SNP annual conference in Inverness day 1 highlights

SNP in Inverness, Scotland. The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) leader and Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond opened the conference and said that their conference was a "launchpad" for the SNP's campaign in the...

Sean Connery traffic warden dies

Below is a story about a traffic warden who has recently died. I remember this bloke from a few years ago when he gave Scottish celebrity Sean Connery a parking ticket. I though I would share this story. " A...

Runrig guitarist seriously ill in hospital

A guitarist from the Scottish band Runrig is in hospital after collapsing in a train station after returning from a gig on the Black Isle north of Inverness . Malcolm Jones is seriously ill in hospital after the...

Polish now the second language spoken in Scottish Schools

For the first time ever the second language spoke most in Scottish schools is Polish in 19 local authorities across the country. In the past it has been Punjabi and Urdu that was heard most, but in recent times alongside Polish, Cantonese, Arabic, French and Gaelic are up and...

Beached sperm whale dies in firth

A whale which got stuck on the beach near Inverness, Scotland has died, bringing the creature's sad story to a conclusion. Send in any photos or videos you might have of attempts to rescue this poor thing."A...

Kirk papers reveal charmed cows

" Kirk papers reveal charmed cows Responsible animal husbandry is practised on today's farms Kirk session records have revealed examples of...

Franz Ferdinand Rocks A Village Hall In Shetland

"FRANZ Ferdinand were crowned kings of Shetland last night after rounding off their intimate tour of Scotland with two blistering gigs. But their equipment almost didn't make it. The Franz boys arrived at the...

One old lady locked in the lavatory

"A great grandmother popped into a public loo after a long journey - and ended up locked in for 12 hours. Gwyneth Coles, 77, certainly knew what the matter was when a caretaker locked up the toilet block in Pickering, North Yorkshire. He had shouted out: "Anyone in?" but...

YouTube airing for The Battle of Culloden

"A re-enactment of the last battle to be fought on British soil has been placed on the file sharing website YouTube. The film aims to provide new insights into the Battle of Culloden, as well as forming the...

Loch Ness in World Heritage Bid

Scotland's most beautiful and deepest loch which is already a household name, now aims for the highest award."World Heritage status is being sought from the United Nations for Loch Ness and the Great...

Giant Monkeys Take to the Streets of Scotland

Massive monkeys have invaded Scotland's high streets, heralding the beginning of the Six Cities Design Festival. "Six giant inflatable monkeys have appeared in cities across Scotland. The 30ft creations are by...

Scottish Highlanders Reject New Tesco in Inverness

In recent years Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, has been dubbed by some as 'Tesco Town" - others call the area "Tulloch City". What is clear is both Tesco and local builders Tulloch effectively control...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free...

'Please Help these Special Children'

''My heart goes out to these Special People, they really do deserve a better chance in life. They are disadvantaged from birth. They are segregated and moved to other districts and due to this they have no...

Petrol misery at the pumps

''The suspected contaminated fuel was allegedly sold by some service stations, including supermarket chains Tescos and Morrisons, mainly in the southeast of England. My sympathy goes out to the drivers who...

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