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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.…

Scotland’s biggest celebration of independent brewing is back in September, pouring pride into every pint — and not a faux-craft label in sight. No Multinationals, No Pretenders — Just Independent Scottish Beer The smell of hops, the sound of clinking glasses, and the unmistakable buzz of beer nerds and casual pint-lovers alike — Indie Beer Scotland is back. Set to take over the Clyde Rooms at Edmiston House in Glasgow on the 5th and 6th of September, the festival is promising exactly what its name suggests: 100% indie beer, 100% Scottish. And that’s not just a marketing gimmick. The event…

In just one hour, a sweaty, hilarious, and unexpectedly tender one-man show at Assembly Roxy is making Fringe audiences laugh, cry—and reflect on the messiness of being human. A Relatable Sex Comedy That’s Not Really About Sex Joey Kavanagh just wants to “get his hole.” It sounds crude—because it is—but Homo(sapien) is anything but one-note. Written and performed by Conor O’Dwyer, this one-man play tackles queer shame, Catholic guilt, sex (or the lack of it), and the ridiculousness of dating apps with jaw-dropping honesty. Joey is Irish. He’s Catholic. He’s gay. And most importantly, he’s horny. But this isn’t a…

Policing the Unmanageable: Overtime Bill Soars to £85,000 Per Day Scotland's national police force is grappling with growing operational demands, plunging officer numbers, and a surging overtime bill that is raising alarm across political and public sectors alike. New figures published in 1919 Magazine reveal Police Scotland paid out £28.15 million in officer overtime for the 2024/25 financial year, alongside £3.4 million for non-officer staff. That puts the daily overtime cost at £85,000, a figure that has sparked concern about sustainability, especially in light of rising national and international commitments. Although the total has dropped from the spike seen in…