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Michelin Star Scottish restaurant owners issue statement on venue sale

Feuds, fights and reconciliations? Here's the ten most searched for, vitriolic music feuds according to Google analytics.

Is Kendrick v Drake the most searched for music feud in history?

Why is Oasis and Knebworth such a hallowed combination for many music fans in the UK?

Why are Oasis fans thinking Knebworth is back on the cards?

Are the odds in favour for Remember Monday this early before the Eurovision Song Contest final, or are Sweden's KAJ set to see Sweden become the most crowned champions in Eurovision history this year?

Who is the early frontrunner to win the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest?

Tents at the National Jazz, Blues and Rock Festival in Reading, UK.

Five festivals that existed before the first Glastonbury Festival

In the present day, Halloween is largely used as an excuse to whip out your best fancy dress costume and eat lots of sweets. However, in ancient Scotland the festival represented not only a significant milestone in the year relating to the harvest but also the time of year when the veil between the world of the living and the world of spirits such as demons, spirits and witches was at its thinnest. As such, this was when the Celts would take action to ward off the evil which threatened them and their land.

Story of Scotland's 'witches' revealed in book by pair who won pardon

Drumsheugh Baths in Dean Village is one of the buildings chosen by architecture critic Robin Ward in his new book, The Pocket Guide to Edinburgh's Best Buildings.

11 of Edinburgh's lesser-seen architectural gems, as chosen by critic

All the tech, history and music you could want - all in one app!

Readly review: The best way to read tech and music mags

Young artist Connor Draycott puts the finishing touches to a new portrait of James Finlayson.

Portrait of Scottish actor who inspired Homer Simpson catchphrase

Lightweight boxer Dick McTaggart who won 'Lightweight' gold at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne. He was also awarded the Val Barker Trophy, as the games outstanding boxer.

Tributes pour in for Scottish Olympic boxing champion Dick McTaggart

You can pet the dog in Highlands-set adventure game Farewell, North.

Here are 15 notable games set in Scotland - including A Highland Song

The five-star Scottish mansion hotel that's been tranformed

A case of different music ideologies or an oversaturation of a genre? What was said in the beef between NIN's Trent Reznor and Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst?

Limp Bizkit v Nine Inch Nails: the battle of commercialism vs art

We predict what Oasis could perform at their upcoming reunion shows in 2025 - but is Wonderwall their most played song live?

Which Oasis tracks are most likely to feature in their reunion shows?

The Aberlemno 3 Pictish stone, which had been housed in a protective box, was blown over causing extensive damage

Damage to one of 'most beautiful' carved stones in UK is heartbreaking Scotsman comment

Raffle House's £2.8 million prize sits alongside some rather prestigious postcodes

More details released about an incredible £2.8m dream house prize

Charles Gascoigne was a Scottish industrialist.

The statue of forgotten Scottish industrialist in occupied Ukraine

Druids were a shared feature of ancient Celtic culture that has been revived in more recent times (Picture: Joseph Martin Kronheim, 1868)

How 'Celts' struggled throughout history to become a political force Ian Stewart

Edinburgh skyline

The architecture fan who compiled list of Edinburgh's best buildings

Dr Sarah Laurenson, of National Museums Scotland, with some of the items in the national collection to have their Gaelic origins retold and reinforced. PIC: Duncan McGlynn

Gaelic origins of 100 museum objects to 'set record straight'

Stefano and Davy

Why Fife restaurant is still a icon, as it celebrates 20th birthday

John Cena is set to return to the Elimination Chamber structure this weekend, but has he competed in there the most since the match was first devised?

Explainer Who has the most wins and eliminations in WWE's Elimination Chamber?

Caledonia Gladiators have broken another Scottish women's basketball record. Cr: Caledonia Gladiators.

