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How the Mobile Entertainment Economy is Reshaping Global Digital Consumption

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How to spend a weekend in Glasgow: Where to eat, drink, shop and explore

While many pick Edinburgh as their favourite Scottish city, a weekend away full of food, great cocktails and a relaxing spa break left Meg Honigmann almost speechless

Evening Standard

Duchess Sophie proved warm winter outfits can still be elegant with shearling jacket and wide-leg trousers

This outerwear style makes a relaxed yet chic alternative to the tailored coats the royals usually wear

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Scotland forecast to benefit from ‘coolcations’ as Med becomes too hot

Visitors are also expected to seek quieter alternatives to sites such as the Fairy Pools on Skye, which are becoming ‘victims of their own virality’.

Evening Standard

Thousands gather as Edinburgh welcomes new year with spectacular fireworks

The display marked the culmination of an evening of festivities in the Scottish capital, which included the sold-out Hogmanay Street Party.

Evening Standard

Zoo’s penguin parade axed due to bird flu fears

Edinburgh Zoo bosses made the decision to cancel the Wee Waddle in the interest of protecting the animals.

The Independent UK

Grassmarket businesses warn of possible power outages on Hogmanay

A number of power cuts have affected the area in recent days.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader

The so-called tourist tax will add 5% to accommodation bills in the Scottish capital from July.

Evening Standard

Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation

Scotland’s capital will welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate the new year.

Evening Standard

Head of Botanic Garden says knighthood is an ‘immense honour’

For the past 12 years Simon Milne has had the title of Regius Keeper at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh ready to enjoy Hogmanay after ‘disappointment’ of last year

Last year’s events to welcome the New Year had to be cancelled because of a storm.

The Independent UK

Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find

The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023.

Evening Standard

In Pictures: Royal and presidential visits make it year to remember in Scotland

The royals and US President Donald Trump all made memorable visits to the country in 2025.

Evening Standard

The transport disruption to expect as Met Office issues weather warning

Dozens more KLM flights to and from Amsterdam have been cancelled, while the West Coast Main Line is closed in multiple locations

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Ryanair plane evacuated on Scottish runway after fuel truck crash

The Boeing 737-8 ‘came in contact’ with the cab of a ground vehicle on Monday

The Guardian - UK

‘Scotland is an exciting place to do business’ – meet the whisky makers shaking up a traditional industry

Two lifelong friends and whisky fanatics have brought innovation to Scotland’s thriving food and drink scene with the UK’s first vertical distillery

Evening Standard

Scotland has its first curator of archaeological human remains

The collection is based in Edinburgh.

The Guardian - UK

Scotland officials weigh up smoking ban exception for supervised crack use

Move follows increase in drug users switching from injecting heroin to smoking crack in Glasgow and Edinburgh

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The Independent UK

Budget train company launches London to Scotland service with £33 tickets

The Glasgow route will be linked with Falkirk, Edinburgh and London King’s Cross

Evening Standard

University lecturers suspend strike action after compulsory job cuts ruled out

University of Edinburgh staff have already walked out for nine days in 2025 in a dispute over the institution’s plans to make £140 million of cuts.

The Independent UK

Scottish government confirms cost bringing Tour de France to Edinburgh

Scotland secured the Grand Départ of the 2027 men’s Tour de France nine months ago

Evening Standard

Hitman to serve at least 26 years in jail for Hogmanay shooting

Grant Hunter grinned and gave a thumbs-up to the public gallery as he was taken down from the dock after sentencing.

Evening Standard

Paid assassin to be sentenced for Hogmanay murder of suspected gangster

Marc Webley, 38, died after he was shot by Grant Hunter outside a pub in Edinburgh on December 31, 2023.

Evening Standard

Bob Geldof ‘delighted’ Live Aid musical will tour UK and Ireland

Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical will visit cities including Cardiff, Manchester and Edinburgh in 2027.

The Guardian - UK

Editor of Times and Sunday Times in Scotland is charged over ‘indecent communications’

David McCann, 43, was arrested after police searched his flat in Edinburgh

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