Shan Ross
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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Covid Scotland: Closure of pubs and clubs damaging for mental well-being, says research
The closure of pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants during the pandemic has had a significant negative impact on the social and mental wellbeing of adults in the UK, research published today note-0reveals. → Read More
Film fans gather on Mull to celebrate 75th anniversary of I Know Where I’m Going
It was a classic, subversive movie shot largely on the Isle of Mull in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and with a subtle subtext epitomising the desire for a more equal and just society in the aftermath of the Second World War. → Read More
Scottish Borders communities must embrace 'land activism' to reclaim area, says charity official
People in the Scottish Borders need to start questioning who owns Scotland’s land and look to the community buy-outs in the Highlands and Islands, says a leading official of a charity promoting reclaiming of land. → Read More
Peterhead granite pillars crossing Atlantic to New York's luxury Windermere building
For years she was the architectural jewel of New York's Upper West Side and a grande dame of New York apartment life who counted the wealthy elite, then professional working 'New Women' and later celebrities such as Hollywood actor Steve McQueen among her prestigious residents. → Read More
Scots see ‘culture’ as not just about theatre and opera, reveals new research
Scots take a very broad view of what constitutes “culture”, saying it encompasses music, food, crafting and sports as well as theatre and drama, according to public opinion research from the National Trust for Scotland. → Read More
Get ‘bomb factory’ out of here, say Borders villagers
Residents in a small village in the Scottish Borders are campaigning to have a chemical factory, nicknamed ‘the bomb factory’ relocated after an explosion last month left the village in lockdown, a main road closed, and two people taken to hospital. → Read More
Scottish landowners' body slams call to increase deer culls
The body representing Scotland’s landowners has hit out over recommendations calling for the drastic culling of deer. → Read More
Scottish residents win almost £20,000 each as Islanders share a £3m prize
Holidays, new cars, mobile phones and re-painting houses are on the cards as 101 islanders in the Outer Hebrides decide how to spend their £3 million People’s Postcode charity lottery winnings. → Read More
Scottish ‘Cyber kiosk’ fears raised in report to the United Nations
An insufficient legal framework to protect people’s rights from new biometric technologies such as facial recognition and “cyber kiosks” and the disproportionate use of strip searching women and children are among concerns about policing, prisons and access to justice raised with the United Nations (UN) in the latest report from the Scottish Human Rights Commission. → Read More
Educating pupils in Gaelic could harm academic achievement say Scottish Tories
Children's education could suffer by a move which will see Gaelic as the main teaching language for all primary one pupils in the Western Isles from next year, the Scottish Conservative shadow education secretary has said. → Read More
SNP MSP demands apology for "highly offensive" Tory comments on Gaelic education
Children's education could suffer by a move which will see Gaelic as the main teaching language for all primary one pupils in the Western Isles from next year, the Scottish Conservative shadow education secretary has said. → Read More
MSPs demand apology for 'highly offensive' Tory comments on Gaelic education
Children's education could suffer by a move which will see Gaelic as the main teaching language for all primary one pupils in the Western Isles from next year, the Scottish Conservative shadow education secretary has said. → Read More
All primary one pupils in Western Isles to be taught Gaelic for first time
All primary one pupils in the Western Isles are to be automatically enrolled in Gaelic medium education (GME) from next year. → Read More
Scottish council becomes first to teach every pupil in Gaelic
Parents in one Scottish council area will have to ‘opt out’ to have lessons in English instead of Gaelic under new plans. → Read More
Blue Planet effect cited as Scots consumers return to glass milk bottles
The early morning milk round – once a traditional staple in Scottish life – is making a comeback. → Read More
Rugby-playing ‘Vicar of Libby’ is set for kick-off in his new parish
A rugby player nicknamed “The Vicar of Libby” by his rugby club mates is being ordained today as the new minister of a church in Aberdeen. → Read More
Generation of Scottish children facing ‘future of poverty’, says Cosla
A generation of Scottish children could continue to live in poverty and be unable to realise their full potential, the body representing Scotland’s councils has warned. → Read More
New play will portray meeting between Robert Burns’ wife and his mistress
They were the two women caught up in an eternal triangle with Robert Burns, who regarded both of them as his greatest loves. → Read More
Porter says she got no money for infamous Houses of Parliament photo
Gail Porter, the television presenter has revealed she “never got a penny” for the naked photo of herself which propelled her to stardom. → Read More
Vin Diesel (aka) Sinclair creates visitor surge at Rosslyn Chapel
Hollywood star Vin Diesel’s visit to Rosslyn Chapel while he was in Edinburgh filming ‘Fast and Furious 9’ helped boost visitor numbers, the ‘Da Vinci Code’ chapel’s director has said. → Read More