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Shah Rukh Khan and Suhana Khan will head to Scotland in September for a crucial phase of filming for King, the father-daughter duo's first feature collaboration. Industry insiders say the schedule will be packed with action, emotion, and sweeping outdoor visuals. The much-awaited thriller, helmed by Pathaan director Siddharth Anand, has already kicked off production in Mumbai. Now, the film is set to make its next move in the Scottish Highlands — a location picked not just for its scenic appeal, but for the raw cinematic intensity it can bring to screen. A Family Affair On and Off Screen This…

Scotland isn’t just a country—it’s a mood, a challenge, and an open invitation to get your boots muddy and your heart racing. Whether you're chasing rugged peaks, icy lochs, or just some peace and quiet, this land gives back way more than you expect. Here’s a look at five outdoor experiences that’ll leave a mark, in the best way possible. Hike Through the Scottish Highlands — It’s Spiritual, Really Let’s be honest: if you go to Scotland and don’t hike the Highlands, did you even go? Ben Nevis steals the spotlight for good reason. Standing at 4,413 feet, it’s the…

Scotland’s biggest local authority has been hit hard by a cyber attack that’s left digital services in tatters and sparked serious fears about the security of citizen data. Glasgow City Council confirmed the breach late Thursday, triggering a multi-agency probe and pushing critical online systems offline for tens of thousands of users. The council’s public-facing services ground to a halt, residents were redirected to jammed phone lines, and the full scale of potential data theft remains unclear. Major services grind to a halt, phones overwhelmed It wasn’t just a blip. The cyber hit on Glasgow City Council appears both targeted…

Scotland has recorded a significant drop in child poverty since embedding legal targets into law — a stark contrast to rising figures across the rest of the UK, new analysis shows. 21,000 Fewer Children in Poverty in Scotland Since 2017 Since the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 came into effect, the number of children living in relative poverty has fallen by 12%, equivalent to around 21,000 fewer children affected. That’s no small feat. Over the same time period, England and Wales saw a 15% rise in child poverty, according to new research published by the Big Issue. The findings paint…

The Scottish Government has stepped in with an extraordinary £40 million financial rescue package for the University of Dundee — marking the first time ministers have ever directly ordered such intervention. First-of-its-Kind Funding Move to Avoid Institutional Collapse This isn’t just a big number. It’s a historic first. For the first time under the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 2005, the Scottish Government has used its powers to direct the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to deliver targeted funding with strict conditions. The £40m will be allocated over two academic years. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth insisted this wasn't a “reward…

New figures paint a stark picture of cancer care in Scotland. Waiting times for treatment have now reached their worst levels since records began. The numbers — quietly released by Public Health Scotland — reveal that nearly one in three people referred with an urgent suspicion of cancer are now waiting longer than the government’s official 62-day target for treatment to begin. Only 68.9% Treated on Time — Lowest Ever on Record Let that sink in: fewer than 7 in 10 cancer patients referred urgently are starting treatment on time. That figure — 68.9% — covers January to March 2025.…

While some pupils drag their feet to school, one fluffy four-legged resident has made it her mission to turn up — every single day. Rain, shine or snow, Kiki the cat is there, waiting at the gates. And now, with a spotless “attendance record” and the admiration of pupils, parents and staff, the two-year-old moggy is in the running for a national award. Kiki Walks Sonny to School — Then Waits Outside Like a Loyal Friend Every morning, 10-year-old Sonny walks to school in Glasgow. Right beside him, tail up and ears twitching, is Kiki. She doesn’t carry a backpack,…

Cruising through the Scottish islands in a floating boutique hotel might sound like fantasy. But aboard the Emma Jane, it’s real — and apparently even fit for royalty. When whispers emerged that William and Kate marked their 14th wedding anniversary with a quiet escape to Mull, locals weren’t surprised. The Hebrides aren’t just breathtaking — they’re discreet, untamed, and gloriously under-the-radar. The kind of place where even the future King can blend into the sea mist. The Emma Jane Is Not Your Average Cruise Ship You won’t find 2,000 passengers queuing for buffet shrimp here. The Emma Jane — part…

You might not know it, but your face could already be in a database the moment you walk into your neighbourhood shop. A growing number of retailers across Scotland are using facial recognition technology to spot repeat offenders and deter theft. While some store owners call it a game-changer, privacy campaigners see something darker: a surveillance state creeping in through the back door. Theft Is Rising — and Shops Say They're On Their Own Shoplifting across Scotland is up. A 16% year-on-year increase, according to the latest crime figures, has retailers scrambling for solutions. Many complain that police can’t —…

A new framework promising to reshape how Scotland approaches the climate crisis — and who benefits from it — has just been released. And it's not just about cutting emissions. It's about changing the system. Published by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) on June 24, the “Unlocking a Better Future” framework lays out a detailed approach to delivering a just transition in Scotland — one that’s fair, forward-thinking, and fundamentally different from business as usual. It’s Not About Fixing One Problem — It’s About Fixing the Whole Setup Forget the idea that we can just switch to electric cars and…