Scottish police have seized over £3.4 million worth of cannabis in just six weeks in 2025, highlighting a surge in production. Scotland Copes With Cannabis Surge: £3.4M Seized Already This Year Hey, want to hear something crazy? Scottish police seized a lot of cannabis. It was worth £3,425,000 in just six weeks in 2025! Criminals…
Edinburgh considers £600k for Portobello toilets after complaints about public urination. More funding could fix toilets citywide. Edinburgh Council Updates Portobello Public Toilet Plans After Concerns Edinburgh might get new toilets by Portobello Beach. The council considers spending £600,000 because people complained about public urination there and residents deal with it near their homes. More…
Scots reveal their favorite towns, highlighting scenery, outdoor pursuits, and community appeal for potential residents. Locals Name Scotland’s Best Towns for Scenery and Outdoor Activities People in Scotland picked their favorite towns to live in. Scotland has both busy cities and peaceful nature spots. A person planning to move asked for town advice online. They…
ScotRail fares increasing 3.8% in April. See the predicted cost for Aberdeen routes to Glasgow, Edinburgh, and more. Aberdeen Train Ticket Prices Update Following ScotRail Fare Increase Hey, I have some news about train fares in Aberdeen. They are going up again starting in April. The Scottish Government said they will increase them by 3.8%.…
ScotRail fares in Glasgow increase April 1. Key routes detailed with peak and off-peak prices. Season ticket discount remains. Glasgow ScotRail Fare Increase New Ticket Prices on Busiest Routes ScotRail tickets cost more starting in April. This means train travel will be more expensive. The government says they kept the increase small. They want train…
George Bathgate, a 95 year old from Midlothian, passed away after 80 years of service to the Scouts. Receiving an award at Windsor Castle. Midlothian Man, 95, Honored for 80 Years With the Scouts Before Passing George Bathgate died on January 29, 2025. He was 95. He spent eight decades with the Scouts. He got…
Sewer work on Boswall Avenue led to the discovery of a suspected grenade, prompting a bomb squad response. Bomb Squad Called to Edinburgh Home After Grenade Discovery An Edinburgh street saw an unusual event. Someone found a “concerning” item. It happened during sewer work. Scottish Water was doing routine maintenance on Boswall Avenue. This took…
St Andrew’s in Clermiston may close after Easter due to rising costs. Members will discuss options, including joining another parish. Edinburgh Church Faces Closure Due to Financial Struggles After Easter Clermiston’s church may close after Easter. It’s St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. A letter went to church members explaining future service options. The church can no…
Council tax increases across Scotland spark concerns as residents grapple with rising living costs. Scottish Council Tax Hikes Squeeze Residents Amid Cost of Living Crisis Scottish councils plan to raise taxes after years of under-funding. Some people think taxes are already too high, but the SNP says councils got a fair deal and are happier…
‘Iceman’ Jamie Stevenson’s 20 year sentence for cocaine smuggling and running a valium factory is reduced after appeal. Jamie Stevenson Smiles as Sentence Cut in £100M Cocaine Plot Jamie “Iceman” Stevenson was happy in court. Judges reduced his prison time by almost four years. The 59-year-old smiled at the prison staff. Judges thought his original…