A climber was airlifted from Ben Nevis after a fall during an ascent of Tower Ridge. A rescue team safely evacuated all climbers. A climber was airlifted from Ben Nevis after a fall during an ascent of Tower Ridge. A rescue team safely evacuated all climbers. Ben Nevis Climber Rescued After Fall on Snow Covered…
A Scottish mountain rescue team saved an injured person after a difficult 10-hour mission in extreme weather. Scots Mountain Rescue Team in Ten Hour Extreme SOS Mission Someone got hurt in the Scottish mountains. It happened on the Five Sisters of Kintail range. Rescuers faced extreme conditions during the operation, and the whole thing took…
Ian Latimer, former Northern Constabulary chief, has passed away at 68. Tributes honour the respected leader. Former Northern Constabulary Chief Ian Latimer Dies at 68 A former police chief in Scotland passed away. Ian Latimer was 68. He died at his home in Beauly on Wednesday, February 12th. Ian Latimer used to lead Northern Constabulary,…
Scottish councils’ parking profits surged to £47M. Glasgow and Edinburgh lead, raising questions about revenue vs. traffic reduction. Scottish Councils See £47M Windfall From Parking Fees, Which Charge Most? Parking profits in Scotland rose a lot. Figures show they jumped from £27.5 million to £47.2 million between 2021-22 and 2023-24. Some councils made more than…
A rapist’s Valentine’s Day release appeal fails. The survivor expresses relief, feeling both broken and unheard. Rape Survivor Relieved Rapist Stays in Jail After Release Appeal Fails A rapist lost his release appeal. He sought freedom on Valentine’s Day. He had served only half his sentence. Ellie Wilson was Daniel McFarlane’s girlfriend. He raped her…
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…