Culture news
After the Lefebvrists, Redemptorists threaten new schism in Scotland
The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.
Football Now
Why are Boston bars running out of Scottish beer?
Boston bars say Scottish fans have sparked a shortage of Tennents Lager during the World Cup, with some pubs running low as thousands of supporters descend on the city. One bar says it may be the last in Boston still serving the popular Scottish beer.
Food and Drink
Tartan Army win: Massachusetts first US state to 'legalise' haggis
The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish.
Destinations
Revealed: The world’s most underrated natural wonders
From Alaska’s glaciers to a remote Scottish island famed for its puffins and dramatic sea cave, new research based on 54,000 reviews reveals the hidden natural wonders travellers say deserve far more attention – and the famous sites that fail to live up to the hype.