32 h. ago Historic Scottish textile mill that was saved from ruin celebrates two centuries of tweed

Its clients include Taylor Swift and Madonna.

Culture

50 h. ago Nancy sacked by Celtic after eight matches as O’Neill returns for season

Shortest managerial career in club’s historyO’Neill and Maloney come in for rest of campaignWilfried Nancy’s woeful reign as Celtic’s manager has ended after 33 days – the shortest managerial career in the Scottish club’s history. Martin O’Neill has been reinstalled as interim manager until the end of the season.The 48-year-old French coach was hired from the Major League Soccer side Columbus Crew on a two-and-a-half year contract on 4 December. He was in charge for only eight matches, six of which ended in defeat, before being sacked by the crisis-hit Scottish champions on Monday. A 3-1 home defeat by Rangers on Saturday proved the final straw. Celtic led 1-0 at half-time before a second-half collapse prompted more protests towards the club’s deeply unpopular board and their most recent managerial appointment. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Nancy plunged into deeper Celtic crisis after Chermiti leads Rangers revival

Whenever this ends – with the answer surely “imminently” – Celtic’s supporters will not be the only ones to look back with outright bemusement. Wilfried Nancy’s appointment as the manager of a team who were serious operators in the Champions League a matter of months earlier will go down as one of the most bamboozling episodes in the history of Scottish football.Nancy used his Friday press conference to plead for time and context. He railed against the media, who presumably continue to err by highlighting his woeful record. By Saturday afternoon, he was wandering down the tunnel as a beaten man. Nancy’s position is untenable. He cannot be the only Celtic employee who exits, such is the scale of calamity. The simple solution for Celtic would be to call Martin O’Neill, who presided over seven victories out of eight while in pre-Nancy caretaker charge. The 73-year-old retains capacity to revive Celtic’s fortunes. Crucially, unlike Nancy, O’Neill has the experience and wherewithal to co...

Events

4 d. ago Inside incredible historic Scottish Borders mansion on the market for £15 million

It's absolutely breathtaking.

Economics

4 d. ago Why are so many plays about Scottish history being made and what does that say about our national identity?

‘I think we’re in a place in Scotland now where we're trying to grapple with who we are right now’

Politics

6 d. ago ‘I visited Scottish loch with wallabies, nudist colony and Game of Thrones actor’s house’

Inspired by BBC's The Traitors, we checked in to Cameron House hotel and discovered a Scottish getaway filled with history, fine dining and spa experiences – plus a few surprises

Politics

7 d. ago Gary Anderson not even a darts legend in his own house as he refuses to mouth off

The Scottish star on the surge towards a history-making third title at Ally Pally but his son Tai has eyes on another legend

Politics

8 d. ago 'Outstanding' Scottish war epic with '10/10' cast is 'better than Braveheart'

Netflix viewers have been praising one of the streaming platform's hidden gems, with some fans claiming the Scottish historical epic is even better than Braveheart.

Events

1 week ago Fuming Auchinleck Talbot fans to BOYCOTT historic Scottish Cup clash against Celtic

FURIOUS Auchinleck Talbot fans are boycotting their Scottish Cup tie with Celtic — because it’s been moved to Kilmarnock. Supporters of the West of Scotland Premier League outfit are unhappy at the decision to switch the fixture to Rugby Park. And they are citing Hearts’ visit three years ago as proof they could have handled...

Politics

2 w. ago Historic Scottish cat and dog charity names new boss as it appeals for £200,000

“The work of the team is truly life-changing in supporting and caring for dogs and cats in need of loving homes” – Amelia Morgan

Economics

3 w. ago Watchdog slam 'unacceptable weaknesses' in management of Historic Environment Scotland

Scotland’s Auditor General has found ‘unacceptable weaknesses’ in the governance of Historic Environment Scotland and criticises the quango and the Scottish Government

Politics

3 w. ago Bagpipes do not originate from Scotland as historian reveals their true roots

The history expert confirmed: "There’s no getting around it: bagpipes did not originate in Scotland."

Politics

3 w. ago The stunning truth behind bagpipes as it’s revealed they DON’T originate from Scotland

BAGPIPE chiefs last night launched a proud defence of the instrument in the face of claims they’re not truly Scottish. A history writer has pointed out that that early bagpipes were actually used in modern-day Turkey back in 1000BC and the pipes didn’t arrive in Scotland until the late 14th century. But experts say that...

Politics

3 w. ago ‘Lovely’ cafe with 100 year history in Scottish town goes up for sale

A longstanding cafe that has been open since 1924 is on the market.

Politics

3 w. ago Owning your own dram: Annandale distillery offers a unique and personal whisky cask experience

Buying a whisky cask at Annandale Distillery is an increasingly popular way for enthusiasts to own a unique piece of Scottish whisky history and craft a spirit precisely to their own taste. This guide explains how whisky cask ownership works and why Annandale’s personal programme stands out.

Politics

4 w. ago ‘My affluent historic Scottish village has become Britain's 'firebomb capital' after 27 petrol bomb attacks’

Footage shows the historic Scottish village of Bothwell which has become Britain's 'firebomb capital' after 27 petrol bomb attacks.

Events