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Plans are in motion that could radically reshape a section of the River Clyde in Glasgow’s city centre. With £25 million earmarked for redevelopment, the transformation of Custom House Quay and Carlton Place is officially on the table — and it’s more than just cosmetic. Two Historic Spots, One Big Makeover Glasgow’s relationship with the Clyde runs deep. But anyone walking the Custom House Quay or Carlton Place stretch lately knows it's seen better days. The buildings are battered. The quay walls? Crumbling. The Spanish Civil War memorial? A solemn feature that may soon be moved to make way for…

Scotland’s student accommodation market is caught in a policy tug-of-war just as the demand for housing hits boiling point. A surprise parliamentary twist has sent developers and universities scrambling, as new rent controls threaten the future of purpose-built student housing across the country. Growing Demand, Shrinking Options The housing crunch facing students isn’t new, but it’s becoming more brutal by the year. In cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, university students are being pushed to the edges—sometimes literally. Competition for flats near campuses is fierce. Students often find themselves settling for rentals miles away from lecture halls, or paying premium…

A bold new vision for how the South of Scotland could heat its homes—and rewrite its economic future—has been launched with the unveiling of the region’s first Heat Networks Prospectus. Developed jointly by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and the councils of Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders, the document outlines 19 potential heat network zones across southern Scotland. These networks, if realized, would collectively supply up to 120,000 megawatt hours of thermal energy per year to more than 2,400 domestic and non-domestic properties. It’s the most comprehensive heat infrastructure vision ever set out for Scotland’s southern rural heartlands—and…

90-acre Insh Island hits market at £500,000 as rural land reform campaigners renew calls for public buyouts A 90-acre slice of raw, Atlantic-washed wilderness has just entered Scotland’s property market — at a price that undercuts the average London home. But as Insh Island, one of the Inner Hebrides’ last privately owned "untouched" islands, goes up for sale at £500,000, land campaigners warn its future is far from just a matter of real estate. The island, a rugged outcrop of rock, grass and heather west of Easdale, is listed with estate agency Savills for the first time since 2019. With…

With the clock ticking down on a steep 25% tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korea is throwing everything it’s got at a last-ditch diplomatic offensive — from shipyards to semiconductors, and from Washington D.C. to the windswept golf courses of Scotland. A flurry of high-level visits, revised investment pledges, and back-channel diplomacy is underway as Seoul tries to secure a deal that doesn’t leave it behind other trading partners like Japan and the EU, who’ve already bagged more favorable tariff caps. Scramble Mode: Seoul Sends Its Top Brass Everywhere By Tuesday, South Korea had mobilized nearly…

Andy Goldsworthy’s relationship with nature reads like a lifelong conversation — one that has been unfolding for half a century. From the rural fields near Leeds to the rolling hills of Dumfriesshire, his work blends earth, time, and human touch into art that lives and breathes the landscape itself. Now, Scotland is marking five decades of this remarkable journey with a sweeping survey of his land art. Roots That Run Deep: From Yorkshire Farms to Scottish Hills Goldsworthy’s story begins humbly on the edges of Leeds, where fields and city life met in a curious crossroads. As a teenager, working…

Scotland might not be the first place that springs to mind when you think of snorkelling. But for those who’ve braved the kelp-rich coastlines and chilly tides, it’s a full-on love affair with some of the UK’s most spectacular marine life—and it’s a lot warmer than you’d think. Elouise Dalziel, who works with the Scottish Wildlife Trust, spends her days building snorkel trails around the country. Yet even off the clock, she finds herself back in the water, mesmerised by everything from sea urchins to soaring raptors overhead. Turns out, wetsuits and woolly hats make quite the adventure pairing. Not…

Donald Trump Jr.’s latest trip to Scotland didn’t just make headlines for its scenic golf backdrop—it quietly highlighted the growing public role of his girlfriend, Bettina Anderson. Her presence at Trump’s Turnberry resort raised eyebrows, questions, and speculation about her evolving place within the Trump inner circle. A Quiet Entrance into the Trump Orbit For most people outside of Republican fundraising galas and conservative circles, Bettina Anderson is still a relatively unfamiliar name. But if recent events are anything to go by, that won’t last long. Her public connection to Trump Jr. began around August 2024, shortly after his breakup…

In a year when venture markets across Europe have faltered and founders everywhere are tightening their belts, one region is quietly, steadily pulling ahead. That region is Scotland. Once seen as a satellite to London’s gravity-defying startup orbit, Scotland is now pulling in investors from both sides of the Atlantic, backed by data that tells a story of resilience, growth, and newfound global relevance. A Market Going Against the Tide According to Beauhurst’s May 2025 report, Scotland is bucking the UK’s broader investment downturn. While deal volumes have dipped across much of the country—down 9% when discounting pandemic boom years—investment…

JAMESTOWN, Va. – The Jamestown-Scotland Ferry service faced another rough ride Monday — not on the water, but on land. For the second time in a single afternoon, the popular ferry service connecting Surry County and James City County was suspended due to mechanical problems, leaving commuters and tourists scrambling for alternate routes. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), the first shutdown came just after 3:30 p.m., when a mechanical issue was reported on the ramp at the Jamestown dock. The malfunction forced the temporary suspension of operations while crews investigated and attempted repairs. Though service briefly resumed,…