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World’s biggest “salmon warehouse” set to be built in Scotland

In Brief January 14, 2013 0

THE world’s biggest “salmon warehouse” is set to be built in Scotland, breeding hundreds of thousands of fish annually without any of them entering a...

Fertility tests begin on Edinburgh Zoo panda Tian Tian

News January 14, 2013 0

FERTILITY tests have started on panda Tian Tian to see if she is ready to mate with her partner at EdinburghZoo. The test results allow staff...

Scots psychic in winnings war with Ukranian talent show

Scottish News January 13, 2013 0

A SCOTS woman who won a Ukranian psychic talent show has hit out at television show bosses after they failed to hand over her winnings. June...

Talking to your baby could stop depression and ADHD

In Brief January 13, 2013 0

SCOTTISH scientists have claimed that parents who talk to their babies are more likely to stop behavioural problems like ADHD. Researchers found a lack of sounds between mother...

Savile cottage demolition could destroy legacy of Scottish mountaineering

In Brief January 13, 2013 0

A TOP Scots climbing expert said Jimmy Savile’s former Glencoe home should not be demolished because the father of modern mountain rescue once lived there. Climbing...

Readers want “steamy sex” says Scotland’s answer to 50 Shades author EL James

Scottish News January 13, 2013 0

A SCOTTISH woman has been tipped as the next EL James after her erotic novel topped the Kindle book charts. Samantha Young has been snapped up...

Damaged and stolen parcels cost Royal Mail £20m in compensation

Scottish News January 13, 2013 0

ROYAL Mail bosses have paid out more than £20million in compensation to customers who have had their post damaged or stolen. It also emerged nearly 600...

Scottish boy born weighing less than two pounds becomes teenage Thai boxer

News January 11, 2013 0

A SCOTS schoolboy who was born weighing less than two pounds has defied doctors’ expectations by turning into a teenage Thai boxer. Robbie Young was born...

JK Rowling’s former mansion valued at £2.3m sold to finance wizard

News January 11, 2013 0

JK ROWLING'S former mansion in Edinburgh was snapped up by a finance wizard who once ran a $40bn investment fund. The eight-bedroom mansion, which was valued...

Edinburgh Castle uses sheep’s wool to cut energy bill by £110,000

News January 11, 2013 0

EDINBURGH Castle has found an innovative way to save on its massive heating bills – sheep’s wool. Scotland’s top paying tourist attraction saw its energy bills...

Police asked to start investigation into Mortonhall scandal

News January 11, 2013 0

POLICE have been asked to start an investigation into the secret disposal of ashes from stillborn and neonatal deaths at an Edinburgh crematorium. Toni Franchitti, from...

Tesco hit with ban for failing to ID Lotto customer

In Brief January 10, 2013 0

A TESCO store has been banned from selling National Lottery products after they failed to ask a customer for proof of age while buying a...

Seven-year-old persuades council bosses to install duck crossing

News January 10, 2013 0

AN animal-loving seven-year-old has persuaded council chiefs to install a duck crossing at a busy road. Primary pupil Jamie Allan was inspired to help the local...

Scottish rugby star gets videogamers fit by chasing them with ‘real life’ zombies

Scottish News January 10, 2013 0

A FORMER Scotland rugby star has invented a new fitness regime – running for your life from zombies. Ian Dryburgh said the fat-busting programme – called...

Shocked son sees mum’s roof blow off in explosion

News January 10, 2013 0

A SHOCKED son has told how he turned up to his elderly mother’s house to check she was alright - only to see its roof...

Dementia dad, 84, abandoned by hospital staff for 30hours and attacked by fellow patient

Scottish News January 10, 2013 0

A VULNERABLE pensioner was abandoned on a hospital trolley for 30 hours with his belongings dumped on his legs – before being attacked by a...

Scottish mass interrupted by nearby panto

News January 10, 2013 0

A MASS at a Scots church was disrupted when the priest's trendy new radio mike picked up a nearby panto. Parishioners at St Margaret’s RC Memorial...

Just ten kids commit more than 800 crimes

Scottish News January 7, 2013 0

A GROUP of just ten Scots children are behind more than 800 offences over two years, new figures show. Three of the ten individuals each racked...

Thieves steal presents of haemophiliac mascot as he leads Hibs onto pitch

Partner Posts January 7, 2013 0

THIEVES ransacked the home of an eight-year-old Hibs mascot as he led his team out against Celtic, making off with his Christmas presents and leaving...

Scots scientist says Mars rover landing was a “special moment”

Scottish News January 7, 2013 0

A SCOTS scientist on the Mars rover team described the first video transmissions of the Curiosity robot as a “special moment”. Dr John Bridges, who grew...

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