Scottish club hit new milestone in women’s basketball first

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer delivers a statement on defence spending in the Downing Street Briefing Room

Starmer denies Trump is setting UK policy as defence spending is hiked

Bookshelf

Danish novel translated by Scot longlisted for Booker Prize award

Mike Hume and John Robb

Time capsule unearthed in Scottish theatre renovation

Here's 17 distinctively Scottish songs that music fans should know about - or at least, of.

From ballads to pop: 17 essential Scottish songs you need to hear

Scotch Whisky faces the highest tax rate in any G7 country, and will now rise further.

English ‘single malt’ whisky - and why it could ‘undermine’ Scotch

Despite being considered a pioneer of rock music and a cultural icon, Jimi Hendrix's first live show saw him fired just after one gig.

Jimi Hendrix’s first stage debut - and why he was fired after one set

The Dundonald family portrait

The cool cafe that's opening in historic spot in Outlander village

Ad Feature Michelin listed in the South of Scotland

The Pastels, Orange Juice, Marmalade and more Scottish acts have had an influence on the musical landscape over the years.

27 iconic Scottish musicians and bands who helped define music history

The Nazi medal and Swastika badge sold at auction

Auction house will no longer sell Nazi artefacts due to 'sensitivity'

Dunfermline Abbey

Robert the Bruce abbey faces 'eye-watering' £8m bill

What the American single malt category recognition means for Scotch

Three of the world's highest earning rugby players - from England, Scotland and Wales.

Rugby Rich List 2025: The 10 best paid rugby union stars in the world

Here are 10 of the most eye-catching moments from the Super Bowl 2025 - including Taylor Swift, Donald Trump and Kendrick Lamar. Cr: Getty Images.

Here 10 of the most eye-catching moments at the Super Bowl

The Collectors Hall was originally used as a place for people in need to ask for help from the church.

Look inside historic Glasgow building to be turned into event space

Who has the most Super Bowl wins in history? Cr: Getty Images.

Here is the full list of every team to have to won the Super Bowl

Why giving Clyde 'personhood' would make Glasgow like London or Paris

Take a look back at the moments that led to the heated feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, as Drake's team file a legal petition over "Not Like Us."

Will the Kendrick v Drake feud escalate at Super Bowl LIX?

The commemorative coins mark the 60th anniversary of the first Red Arrows display

The Royal Mint has just launched some special Red Arrows 50p coins

These collectors' items are limited editions to ensure they remain valuable - and some are already incredibly expensive

Playing darts is not a bad way to bolster your bank balance.

Darts Rich List 2025: The 13 richest darts players in history

We own a £21m castle. We're selling up after 700 years in the family

2024 Royal Rumble champions Cody Rhodes and Bayley.

What time is the Royal Rumble? How to watch the WWE wrestling event

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Up Helly Aa: 16 mesmerising images from the historic celebration

Nelson monument is to close until July.

Iconic monument in Scottish city to close to public until July

Fred Durst 'hate' reaching fever pitch and mainstream success; it's been 25 years since Limp Bizkit's Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was released.

Revisiting Limp Bizkit’s Chocolate Starfish & Hot Dog Flavored Water

Two-thirds of Brits would fail the citizenship test

Ad Feature Two-thirds of Brits stumped by UK citizenship test, research shows

TRIBE Paris - it’s more than a hotel, it’s about community

Paris with Tribe: How to rediscover most romantic city in the world

Emerging technologies are transforming our approach to wellness and disease management

Ad Feature Health tech is evolving but what does this mean for our health?

Chris Brown has launched a defamation lawsuit over allegations made in a 2024 documentary.

Chris Brown files defamation lawsuit over claims made in documentary

A reconstruction of Tinnis Fort in the Scottish Borders around 600 AD when the Drumelzier Merlin legend was set. Illustration by Chris Mitchell/GUARD Archaeology.

The search for Scotland's Merlin myth in the spotlight

U.S. President Donald Trump takes the oath of office as Barron Trump and Melania Trump look on.

President Trump's Inauguration in Pictures: 21 photos of the day

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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