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Edinburgh Fringe: A local’s guide to the Scottish capital

Heading to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe? Here’s where to eat, stay and visit in the Scottish capital.

Culture news

New play ‘TERF’ about J.K. Rowling to debut at Edinburgh Fringe Fest

Accio controversy! ‘TERF’, a new one-act play which is set to premiere next month at the Edinburgh Fringe takes on Rowling and imagines “intervention” between the controversial author and the Harry Potter film stars. The backlash has already begun...

Europe News

Scottish nationalists collapse and Tories decimated in Wales

Scotland has turned its back on its once dominant nationalist party, while Wales has sent the Conservatives packing.

Tech News

Could Europe's rare languages be saved from extinction by AI?

It will soon be easier to see Facebook and Instagram posts in lesser-spoken global languages, but an expert suggests that to improve the tool Meta should talk to native speakers.

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Nature

Critically endangered Scottish wildcat kittens born in the wild

The kittens were caught on camera after at least two female wildcats are thought to have given birth since their release.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Scotland knocked out in 100th minute drama

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

Sport

Ready for Euro 2024? Challenge yourself with our football quiz

Feeling ready for Euro 2024? Check out our questions to see how much you know about the tournament and its history!

Sport

Tartan Army out in force in Munich ahead of 2024 Euros opener

Scotland showed during the qualifying campaign it can surprise, in beating Spain and Norway. However, the side has won only one of its last 13 matches against Germany and that was more than 25 years ago, 1-0 in a friendly in April 1999.

Art

Glasgow International celebrates its 10th edition

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the tenth edition of Glasgow International – Scotland's largest festival for contemporary art – opens on Friday (7 June).

Lifestyle

Know your Swift! Class announced for parents needing to keep up

A Scottish college is offering a course on Taylor Swift to educate parents accompanying children to the singer's sold-out The Eras Tour. They'll become Swifties in no time.

United Kingdom

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns

After torpedoing a relationship with the Greens and alienating his party, Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf was due to face a vote of no-confidence later this week – but instead pre-emptively quit Parliament. Someone else at the "helm" would be a better fit as first minister, he said.

Destinations

Inside Glasgow’s plan to offer free public transport to all

The pilot scheme would initially be tested out on 1,000 Glaswegians - but it’s far from coming to fruition as funding has yet to be allocated.

Green News

Scotland's government collapses in clash over climate policies

A three-year coalition between the SNP and Scottish Green Party has broken down after emissions targets were dropped.

Experiences

Europe’s wildest nature escapes are home to bears, whales and lynx

Here's how to encounter Europe’s breathtaking wildlife responsibly.

Living

Scottish children must learn about climate change, people’s panel says

A public panel said that it would help young people gain a basic understanding of climate change, energy production, global issues and green job opportunities.

Travel News

How holiday hotspots are grappling with rising second home ownership

Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France.

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Culture news

J.K. Rowling will not be prosecuted after social media comments

J.K. Rowling's comments about Scotland’s new hate crime laws "are not assessed to be criminal", police have said, confirming that no further action would be taken.

Culture news

Why is J.K. Rowling daring police to arrest her?

The Harry Potter author has dared police to arrest her, while prime minister Rishi Sunak has seemingly backed Rowling’s views that the Scottish hate crime law changes could threaten free speech.

Culture news

Willy Wonka experience props raise over €2k for Palestinian Charity

A record store in Glasgow auctioned the items after they were found in a bin.