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Forget celebrity red carpets—tonight in Glasgow, it’s the everyday heroes getting a standing ovation. The Pride of Scotland Awards 2025 are set to honour 12 remarkable people whose quiet courage and tireless kindness are anything but ordinary. Dubbed the “People’s Oscars,” this year’s ceremony is packed with emotion, surprise reunions, and stories that will stick with you long after the lights go down. Not Just Another Awards Night—It’s Scotland at Its Best Held at the Hilton Hotel and co-hosted by comedy greats Elaine C Smith and Sanjeev Kohli, the event blends glitz with grit. Yes, there’s a red carpet. But…

Tucked away on the Orkney Islands, long before the pyramids and far from the crowds at Stonehenge, stand the quiet, wind-beaten Stones of Stenness—arguably the oldest stone circle in Britain. At around 5,000 years old, these towering monoliths are thought to predate Stonehenge by several centuries, reshaping how we see the Neolithic past—not as a southern English affair, but as a deeply northern one too. Ancient Stones, Modern Attention You’d be forgiven for not knowing about the Stones of Stenness. They don’t make front pages. They’re not plastered across postcards. And they certainly don’t draw in the busloads of tourists…

After winning hearts on national television just weeks ago, Glasgow’s very own Vinnie McKee will take to the stage again tonight—this time at home, and in front of Scotland’s real-life heroes. The 23-year-old singer, who came 8th in this year’s Britain’s Got Talent final, is making his Pride of Scotland Awards debut at Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel, joining a room packed with celebrities, campaigners, and ordinary Scots being honoured for extraordinary things. A Fresh Chapter Begins for the Rising Star This isn’t just another performance. For Vinnie, it marks a return—not just to his home city, but to a version of…

Scotland’s landscapes are getting a fresh layer of protection, as the Scottish Government throws its weight behind a newly updated Landscape Charter focused on sustainability, biodiversity, and climate resilience. The revised document, building on the European Landscape Convention and Scotland’s 2009 charter, lays out a long-term vision for how the country’s natural and cultural landscapes will be valued, managed, and shaped in the decades ahead. A New Chapter for Scotland’s Living Landscapes The updated charter doesn’t come with dramatic fanfare or sweeping legislation. But its implications are quietly ambitious. It signals a policy shift toward “landscape thinking”—an approach that ties…

Princess Kate touched down in Scotland solo ahead of a key royal event alongside Prince William—drawing fresh attention to her growing role in ceremonial duties. The couple are set to reunite at the HMS Glasgow naming ceremony later today, but for now, she’s gone ahead alone. William had already arrived north of the border a day earlier, focusing on community outreach in Edinburgh. Their separate arrivals stirred quiet buzz, but the real spotlight is on the Royal Navy’s newest anti-submarine warship and Kate’s ceremonial role in its future. A Symbolic Solo Arrival by the Princess of Wales Kate’s solo journey…

A sweeping new landfill ban will kick in on December 31. But with no clear plan for where all the rubbish will go, Scotland may be forced to export its waste — by the truckload. Scotland is staring down a garbage dilemma that’s fast approaching a national embarrassment. In just over six months, the country will outlaw the dumping of household and commercial “black bag” waste in landfills. But there’s a snag — there’s nowhere near enough incinerators or recycling infrastructure ready to deal with the fallout. And that means Scotland could be sending up to 100 trucks of waste…

A massive overnight fire at the derelict Balhousie Primary School rocked the Perth community, with eyewitnesses describing the flames as a “tornado of fire and smoke.” A teenager has been arrested following a dramatic fire that tore through the old Balhousie Primary School in Perth just after midnight on Sunday. The 18-year-old is suspected of deliberately starting the blaze that sent orange smoke spiralling into the night sky and forced nearby families to evacuate their homes. The building, long out of use but still a familiar fixture to locals, quickly became the epicentre of chaos. Emergency services raced to the…

Once touted as Scotland’s future, the former Glasgow Warrior is back on the international scene — this time wearing stars and stripes — despite a domestic abuse conviction. Just over a year ago, Rufus McLean’s name vanished from Scottish rugby overnight. A promising winger with searing pace and a dream debut for Scotland, McLean was swiftly dropped and then sacked after admitting to a two-year campaign of emotional and physical abuse against his former partner. The reaction from Scottish Rugby was decisive: gross misconduct, breach of contract, and a complete severing of ties. Now, the 24-year-old is back in the…

Interest in ketamine-assisted therapy is rising fast as NHS psychiatrists seek alternatives to electroconvulsive treatment for those with the toughest mental health cases. Scotland may soon become one of the first places in the UK to bring ketamine therapy under the NHS umbrella — and not just for pain relief or anaesthesia. Psychiatrists are now asking if the once-taboo party drug could genuinely help people trapped in the darkest corners of depression. At the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Prof Andrew McIntosh is pushing for a clinic offering ketamine to be operational by the end of this year. For patients with depression…

There’s something magical about exploring Scotland in summer — longer days, gentler skies, and the promise of adventure around every bend. But what if you could skip the stress of driving, the scramble for parking, and the stop-start pace of traffic? Instead, picture this: panoramic windows, comfortable seats, and a front-row view of some of the world’s most breathtaking landscapes. This is the ScotRail experience — and this summer, it’s your ticket to hundreds of unforgettable destinations. Discover More, Stress Less ScotRail’s Inspiration Hub is designed to help you plan easy escapes, whether you’re craving a beachside break, a mountain…