Thomas Mackay
The Scotsman
United Kingdom
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What is ChatGPT? Why has it been blocked? ‘Greatest cheating tool ever invented’ Prof warns
One professor called it “the greatest cheating tool ever invented” as pupils use it to complete homework and University applications while circumventing plagiarism. → Read More
When is Ramadan 2023? What is Ramadan? How long does fasting last?
Ramadan is the first celebration on the Islamic calendar which marks a four-week period of fasting, here’s everything you should know about this holy month in 2023. → Read More
Top 12 romantic restaurants in Edinburgh for Valentine’s Day 2023 as rated by diners
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so to help out here are a few TripAdvisor recommended restaurants for a special evening with your significant other. → Read More
13 Prophecies of the Brahan Seer, Scotland’s own ‘Nostradamus’ (some fulfilled others looming)
History speaks of mysterious men like Nostradamus who had the alleged power to see the future, but did you know Scotland had one too? Legends say that Scottish farmhand Kenneth MacKenzie or the ‘Brahan Seer’ also had “the sight”. → Read More
Duolingo Scottish Gaelic: Is the app good for Gaelic? Does it connect Scots to their heritage? Scotsman reviews
Duolingo is the language learning app that brought over 1 million new users to study Scotland’s ‘dying’ tongue, Scottish Gaelic - but is it effective and does it deepen one’s connection to their Scottish ancestry? → Read More
Scotland in Winter: 10 ‘Most Picturesque’ winter destinations in Scotland ranked in new list including Fife, Stirling and Skye
New research has uncovered the top 10 most picturesque Winter locations in Scotland, featuring gorgeous towns and villages in locations including Fife, Stirling, Skye and Orkney. → Read More
30 of Scotland’s Punniest Shops and Business names to make you chuckle, Thistle do nicely…
If you are ‘kilt-y’ of charge of enjoying a good Scottish pun then you’re in the right place as Scots are famed for their witty sense of humour and these businesses in Scotland prove it. → Read More
Spotify Instafest: How to get Spotify Festival Lineup, make your own music festival poster with Spotify
Instafest is the latest app for Spotify that turns your music tastes into stylish festival lineup posters based on your most listened to artists - here’s how to get your own. → Read More
St Andrew’s Day 2022: When is it, who is Saint Andrew, why do Scots celebrate him?
Scots worldwide are gearing up to celebrate their patron saint, Saint Andrew, soon - but some are wondering when this happens, why we celebrate him, and if it will be a bank holiday for Scotland? Here’s what you should know. → Read More
Who is the richest woman in the world? Top ten richest women in the world 2022 according to Forbes
Forbes reports that we have 2,668 billionaires in the world as of 2022 and while most of them are men there are still women ranking highly, but who are the 10 richest amongst them? Here are the world’s 10 richest women, what they do and what their net worth is. → Read More
St Andrew’s Day 2022: When is it, why do we celebrate it, and is it a bank holiday?
Scots worldwide are gearing up to celebrate their patron saint, Saint Andrew, soon - but some are wondering when this happens, why we celebrate him, and if it will be a bank holiday for Scotland? Here’s what you should know. → Read More
Who called me UK: How to find out who’s calling, where from, and if it is a scam call
Receiving unusual calls from unknown numbers? You’re not alone. Here’s how to find out who’s calling you, where they’re from and what you can do about it. → Read More
Where is Qatar and why is their World Cup so controversial? Everything to know about host nation Qatar
The World Cup is underway in Qatar and 1.5 million fans are expected to visit for the finals, but the tournament has been one of the most contentious to date due to many controversies. → Read More
Who won I’m A Celebrity over the years: Full list of jungle winners from 2002 to 2022 and what they won
There have been 22 celebs who have won ITV’s I’m A Celebrity over the years, a move that has been known to restart their careers or create completely new ones. → Read More
Who won I’m A Celebrity 2022: Winner of the jungle revealed in dramatic final, I’m A Celeb 2022 results
The results are in for the 2022 series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! As a winner was finally declared on Sunday. → Read More
Clans and Castles: 16 Famous Scottish Clans and where their Castles are in Scotland, exploring Scottish heritage
Scottish castles remind us of Scotland’s colourful history, when these beautiful settlements were at the heart of bloody battles being fought by Scottish clans seeking to protect their land from invaders or conquer the land of others. → Read More
When does Black Friday end? Where are the best deals and how can you get them first? Why is it called Black Friday?
Black Friday is a major event on shoppers’ calendars worldwide, famed for incredible deals you wouldn’t get any other time of year. Here’s what you should know about Black Friday 2022 in the UK. → Read More
When is the shortest day of the year UK 2022: When is winter, when is the shortest day, what is the winter solstice?
Winter is coming - and as the temperature drops and the days darken the shortest day of the year will be upon us soon, but when does winter start in 2022 and when is the shortest day? Here’s what you need to know. → Read More
When is Spotify Wrapped 2022? Spotify Wrapped release date, how to get Spotify Wrapped and 2021 Wrapped stats 🎶
Spotify Wrapped is a ‘deep dive’ into the artists, songs and albums that defined your 2022, it stopped collecting your data on October 31 - here’s when Spotify Wrapped should be released this year. → Read More
Who left the jungle last night? I’m A Celebrity 2022 eviction results so far and who still has a chance to win
A sixth contestant has been voted out of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Here’s who has left the Australian jungle so far and who still has a chance to win the final on Sunday. → Read More