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The latest exhibition at Edinburgh’s Dovecot Studios is turning heads with a rare and vibrant showcase of Scotland’s most revolutionary painters. ‘The Scottish Colourists: Radical Perspectives’ presents a striking collection of works by Samuel John Peploe, John Duncan Fergusson, Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell, and George Leslie Hunter—artists who once stood shoulder to shoulder with Europe’s avant-garde masters. A Bold Artistic Revival For years, the Scottish Colourists were overshadowed by their European contemporaries. But this exhibition changes that narrative. It brings together privately held works rarely seen by the public, offering a fresh perspective on these artists who reshaped British modern…

A major step forward for political transparency has arrived in Scotland. Open Access, a web platform dedicated to tracking UK ministerial meetings and lobbying interactions, has now expanded to include Scottish lobbying data. The update, supported by the Waverley Street Foundation, marks a significant shift in how political influence is monitored across Britain. The expansion was officially unveiled at The Gathering, an annual event hosted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) in Edinburgh. Transparency advocates, including investigative news outlet The Ferret and environmental justice campaigners from Friends of the Earth Scotland, participated in a panel discussion highlighting the…

A group of feral pigs spotted roaming the Cairngorms National Park has been captured and humanely culled, according to Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS). The incident has sparked concern over illegal animal releases in the area, following a similar case involving lynx just weeks earlier. The Discovery Near Uath Lochans The pigs were first seen on Monday near Uath Lochans, a picturesque woodland area with small lochs near Kingussie, south of Aviemore. Their presence raised alarms among conservation authorities and local land managers. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) stated that the pigs appeared to be "relatively domesticated" and had…

Three young female lynx, illegally released into the Cairngorms, are now waiting for a permanent home after completing a month-long quarantine at Edinburgh Zoo. Their unexpected presence in the national park led to an urgent search effort, which ended in both rescue and tragedy. The Search That Gripped the Cairngorms The wild cats were first spotted roaming the Cairngorms National Park in early January, raising immediate concerns about their origins and impact on the local ecosystem. Authorities and conservationists quickly mobilized, setting up humane traps and monitoring the area for signs of the elusive animals. It took several days, but…

Plans for a £400 million Center Parcs holiday village in the Scottish Borders have been met with strong local support, with many residents seeing it as a major economic boost. The development, set to be built north of Hawick, promises significant job creation and tourism benefits. Strong Community Backing for Center Parcs Proposal Center Parcs marked a milestone in its Scottish expansion by submitting an official Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to the local planning department. To gauge public opinion, the company hosted a drop-in consultation event in Hawick, where residents and business owners shared their thoughts on the massive…

Mowi expects to harvest almost 40,000 gutted weight tonnes of salmon in Scotland in the first half of this year, buoyed by improved biological performance, higher volumes, and reduced costs. Strong Performance Boosts Profitability Mowi Scotland has turned around its financial performance significantly. The company reported an operating profit of €110.6 million (£92.2m) for 2024, with €23.2 million recorded in Q4 alone. This is a stark contrast to the €1.1 million loss in the same period of 2023. Operating profit per kilo jumped to €1.37 from -€0.10 in Q4 2023. The company attributed its 141% price achievement over the reference…

Canadian astronaut and author Chris Hadfield has described Scotland’s growing space sector as both “exciting” and “inspiring.” As the nation prepares for its first vertical launch from the SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst later this year, Hadfield emphasized the importance of independent satellite launch capabilities. Scotland’s Space Ambitions Gain Momentum Scotland’s space industry has been expanding rapidly, with SaxaVord Spaceport leading the charge. Located in the Shetland Islands, the facility is gearing up for a historic moment with German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) set to conduct a test flight from the site in July. Hadfield, speaking to STV’s Scotland Tonight…

Scotland's marine energy sector is drawing fresh attention after a new report revealed its potential to generate nearly $10 billion for the economy by 2050. The study, commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Enterprise, forecasts a bright future for wave and tidal power, with the potential to create over 15,000 direct jobs and drive significant investment into coastal communities. Study Highlights Scotland's Marine Energy Advantage The report, conducted by the University of Edinburgh’s Policy and Innovation Group, presents a scenario where Scotland could develop up to 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of marine energy capacity by 2050. Across the…

Scotland’s shipbuilding industry is steering a path toward economic growth, with the construction of Royal Navy Type 31 frigates at Rosyth supporting thousands of skilled jobs. A recent ministerial visit underscored the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in shaping the UK's Defence Industrial Strategy. Boosting Scotland’s Economy Through Shipbuilding The production of Royal Navy Type 31 frigates is more than just a defence initiative—it’s a major economic driver for Scotland. The programme, overseen by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), is sustaining and creating 2,500 skilled jobs, strengthening the UK’s shipbuilding industry and bolstering Scotland’s role in national security.…

A new report from the University of Edinburgh suggests that Scotland's marine energy sector could inject over £8 billion into the economy by 2050 while supporting thousands of jobs across the UK. The findings emphasize Scotland's potential to lead the global charge in tidal and wave energy development. Billions in Economic Benefits and Thousands of Jobs Scotland has long been at the forefront of renewable energy, and this study underscores its potential dominance in marine energy. The report, commissioned by Scottish Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland, estimates that nearly 9GW of tidal stream and wave energy could be deployed in…