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Standing alone but never truly alone — that’s how Laura Kazuwa describes her experience as the only delegate representing Scotland’s small but steadfast Seventh-day Adventist community at this year’s General Conference Session in St Louis, USA. Among thousands of voices, her single vote speaks volumes. For Scotland’s fewer than 1,000 members, it’s not about filling a room — it’s about showing up, standing up, and letting your faith echo far beyond your numbers. One Voice Among Thousands Laura admits it wasn’t easy at first. Who wouldn’t feel daunted, stepping into an arena packed with people from every corner of the…

Beneath the cold, restless waves off Scotland’s northern coast, a turbine has been whirring away for more than six years — and that’s got renewable energy watchers buzzing. Submerged off the Pentland Firth’s rugged shoreline, the underwater turbine’s record run without major hiccups has breathed new life into the promise of tidal power — and thrown a spotlight on Scotland’s quiet but determined push to turn its churning seas into clean energy gold. What Makes This So Impressive? Let’s not sugarcoat it — the ocean is brutal. Salt, storms, constant currents. If your shiny new turbine can’t survive years down…

Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer has confirmed he’ll stand for co-leadership of his party, setting up a lively contest for the top job after Patrick Harvie’s decision to step down. A Fresh Face for a Party in Transition Greer, 30, is no stranger to Holyrood. Representing the West Scotland region since 2016, he’s built a reputation as one of the Greens’ most outspoken figures — quick with a pointed question, never shy about tackling controversy head-on. His candidacy, expected for weeks but now official, signals the party’s next phase as it tries to hold on to its hard-won place at…

Scotland’s police force is quietly gearing up for a major security operation this month as speculation mounts that Donald Trump will fly in to open a new 18-hole golf course named after his mother. And if history repeats itself, he won’t be the only one making headlines — demonstrators are already expected to show up in force. A Long-Rumoured Return Trump’s rumored trip has been circulating for weeks, but it now looks more likely than ever. The former US president — who still owns two golf resorts in Scotland — is tipped to open the new course at his Menie…

In what campaigners are calling a landmark moment for nature, the UK government has confirmed that lead-based shotgun pellets and bullets will be banned for hunting and shooting in England, Scotland, and Wales — with a phased rollout starting in 2026. A Long Battle to Protect Birds The fight to ban lead ammo has dragged on for decades. For many conservationists, this week’s announcement feels overdue — and necessary. Every year, around 100,000 waterbirds in the UK die from lead poisoning, according to the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT). The reason? Birds often swallow discarded lead pellets, mistaking them for…

The UK government is pumping billions more into defence, pitching it as both a shield against global threats and a shot in the arm for local jobs. But does spending big on tanks and warships really fuel growth — or is it a myth that needs busting? Rising Threats, Rising Budgets Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the UK must be “battle ready”. With Russia rattling its sabres and China flexing its muscles, NATO members are under pressure to up their game. So, Britain’s defence budget will rise from about 2.2% of GDP now to 2.6% by 2027 — and possibly…

A new wave of 5G-enabled robotics is taking root in Scotland’s fields, promising to tackle some of farming’s toughest challenges — from labour shortages to sustainable food production. Scotland’s Tech and Farming Minds Join Forces At the heart of this push is a powerhouse collaboration: The National Robotarium at Heriot-Watt University, The James Hutton Institute, The Scotland 5G Centre, Boston Dynamics, and Freshwave. Together, they’re developing robots that do more than just trundle up and down fields — they gather real-time data, chat with each other over high-speed private 5G networks, and adjust their actions plant by plant. Andrew Christie,…

Contractors and merchants across Scotland will soon breathe a sigh of relief as Vivalda ramps up its service — offering Cedral’s popular fibre cement facades in a fraction of the time it used to take. Faster Turnaround for a Busy Trade Vivalda’s Cumbernauld branch is now delivering Cedral’s core cladding range on a three-day cycle. That means no more weeks-long waits for a batch of slate grey panels or matching accessories. For many small contractors juggling tight deadlines and weather windows, that’s no small thing. Wes Hague, Vivalda’s commercial director, didn’t sugar-coat it: “Poor product availability is one of the…

As dawn broke over the Scottish Highlands, a lone bus wound its way through misty fields and rolling hills, carrying a man torn between family duty and spiritual hunger. For one traveller, the road to Inverness wasn’t just a scenic ride — it was a lifeline. Family Ties and a Tangle of Plans For many, a family reunion in Scotland sounds like a dream — castles, clan histories, the rugged Isle of Skye. For the writer behind the Arise from the Dust blog, it was all that and more: a once-in-a-lifetime chance to connect with his wife’s ancestral roots. But…

Shock and sorrow ripple through Dundee and Zimbabwe after the killing of Dr Fortune Gomo, a rising scientist whose life was cut short just weeks before her 40th birthday. Dr Gomo, who moved to the UK a decade ago and earned her PhD from Dundee University, died after being found with fatal injuries on South Road in the city’s Lochee area on Saturday afternoon. Court Appearance as Grief Spreads Kyler Rattray, a 20-year-old from Dundee, has appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court charged with murder. He made no plea and was remanded in custody. Police Scotland confirmed Dr Gomo…