The charming new Perth Museum sits next to the city’s other cultural treasures: Greg Holmes “The Stone of Destiny is not a destination, but rather the beginning of a new journey for the city,” smiles Xander McDade, Perth’s dynamic 30-year-old Lord Provost, as he greets me on the opening day of the sparkling new Perth … Read more
Sue Brodie (right) and Sandra Colamartino both helped organize and competed in the 1994 Women’s World Cup – The Telegraph/Charlotte Graham It’s been thirty years since England won the Women’s Rugby World Cup in Scotland – a rebel event that is perhaps the most unlikely tournament in sporting history. Despite strong opposition from rugby union’s … Read more
With history, nature and views, Arran has a lot to offer visitors – Alamy I’m writing this in one of the toughest places on earth. On the ferry, ripped away from the soaring eagles, epic drams and vaulted mountains of my favorite Scottish island. By default, Arran is my favorite island in the world. I’ve … Read more
Coreen Grant scored Scotland’s opening try as they almost ran out winners in Cardiff – Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers Wales 18 Scotland 20 It was a shame that this ended with a missed conversion and a failed box kick, as Scotland and Wales once again put on an exciting and compelling match that went … Read more
JK Rowling was parodied in the character Jo, says women’s group – Samir Hussein/WireImage Scottish police are accused of targeting JK Rowling by creating a fictional character called ‘Jo’ who believes sex is binary and bizarrely calls for trans people to be sent to gas chambers. At an official Police Scotland hate crime event, attendees … Read more
England go into the final round with a chance to lift the Six Nations trophy – Getty Images/Dan Mullan The 2024 Guinness Six Nations concludes today with the championship still on the line. After England defeated Ireland in the final round, it means that four teams could still claim the title. On ‘Super Saturday’, March … Read more