A Chance Discovery in the Sands The historic find did not come from a planned excavation or a university survey. It started with a simple morning walk. Local residents Ivor Campbell and Jenny Snedden…

Scotland’s women’s cricket team has done it again. For the second time in history, the Wildcats have secured their place on the global stage, qualifying for the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. At the heart of this triumph is Surrey all-rounder Priyanaz Chatterji, whose explosive performance in Nepal ensured her nation would not miss out on the summer spectacle in England and Wales. Sealing the Spot in Nepal The road to the World Cup is never easy for Associate nations. Scotland had to battle through a grueling qualifying tournament in Nepal earlier this month to book their ticket. The…

Scotland transformed into a living gallery this past week. From the industrial romance of the Forth Road Bridge to the silent, snowy expanses of Glencoe, local photographers have frozen moments of time that tell a deeper story of the nation. The week of February 13 to February 20 offered a stark contrast between human connection and the raw survival instincts of nature. This collection of user-submitted images, curated by the BBC, does more than just show pretty scenery. It highlights the keen eyes of the public who brave the biting February winds to document life in the north. Whether it…

Workers upgrading a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands have stumbled upon a "complex suite" of archaeological treasures, including a 1,400-year-old log coffin and an Iron Age settlement. The routine infrastructure project in Windhill, near Beauly, transformed into a significant historical investigation when contractors for Scottish Water unearthed a timeline of human activity spanning over a millennium. The discovery, hidden within a narrow 90-metre strip of the construction trench, offers a rare glimpse into the daily lives and death rituals of the region's ancient inhabitants. Unearthing the Unexpected The find occurred during a standard £2 million upgrade to the local…

A groundbreaking Scottish study has exposed why thousands of food delivery couriers are breaking the law by tampering with e-bikes, and the findings are now shaping policy at Westminster. Researchers found 62% of riders have removed speed limiters to earn more money under brutal per-delivery pay systems. The report, led by Dr Pedro Mendonça at Heriot-Watt University, was submitted to the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking in its inquiry into illegal e-bikes launched in October 2024. Riders Admit Breaking the Law Just to Eat The Fair Gig Work Scotland project surveyed hundreds of couriers in Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond. The…

Fayetteville came alive Thursday night as Terry Sanford High School's gym rocked with one of the best high school boys basketball games you'll see all season. The Terry Sanford Bulldogs fought tooth and nail and pulled out a gripping victory over the Scotland Fighting Scots on February 19, 2026. From the opening tip to the final buzzer, the energy never let up, and the home crowd left hoarse after watching their Bulldogs protect home court in front of a packed house. The win felt huge for Terry Sanford, giving the team serious momentum heading into the final stretch of the…

Spring has arrived early in the British property world. Buyers are falling hard for homes blessed with big, beautiful lawns perfect for summer barbecues, barefoot mornings, and kids (or dogs) running wild. Four standout properties across England and Scotland are turning heads right now, each offering that rare mix of character, space and grass you actually want to roll on. Scottish Borders Gem: Georgian Grandeur Meets Riverside Lawn In the handsome market town of Kelso, a former Georgian dispensary hospital has been transformed into one of the finest townhouses you will ever see. Listed at £750,000 through Rettie, this four-bedroom…

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has issued a stark warning: the window to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland is closing fast. With an Assembly election looming in May 2027, campaigners say this could be the last real chance this mandate to tackle one of the region's biggest public health crises. Alcohol harm is killing record numbers of people in Northern Ireland, and experts say minimum pricing works. Yet after 12 years of debate, the policy still sits on the shelf. What Exactly is Minimum Unit Pricing? Minimum unit pricing sets a legal floor price for alcohol based on…

The University of Edinburgh just switched on Scotland’s first photon-counting CT scanner, the Siemens Healthineers NAEOTOM Alpha. This machine sees what no other CT in the country can see, and doctors say it will change how we spot and treat heart disease, lung problems, brain conditions and vascular disease. This is not just a faster scanner. It is the first system that counts every single X-ray photon that hits the detector. That simple change delivers sharper images, lower radiation doses and new information that conventional scanners throw away. Why This Machine Is Different Traditional CT scanners turn X-rays into light,…