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Review of the Polti La Vaporella XT120C steam generated iron
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Land of Canada’s Scottish clans
A direct route from Edinburgh to Halifax puts the history and hospitality of Nova Scotia just six hours away...
The 'suffering' trader forced to spend £40k on vans to comply with Edinburgh LEZ
He told Edinburgh Live: “It’s never a good time to spend £40,000 on something you don’t need to spend it on. The vans were roadworthy, they were well-maintained, and they were good vans. A penalty for breaching the LEZ starts at £60, with a 50 per cent discount if paid …
Skipping Ropes to Suffragettes: The Power of Youth Voice
I discuss the vitality of uplifting young girls' voices to speak out and share their opinions, particularly in the 'free speech' world of today, we must consider young people when making decisions within democracy.
The Scottish housing sector can build back better
Those of us in the Scottish housing industry would do well to ask ourselves the question from the second half of this statement. Earlier this year exclusive analysis by Riverside Scotland for The Scotsman showed that the number of new homes built in Scotland has fallen to the lowest level …
‘Their stories must not be lost’ - remembering the names, lives, and contributions of those persecuted by the Nazi Holocaust
I remember the first time I saw the little brass plates tucked between cobblestones in the German town I grew up in – the street my grandmother had lived on for a large part of her life.
Books are so much more than short-term pleasures
When I was around eight years old, I won first prize at a local reading competition in the small German town I grew up in.
Take women’s safety seriously, not only when it’s too late
It’s time we keep the momentum going, keep talking about women’s safety, and listen to experts in the field – not just when a woman is murdered, but all year round.
Antonin Panenka: Czech legend opens up on intensive care, clash with Celtic, 'no ridicule' and rates copycat penalties at Hibs and Dunfermline
Interview with legend behind the "Panenka" penalty kick
Inside the weird and wonderful world of Scottish ASMR
“ASMR not only helps me to relax but it also provides an opportunity for me to escape from the stress and reality life can bring."
Belarussian regime survivor pleads with Scotland to oppose tyranny in his homeland
Belarussian regime survivor pleads with Scotland to oppose tyranny in his homeland A survivor of Alexander Lukashenko’s Belarus, Europe’s last surviving dictatorship, has pleaded with Scotland to open its eyes to the ‘tragedy’ befalling his homeland. But now, after 26 years of autocratic rule by the former Communist-era politician, he …
How a fictional pen pal has helped Scottish men to lose weight
How a fictional pen pal has helped Scottish men to lose weight More than 100 Scottish men took part in a weight-loss study where they received random text messages five times a week from a fictional character called Slim. The aim of the ‘Game of Stones’ study was to explore …
Donald Trump’s Mother: the story of Mary Anne MacLeod Trump as BBC documentary uncovers the US President’s Scottish roots
A documentary following the rags-to-riches story of Donald Trump’s Scottish mother, Mary Anne MacLeod Trump, airs on BBC Alba tonight (Tuesday 17 September). It documents how Mary, born into a poverty-stricken family on the Isle of Lewis, emigrated to New York City and married into one of the wealthiest property …
The Nest: release date, cast and plot of the new Martin Compston drama set in Glasgow
A new five-part drama is coming to BBC One starring Line of Duty’s Martin Compston and written by BAFTA award-winning Nicole Taylor. Exploring the consequences of a pact between a wealthy couple and a teenage girl, which changes all of their lives forever, it looks set to be the next …
Remembering the Glasgow Fair: when the city shut down and families went “doon the watter”
It may be hard to imagine now but there was a time, not so long ago, when the whole of Glasgow would virtually shut down for the last two weeks of July. It was known as the Glasgow Fair Fortnight, and in times gone by, factories, shipyards and businesses would …
Take a Liberty in Sweden
Deep in the heart of Scandinavia lies a classic British country house, as Laura Millar discovers
A glimpse of paradise
One of Malaysia’s most beautiful islands brings nature into focus; and more wildlife can be found in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, finds Laura Millar
Reflections on the Amazing
Japan’s compelling capital has always seemed like a blend of futuristic and ancient, as Laura Millar discovers on a visit to Tokyo
The White Stuff
Ski novice Laura Millar finds guaranteed snow and Michelin-starred meals at a stylish Swiss resort in the heart of Graubunden...
Cities of the St Lawrence
One’s hip and artsy, the other’s steeped in history; here’s why Montreal and Quebec City make the perfect break, writes Laura Millar
Long and Winding Roads...
Corsica is a treasure trove of citadels, coves and beaches with lush, green interiors; but be prepared to never (quite) get into top gear, writes Laura Millar
More than Enough...
Ikos Dassia on Corfu takes the all-inclusive model and improves on it brilliantly, finds Laura Millar...
Treasures of the Desert
The magnificent Joshua tree is the star of the scrub in the eponymous national park in California, finds Laura Millar