Residents of Perth are expressing frustration as the water levels at the South Inch Pond continue to remain low. The pond, which dried up during the summer, caused concern among locals as they observed birds walking through mud instead of swimming in water. Perth and Kinross Council attributed the issue to a broken pipe and…

Adventurous Squirrels from Burnside earn their acorns after taking on four-pronged challenge Young Squirrels at a Scouts group in a Burnside church have achieved a remarkable feat by earning their Acorn Awards. The Acorn Award is the highest achievement a Squirrel can receive, and the youngsters from the 185th Glasgow (Burnside) troop successfully earned theirs…

Jamie Cullum, the award-winning musician, has praised Scotland’s jazz scene as one of the best in the UK, highlighting the vibrant atmosphere and talented artists emerging from the country. With a career spanning over a decade and millions of albums sold worldwide, Cullum expressed his admiration for the Scottish jazz community, citing musicians like Fergus…

Kirkcudbright History Society has recently delved into the history of two local properties during their latest meeting. The discussion centred around Cumstoun House at Twynholm and 45 Millburn Street in Kirkcudbright, with insights provided by Donald Tait and Nick Jackson. Nick Jackson, the first speaker, shared his research on 45 Millburn Street, a property he…

The National Records of Scotland (NRS) has revealed a troubling statistic, indicating that more than 240 individuals died in Scotland in 2023 while experiencing homelessness, with around 100 of those deaths being drug-related. This alarming figure has sparked concerns and criticism, with Labour housing spokesman Mark Griffin condemning the SNP Government for its perceived failure…

Strathaven Park Receives Prestigious Accolade as Best in Scotland for Tenth Consecutive Year In an exciting announcement, Strathaven Park has once again been crowned the best park in Scotland for the tenth year in a row. This beautiful park stood out as the only Scottish park to secure a spot in the top 10 in…

In an early Black Friday sale, a scar serum designed to help reduce spots and blemishes is now available at a discounted price of £23.20, down from its original price of £29. Skincare brand 47 Skin is offering a 20% discount on all items, including their Anti-blemish and Scar Repair Serum, in anticipation of the…

Air traffic control strikes just days before Christmas are expected to lead to travel chaos and delays for festive travellers. Air Advisor, an expert in flight information, has issued a warning that passengers flying with major airlines such as British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and Wizz Air might be impacted. The strikes are set to…

Jeremy Clarkson, known for his show “Clarkson’s Farm,” was treated to VIP limo service during his recent visit to Dumfries and Galloway. Clarkson, accompanied by his partner Lisa Hogan, explored the region following his participation in a farmers’ protest against inheritance tax at Westminster. The duo was chauffeured around by Dumfries Limo Company, who shared…