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A large blaze tore through Arthur’s Seat on Sunday, sending smoke over Edinburgh’s skyline and prompting warnings for the public to stay away from one of Scotland’s most-visited landmarks. Smoke Over the City Arthur’s Seat isn’t just a hill—it’s the extinct volcano that dominates the city’s horizon. At about 250 metres high, it offers panoramic views stretching from Edinburgh Castle to the Firth of Forth. On Sunday, however, those views were obscured by thick smoke as flames spread across its slopes. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews were at the scene tackling the blaze in Holyrood Park. Police…

Women Travel Tribe (WTT) is planning its biggest year yet, unveiling fifty women-only trips for 2026, with a spotlight on destinations from Ireland and Scotland to Kenya and Croatia. A Growing Market With Deep Pockets The demand for women-only travel isn’t just a niche trend anymore—it’s a thriving, global movement. WTT’s own numbers tell the story: over 12,000 members now form its community, and bookings have surged to the point where the organisation is tripling its offerings for next year. This growth isn’t random. Industry data shows women aged 55 and over now account for more than 40% of all…

Macquarie Capital has taken a stake in AMS Accountants Group, aiming to fuel its expansion across Scotland and the wider UK with a people-first approach that’s already shaking up the market. A Young Player with Big Ambitions AMS only set foot in Scotland a few months ago, but it hasn’t wasted any time making its presence felt. In that short spell, it’s picked up more than £200,000 worth of new contracts. These aren’t just in one niche either—clients span energy, food and drink, and other key sectors. The mood inside AMS feels different from most accountancy firms. There’s a sense…

India’s Veer Ahlawat wrapped up his week at Trump International Golf Links with a gritty one-under 71 on Sunday, locking in a tied-25th spot at the Nexo Championship. A Solid Week in Testing Links Conditions The wind was no stranger in Aberdeen over the weekend. On a course that has broken the spirits of many seasoned golfers, Ahlawat found a way to stay in the fight. He carded three birdies against two bogeys — all before the turn — and then parred his way home on the back nine. It wasn’t fireworks, but it was steady. And sometimes, steady is…

Scotland is putting another £40 million behind its clean transport ambitions, aiming to add as many as 300 zero-emission buses to its public fleet and cut carbon from one of the country’s biggest polluting sectors. Building on Years of Investment The money comes through the second round of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund — known as ScotZEB2 — and marks the final round of major support for large operators transitioning their fleets. Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop framed the move as both an environmental and economic opportunity. “Since 2020, we have invested over £154 million in zero-emission…

A lightning bolt splitting a table, a poet emerging from under a silver platter, and a cutlery boat sailing towards the West Indies — this is Robert Burns as you’ve probably never seen him before. A Setting Steeped in History The Georgian House in Edinburgh’s Charlotte Square, with its refined symmetry and 18th-century elegance, might seem an unlikely venue for theatrical experimentation. Yet, under Cora Bissett’s direction, its Robert Adam-designed interiors have been transformed into a living, breathing stage for The Burns Project. Audience members don’t just watch; they share a table with Scotland’s national bard, here played by James…

Scotland is putting high-tech robots to work in its fields, hoping faster data and pinpoint accuracy can reshape how food is grown. Farmers are betting this could mean healthier crops, less waste and higher profits. Precision Over Tradition Instead of treating a whole field the same way, these robots get down to the nitty-gritty — plant by plant. They don’t just roll across acres spraying and hoping for the best. They’re fitted with cameras, sensors, and connected to 5G networks so they can spot a single sick plant or a pest problem before it spreads. It’s a complete shift from…

From cows on the run in North Lanarkshire to rockets poised for take-off in Shetland, Scotland is experiencing one of its more eclectic weeks — equal parts storm chaos, space ambition, and homegrown celebration. Indie Beer Scotland makes its hoppy return to Glasgow Scotland’s flagship craft beer festival, Indie Beer Scotland, will return for its third edition this September, bringing with it a resolute message: no faux-craft allowed. Held on September 5 and 6 at Clyde Rooms at Edmiston House in Glasgow, the festival is organized by independent brewers under the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA). Organiser Ian…

North Lanarkshire residents stunned as a runaway herd charges through the streets in the wake of Scotland’s fiercest storm in years. Moo-vement on the Streets After Storm Tears Through Fences They weren’t expecting cows. Not on a Monday. Residents of Carfin, a quiet village in North Lanarkshire, got more than just flying bins and fallen branches when Storm Floris hit on August 4. They got a stampede. Footage shared online showed a herd of around 20 cows trotting down residential streets after fences meant to keep them penned in were smashed apart by ferocious winds — peaking at a staggering…

Cottages.com reveals the best places in Scotland where kids can run wild, climb high, and get gloriously dirty — just how childhood should be. Big Skies, Bigger Smiles: Scotland’s Nature Playground Forget the tablets, ditch the theme parks — sometimes, all a kid really needs is a puddle, a hill, and permission to jump into both. That’s the spirit behind a new list released by cottages.com, spotlighting the best outdoor adventures for children across Scotland. The roundup, revealed on July 30, highlights not just places to visit, but experiences — the kind that turn a weekend into a lifelong memory.…