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History lovers have reason to celebrate as more than 30 medieval sites across Scotland reopen for the spring and summer season. From legendary castles to centuries-old abbeys, these landmarks are once again welcoming visitors eager to explore Scotland’s rich past. A Journey Through Scotland’s Storied Past Some of Scotland’s most iconic medieval locations are now open to the public, each with its own fascinating history. Among the highlights: Dundrennan Abbey – The hauntingly beautiful ruin where Mary, Queen of Scots, spent her final hours before fleeing to England. Lochleven Castle – The island fortress where Mary was imprisoned, marking a…

A sudden roar in the skies over Scotland left residents startled as two RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept a commercial aircraft that had lost contact with air traffic control. The jets, launched from their base, responded swiftly to the mid-air emergency before communication was successfully restored. Jets Sent Into Action After Radio Silence RAF Typhoons took off at high speed from their base in Scotland on Wednesday afternoon after an inbound aircraft approaching the east coast failed to respond to air traffic control. Such incidents trigger immediate intervention due to the potential risks involved. The commercial flight in…

Newly identified dinosaur footprints on Scotland's Isle of Skye suggest that massive plant-eating sauropods and their carnivorous predators, megalosaurs, frequented the same lagoon for water. The discovery provides a rare glimpse into the Middle Jurassic period, a time when dinosaurs were evolving in ways that would shape the future of the prehistoric world. A Rare Window Into the Middle Jurassic Dinosaur fossils from the Middle Jurassic period are notoriously scarce, making the recent discovery on the Trotternish Peninsula an extraordinary find. The footprints, meticulously studied by a research team from the University of Edinburgh, date back 167 million years and…

UK-based battery storage developer Kona Energy has landed a £40 million ($51.6 million) capacity market contract for its 228MW/456MWh Smeaton battery energy storage system (BESS) in East Lothian, Scotland. This deal marks a significant milestone for the company and reinforces the project's role in bolstering the UK's energy security and renewable integration efforts. Strengthening the Grid Amidst Energy Transition The Smeaton project is supported by two key protections under the Grid Connection Reform and Clean Power 2030 plan. These measures enhance the certainty of its grid connection and long-term viability, crucial factors for investors and stakeholders alike. Through the government's…

Mowi Scotland is celebrating a major milestone—six decades since its first salmon farming trials in the country. What started as an experiment has grown into a multi-billion-dollar industry that supports jobs, innovation, and rural communities across the Highlands and Islands. From Small Beginnings to Industry Leader Sixty years ago, a group of determined fish farmers stocked the first generation of farmed salmon into Lochailort. Back then, the process was rudimentary. Fish were reared in small pens, and farmers relied on trial and error to refine their methods. Things look very different today. Mowi is now the largest salmon producer in…

Cutting-edge satellite technology is offering new ways to assess and predict landslide risks in Scotland's peatlands, a vital step in preserving these carbon-rich ecosystems. Researchers from the University of Nottingham and Peatland Action have demonstrated how space-based monitoring could revolutionize large-scale land stability assessments. Tracking Ground Movement with Satellite Data Peatland areas are prone to landslides, a natural hazard that has long been difficult to predict. To tackle this challenge, geoscience professor David Large and his team employed interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) to track ground movement across 20 different sites, spanning from Shetland to Dumfries and Galloway. This technique…

Fossilized footprints on the Isle of Skye are offering new insights into the behavior of predatory dinosaurs that roamed Scotland 167 million years ago. Originally mistaken for fish burrows, the tracks paint a vivid picture of an ancient lagoon where dinosaurs gathered in large numbers. A Discovery Decades in the Making In the early 1980s, paleontologists spotted peculiar impressions along the craggy coastline of Scotland’s Isle of Skye. At the time, the marks were thought to be the petrified burrows of ancient fish. That assumption remained largely unchallenged for decades. It wasn’t until 2019 that Tone Blakesley, then a graduate…

Canadian renewable energy company Boralex Inc. has officially started operations at its first wind farm in the United Kingdom. The Limekiln Wind Farm, located near Thurso in northern Scotland, boasts an installed capacity of 106 megawatts. The facility, backed by a 15-year public contract and a power purchase agreement, solidifies Boralex's expansion into the UK market. A Milestone for Boralex in the UK This project is a significant step for Boralex as it establishes its footprint in the UK’s renewable energy sector. The wind farm consists of 24 Vestas V136-4.5MW turbines, each standing 150 metres tall at the blade tip.…

Scotland's largest exporters to the United States are reeling after former President Donald Trump announced new tariffs, imposing a 10% levy on key products like whisky and salmon. The decision, revealed at the White House, has sparked concerns across industries that rely heavily on the U.S. market. The Scotch Whisky Association and other industry groups have called the move a setback, urging the UK government to continue negotiations to minimize the impact. Trump, in his statement, dubbed the tariff rollout "liberation day," insisting it would boost domestic production. Whisky Industry Braces for Financial Hit America remains the most lucrative market…

Esports, once dismissed as mere gaming, is now carving a niche in educational curricula. Selkirk High School in Scotland stands at the forefront, offering students a comprehensive look into the burgeoning esports industry.​ Beyond the Screen: A Holistic Approach At Selkirk High, the esports program isn't about logging hours in front of a console. Instead, it delves into the industry's history, business dynamics, and diverse career paths. Students like 16-year-old Alfie are discovering roles they hadn't imagined, from player nutritionists to event organizers. Alfie reflects, "I didn't know this, but you can be a nutritionist for players." ​ Organizing Tournaments:…