- Rangers FC enters administration
- First-time buyers seize duty bonus
- Third man held in ear attack probe
- Panda cake treat for zoo keepers
- Homelessness 'down by a fifth'
- Two arrested after house drugs raid
- Toddler death case report released
- Rail signal staff on 24-hour strike
- Marchers support same-sex marriage
- Sheridan in legal bid over damages
- Fishing quotas talks set to resume
- Valentine treat for solo polar bear
- Rangers to go into administration
- Police name death crash teenager
- Restaurant stand-off: man in court
- Man faces 'siege' murder bid charge
- Grimason backs arms trade treaty
- 'Progress' made in referendum talks
- Edinburgh 'best city of the future'
- Children targeted in exercise drive
Culture
Tragedy of the Scottish pioneers who helped launch oldest fixture
THE driver of the Glasgow to Hamilton train was making good time, about a mile north of Blantyre, when he saw a figure standing on the track. Frantically sounding his whistle, he cut off the steam but it was too late to stop and the locomotive ploughed into the captain of Scotland’s rugby team, killing him instantly.
Analysis: A work that has touched the hearts of the people
THE important thing about The Singing Butler is that Vettriano responded to his environment, which was the coast of Fife.
Charles Dickens’ last readings in Edinburgh
The year is 1869 and distinguished author, Charles Dickens, has for some years, been traveling around the world performing readings of his hugely popular stories to packed theatres. On a cold Edinburgh evening, the 26th February 1869, an eager crowd within the George Street Music Hall awaits his dramatic and enigmatic performance, which they know will be the last he ever performs in the city.
Glimpse of a young Walter Scott on his way to Waverley
AGED 19 and studying to be a lawyer, it would be some time before he became an established household name.
Yet a glimpse into the life Sir Walter Scott was living as a young academic in the Capital has been revealed as a rare census goes on sale to the public for the first time.
Tim Cornwell: Brigadoon and a Brave new world
CALL me a jaded cynic – alright, it’s been done. But when Scotland’s energy, enterprise and tourism minister describes an animated Hollywood film as a “once-in-a-century” marketing opportunity, is it the best way to sell Scotland to the world?
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Scottish Word of the Day: Fash
‘FASH, dinna fash yersel’ – Fash has two main meanings; one being not to get annoyed by a situation, and the other being not to inconvenience yourself with something or someone.
1 commentGovernment announces that an exam’s an exam for a’ that
All pupils sitting Higher English exams will be required to answer a question on Scottish texts, Education Secretary Michael Russell will announce today.
Public monument to honour Sir Patrick Geddes in Edinburgh’s Old Town
A PUBLIC garden and a monument in honour of celebrated town planner Sir Patrick Geddes are to be created in the shadow of one of his finest creations in Edinburgh’s Old Town.
1 comment- Broken Rangers: Club signals intention to go into administration
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- Rangers blame HMRC for driving club to brink of administration
- Six Nations: Steadman given notice as ruthless Robinson seeks to strengthen team
- Rangers FC enters administration
- Scottish independence: No breakthrough in talks between Alex Salmond and Michael Moore
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
- The Rumour Mill: Tuesday’s football news and gossip
- Alex Salmond claims Scottish independence would be good for English regions
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Weather for Edinburgh
Tuesday 14 February 2012
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