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Edinburgh Airport’s headline-grabbing decision to scrap the old 100ml liquid limit has left passengers wondering if it’s time to ditch their tiny shampoo bottles for good. But is every airport ready to let you carry that big bottle of wine in your hand luggage? Well, not exactly. Edinburgh Leads the Way — But Who’s Next? Edinburgh Airport now lets you carry liquids up to two litres — yes, two litres — in your cabin bag. No more awkwardly unzipping your case to juggle clear plastic bags at security. They’ve spent £24 million adding extra lanes and installing eight hi-tech 3D…

Oscar Black didn’t just swim across the North Channel — he fought stinging jellyfish, punishing currents and his own self-doubt to set a record that’ll be hard to beat. At just 15, the Lurgan teenager made history last week as the youngest person ever to complete the gruelling swim solo from Northern Ireland to Scotland. A Long Cold Stretch of Sea On paper, the route looks deceptively simple: the Gobbins in County Antrim to Portpatrick in Scotland — 35 kilometres if you fly it. But the sea has its own plans. Oscar ended up swimming a total of 46km (28.5…

Scotland’s flagship digital health and social care conference, DigiFest, is back in-person this December — and it’s all about driving a bold, ‘digital first’ mindset to tackle the country’s biggest health and social care challenges. It’s more than just an event. For many, DigiFest 2025 could mark a turning point for how Scotland reimagines care — with innovation, people, and community right at its heart. A Stage for Scotland’s Big Ideas There’s a reason people keep an eye on DigiFest. It’s where some of Scotland’s most ambitious ideas first get airtime. This year, the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation…

A packed Walsall Campus buzzed with energy as the best of British judo took centre stage at this year’s National Team Championships — and it was Scotland’s young stars and London’s seasoned fighters who left everyone talking. Scotland’s Golden Sweep Leaves Rivals in the Dust What a day for Scottish judo! From the first bout to the final throw, Scotland’s teams brought grit and glory home. The Minor & Pre-Cadet Boys squad edged past a strong London side 4–3 in a nail-biting final. Thomas McCall and Jude Buchanan lit up the tatami with textbook throws, while Toby Ofakansi sealed the…

Scotland’s U20 side is looking to bounce back in style as they gear up for a bruising encounter with South Africa at the World Rugby U20 Championship. The line-up for Wednesday’s penultimate pool game reveals a mix of returning talent and new starters — with big hopes riding on the young squad’s shoulders. Glasgow Warriors Academy Stars Back in the Fold Four players from the Glasgow Warriors Academy are stepping up for this crunch tie at Stadio San Michele. Jack Shearer makes his comeback at loosehead prop after sitting out the bruising defeat to Australia. One line: His return is…

Patna’s business community is reeling after the shocking murder of respected industrialist Gopal Khemka. The scene on Sunday was one of raw sorrow and simmering anger, as hundreds gathered for his final farewell. Tearful Return from Scotland Garima Poddar, Khemka’s daughter, flew in from Scotland the moment she got the call no one wants. Her cries of “Papa… Papa…” pierced the quiet crowd as she wept over her father’s body. One line: It was a moment that brought many to tears — men and women alike stood stunned by the sheer brutality of it all. Family, friends, and fellow industrialists…

Off the rugged Scottish coast, about 40 meters beneath the waves, something remarkable has been spinning away, mostly unnoticed, for more than six years. This isn’t just any machine — it’s a grid-scale tidal turbine, quietly proving that ocean energy might finally be ready to pull its weight. A Record-Breaking Run Beneath the Waves Let’s get straight to the point: this turbine has kept going for 6½ years without any nasty surprises. No emergency dry dock. No catastrophic part failures. That kind of durability might sound mundane, but in the salty, brutal world of underwater engineering, it’s a headline. Ocean…

A quiet patch of land near Inverness just turned into Scotland’s hottest archaeological site after a construction crew stumbled upon something truly extraordinary: a 2,200-year-old Iron Age ceremonial wheel. The find is already sparking debate among historians who say it could reshape how we think about ancient Highland societies. A Chance Find on a Golf Course It all began when workers started clearing ground for a new golf course. They expected rocks and rubble — maybe a few old coins at best. But instead, they hit metal. One sentence: What they found was a complete iron tire, once clamped around…

Scotland’s busiest airport has just given travellers something to cheer about. Starting July 7, Edinburgh Airport became the first in the country to scrap the 100ml liquid rule for carry-ons — a security measure that’s frustrated fliers for nearly two decades. A New Era for Security and Convenience If you’ve flown anywhere in the last 20 years, you know the drill: toiletries crammed into tiny bottles, last-minute bag checks, plastic bags that never seal properly. It all stems from the 2006 liquid explosives plot that forced airports worldwide to clamp down on what you could pack. One line: Now, Edinburgh…

Scotland’s economy is showing two very different faces this summer. On one hand, the services sector is holding strong, with tech firms, consultants, and finance outfits enjoying a modest but steady climb. On the other, Scotland’s once-mighty manufacturing industry is feeling the squeeze — struggling with fewer orders and costs that keep inching up. For folks looking to invest or make sense of what’s next, this divide might be the clearest clue in years about where the real opportunities lie. Services Keep the Wheels Turning Let’s start with the good news. According to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth…