‘Look at the size of it!’ Shocking moment 14ft SNAKE is found on Scottish construction site

‘Look at the size of it!’ Shocking moment a 14ft SNAKE is found on Scottish construction site – amid fears others could be on the loose The snake was found on the edge of wasteland by a busy pavement by workers Police were called in but it was confirmed that the snake was dead  It … Read more

Scottish parliament to vote on pursuing ‘Unexplained Wealth Order’

Scottish parliament to vote on pursuing ‘Unexplained Wealth Order’ into how Donald Trump financed his golf resorts in the country Scotland’s government could investigate Donald Trump’s Scottish assets  MSPs are set to vote on whether to pursue an Unexplained Wealth Order  Wednesday’s debate is being brought to the chamber by Patrick Harvie  By Sophie Tanno … Read more

Scottish woman who worked in the US shares Americans’ most confusing customs

A Scottish woman who spent four months living in the US is sharing her questions and complains about what Americans do differently. In a viral TikTok video that has been viewed 3.9 million times, Kirsty Clyne quizzes Americans about why they say ‘gas’ instead of ‘petrol,’ why they don’t use kettles, and why they’re so proud … Read more

Zooey Deschanel and boyfriend Jonathan Scott celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns

Zooey Deschanel and boyfriend Jonathan Scott celebrate Scottish poet Robert Burns with a festive virtual dinner with family By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 01:20 GMT, 27 January 2021 | Updated: 01:22 GMT, 27 January 2021 Jonathan Scott celebrated his Scottish heritage with a festive dinner with his family and girlfriend Zooey Deschanel. Scott, 42, … Read more

A tale of two investment trusts: Ruffer, Scottish Mortgage and conviction

Which is the better investment to hold, one that returned 17 per cent last year or one that returned 110 per cent? That’s a no brainer, isn’t it? Of course, you’d take the one that more than doubled your money. It’s not a theoretical question though; it’s one based on the 2020 tale of two … Read more

Tiny kitten found shivering in snowy field turns out to be rare Scottish Wildcat

A cat-lover who found a tiny kitten buried in snow thought it was a lost moggy – only to find out it was one of the most endangered mammals in Europe. Chef Pete Macnab, 32, was out for a walk in the Cairngorms National Park, in the Scottish Highlands with his baby son, Alastair, aged … Read more

Can Scottish Mortgage keep climbing? Tom Slater interview

Can Scottish Mortgage keep climbing? We ask Tom Slater about its 105% return in a year, Tesla, and investments for the future on the INVESTING SHOW By This Is Money Published: 16:51 GMT, 19 January 2021 | Updated: 16:51 GMT, 19 January 2021 Hugely popular investment trust Scottish Mortgage shrugged off a year like no … Read more

Nicola Sturgeon EXTENDS Scottish lockdown until mid-February

Nicola Sturgeon today declared that lockdown in Scotland will be extended to mid-February despite signs cases have flattened off. Dashing hopes of a loosening from the end of this month, the First Minister said she was being ‘cautious’ and more evidence was needed that the outbreak was on a ‘downward trajectory’. The announcement came amid fears … Read more

Scottish seafood trucks descend on Downing Street

More than 20 shellfish trucks were parked on roads near 10 Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament today to protest against post-Brexit bureaucracy that has stopped them exporting to the European Union. Trucks with slogans such as ‘Brexit carnage’ and ‘incompetent government destroying shellfish industry’ were parked just yards away from Prime Minister Boris … Read more

Scottish poet, 21, is accused of ‘making Scottish people sound stupid’

Poet, 21, whose rhymes in the Scots language went viral reveals she’s been accused of ‘making Scottish people sound stupid’ and being a ‘propagandist’ for independence Lennie Pennie, 21, from Fife, has attracted thousands of fans with recitals of her poetry on social media   But some have accused her of being a Scottish independence … Read more