Scottish spaceport near protected areas approved despite local opposition Project close to bird sanctuaries in Outer Hebrides gets go-ahead after no objections from Scotland’s environment agencies The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023
A funeral for fish and chips: why are Britain’s chippies disappearing? The long read: Plenty of people will tell you the East Neuk of Fife in Scotland is the best place in the world to eat fish and chips. So what happens when its chippies – and chippies across the UK – start to close? The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection named 2023 museum of the year Institution that reopened in 2022 after renovation hailed as extraordinary and world class as it takes £120,000 prize The Guardian - UK · Jul 12, 2023
Do you scream for ice-cream? 12 top UK vendors for that frozen fix The pick of some of the country’s best-loved parlours, vans and holes in the wall The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2023
Sabrina Carpenter review – pop’s next big thing is best when she lets loose Leaving behind her Disney discography for stylish soft rock and tongue-in-cheek kitsch, the US star still needs to find a vision for her ballads The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2023
The unwanted Celtic history lesson Brendan Rodgers will swerve as Harald Brattbakk predicts Parkhead 'continuity' Rodgers is the heavy favourite to take over and former striker Brattbakk reckons it's a shrewd move that will help them sidestep any turbulence. Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
‘We need change’: Scottish Labour hoping to capitalise on SNP turmoil Party leader Anas Sarwar senses a shift in attitudes while knocking on doors for a potential byelection The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2023
Muted celebration as Edinburgh tram line finally finished Project cost city £1bn and 12 years of disruption after multiple delays and legal battles The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023
Adventurers reach Rockall in bid to live on north Atlantic islet for 60 days After defying rough seas, team leader Cam Cameron aims to beat 45-day record for staying on isolated rock The Guardian - UK · May 31, 2023
Encore! Surefire shows returning for the Edinburgh festival in 2023 In the run-up to the festival, our writers will choose new productions that have caught their eye – but here’s a selection of those we’ve already reviewed The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023
Tam Cowan: Souness looks great for 70... although his teeth, nose and hair are only 15 Tam Cowan shares his weekly wisdom Daily Record · May 18, 2023
‘We’re going to fight this hard’: Labour keen for byelection test in Rutherglen Anticipated vote would be chance to take on a shaken SNP and send message to voters UK-wide The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
111 by Modou, Glasgow: ‘A banging recipe for a great place’ – restaurant review The innovative menu at 111 by Modou in Glasgow is really amazing. The story of its chef is pretty amazing too, writes Jay Rayner The Guardian - UK · Mar 26, 2023
‘It’s very hard to make any kind of reasonable living’: the risky business of theatre As their Edinburgh fringe hit Sap heads on a UK tour, playwright Rafaella Marcus and producer Ellie Keel discuss the future of new writing, the rise of ‘safe’ programming and the need for better funding The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023 A Little Life review – four hours of brutality and misery, but what for? Adelaide Entertainment Centre, Adelaide festivalIvo van Hove’s adaptation of the popular and controversial novel, about one man’s traumatic past and his refusal to be helped, is an endurance test
The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023 Friday briefing: How Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation could transform Scottish politics In today’s newsletter: The first minister’s shock resignation this week raises many questions about the future of her party and nation
The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2023 Salmon deaths on Scotland’s fish farms double – but are jellyfish to blame? Marine farmers point finger at jellyfish swarms but campaigners call for boycott to curb ‘ever-worsening problem’ of overcrowding
The Guardian - UK · Jan 10, 2023 How community crofting experiment could help repopulate the Highlands Hopes Glengarry’s affordable woodland homes scheme could provide answers to Scotland’s rural housing crisis
The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2023 Meet the people who took an evening class… and changed their life Whether you are stuck in a rut or have ambitions you’d still like to pursue, adult education gives you a second chance. Six people tell Michael Segalov how taking a course inspired them
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2023 Glasgow considers legal graffiti walls amid street art renaissance Council discussing how best to channel creativity as murals help transform many areas of city
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2022 ‘We will never stop trying’: what we’ve learned from a lifetime of activism Six campaigners who have dedicated decades fighting for what they believe in, or started later in life, tell Michael Segalov their remarkable stories of courage and perseverance
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2022 A lochside walk to a pub with live music: the Old Mill Inn, Pitlochry, Scotland Spawning salmon have to tackle a fish ladder on this river – but for walkers it’s an easy scenic stroll
Daily Record · Dec 4, 2022 Celtic legend Murdo MacLeod vows to fight back after nearly dying following heart surgery The Hoops hero - who spent over three months in hospital, including eight weeks on a ventilator - got home from hospital but has a long road to recovery.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2022 Leftfield, Edinburgh: ‘Just the place for a dark night’ – restaurant review Classic dishes served with poise and elegance. There are so many reasons to linger at this bistro
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2022 Dining across the divide: ‘I thought: are they going to send me a screaming unionist?’ She’s got reservations about Scottish independence; he would vote yes again. But can they agree on Westminster?