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450th Anniversary of Mary, Queen of Scots to be celebrated with interactive event

In Brief July 27, 2015 0

Mary Queen of Scots will “come alive” this week on the 450th anniversary of her ill-starred marriage to Lord Darnley. The costumed Queen and her soon-to-be-murdered husband...

Scottish councils’ electric cars doing as little as 1,600 miles a year

Scottish News July 22, 2015 0

ELECTRIC cars bought by “green” Scots councils are covering as little as 1,600 miles a year. Despite price tags in the region of £25,000 per vehicle,...

Trio of bridesmaids pose naked on Forth Road Bridge in bid to win wedding prize

Scottish News July 17, 2015 0

A TRIO of daring bridesmaids have made the ultimate sacrifice for their best friend - by posing naked on the Forth Road Bridge to win...

75 year old Scot becomes world champion of powerlifting

Scottish News July 10, 2015 0

A 75-year-old Scottish pensioner has become a world champion powerlifter - despite having a bad back. The remarkable OAP trains for an hour and a half...

Disappointment for Scots kids as rocket is blown up by rocket

Scottish News July 10, 2015 0

THE spectacular destruction of a rocket high above the Atlantic caused major disappointment - including in Scottish primary schools. The unmanned SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket burst...

Vikings lose their crown: Studies show Celts may have been the horn helmeted warriors

Scottish News July 10, 2015 0

CELTS may have been the real horned helmet-wearing warriors and not the Vikings, according to the British Museum. A new exhibition features a horned bronzed helmet...

“Groping” care worker could be struck off for “inappropriate conduct”

Scottish News July 10, 2015 0

A CARE worker could be struck off after she allegedly groped a colleague’s bottom and told him she “slept naked”.. Liz Fulton, who worked in Edinburgh,...

Cycle pump: Sir Chris Hoy does “nuclear” farts, claims wife Sarra

Scottish News July 9, 2015 0

SIR Chris Hoy has been accused of doing “nuclear” farts by his long-suffering wife. The six-time Olympic cyclist was publicly shamed on twitter by Sarra Hoy,...

Haggis the chipmunk has got his mouth full as he hoards paper

Scottish News July 9, 2015 0

MEET Haggis - the world’s greediest chipmunk. The five-month-old rodent, who lives in Kirkwall, Orkney, has an astonishing ability - and determination - to cram food,...

Cat saves life of elderly woman

Scottish News July 8, 2015 0

A PENSIONER’S life was saved by her cat after the clever pet clawed at a window, attracting the attention of a passer by. Ellen Kay, 71,...

RNLI threatens to “bring in big guns” against Facebook page opposing St Abbs closure

Scottish News July 7, 2015 0

LIFEBOAT chiefs have threatened to shut down a Facebook page which is campaigning to save a doomed station. The ‘Rnli Scotland’ page carries a big banner...

Donald Trump defeated in opinion poll – by an avocado

In Brief July 7, 2015 0

DONALD Trump’s bid for president of the US was dealt a blow today after he lost an opinion poll - to an avocado. A Twitter account...

Phil Jupitus makes return to Scottish art galleries

Scottish News July 7, 2015 0

WELL-known comedian and public figure, Phil Jupitus has shown himself to be as sharp with drawing as he is with one liners. The funnyman appeared at...

Meet Alan and his first class pe-degree dog, Fudge

Scottish News July 7, 2015 0

A COCKER spaniel called Fudge will today don graduation robes and a mortar board after helping his owner get a degree. The six-year-old pooch starred in...

“I heard the thud through window” says tram accident witness

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

A MAN was taken to hospital after being hit by an Edinburgh tram today. The 32-year-old was rushed to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after the collision,...

Sir Chris Hoy’s son visits post box painted gold in his father’s honour

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

SIR Chris Hoy has taken his son on a sightseeing tour around Edinburgh - and showed the tot his golden postbox and handprints. The six-time Olympic...

Justify caesarean operations says Director of Royal College of Midwives

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

ONE of Scotland’s top midwives has called for NHS boards to be made to justify caesarean operations. Gillian Smith, director of the Royal College of Midwives, said...

Oh Phuket: Ladyboys of Bangkok get their kilts lifted

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

THE lady boys of Bangkok are “devastated” - after their kilts were stolen just before the opening night of their Scottish tour. Five custom-fitted kilts of “various...

From brand new to rusty ruin: Glaswegian car specialists “rot” £27,000 new car

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

CAR design specialists in Glasgow have become an an online hit after turning a brand new car into a rusty wreck. These pictures show how a...

My little cony: Kelpies get the traffic cone treatment from Edinburgh shopper

Scottish News July 6, 2015 0

A CHEEKY shopper has given the iconic Kelpies statues the “cone treatment”. Mini versions of the giant structures were put on view to the public on...

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