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  • World's shortest flight lasts just 90 seconds, connecting 2 islands 2.7km apart. Tickets start at...

    In favourable weather conditions, the Loganair flight can be even shorter—just around 47 seconds to cover the 2.7 km distance - the same length as the runway at Edinburgh Airport.

  • World Record for T20Is! Australia smash highest Powerplay score against Scotland

    World Record for T20Is! Australia smash highest Powerplay score against Scotland

    Travis Head was the driving force behind this explosive performance, smashing a 17-ball fifty, which is now the joint-fastest by an Australian in T20Is.

  • After Scotland, Cricket Ireland unveils T20 World Cup jersey with Karnataka's Nandini logo

    After Scotland, Cricket Ireland unveils T20 World Cup jersey with Karnataka's Nandini logo

    Nandini logo is present on the leading arm of the Ireland men’s playing shirts for the tournament, which takes place in the West Indies and USA and begins on June 2.

  • Cricket Scotland partners with Karnataka's Nandini; unveils T20 World Cup jersey

    Cricket Scotland partners with Karnataka's Nandini; unveils T20 World Cup jersey

    The Nandini logo is present on the leading arm of the new Scotland men’s playing shirts at the tournament, which takes place in West Indies and USA and begins on June 2.

  • Nandini's global pitch: Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka govt; internet reacts

    Nandini's global pitch: Mohandas Pai slams Karnataka govt; internet reacts

    Former Infosys CFO TV Mohandas Pai questions the Karnataka government's decision to sponsor the Scotland and Ireland cricket teams in the T20 World Cup. Pro-Kannada activists, however, argue that if Amul can sponsor cricket teams, then why not Nandini?

  • MC Exclusive: Karnataka's Nandini to sponsor Scotland and Ireland cricket teams for T20 World Cup

    MC Exclusive: Karnataka's Nandini to sponsor Scotland and Ireland cricket teams for T20 World Cup

     Nandini's logo will appear on the leading arm of the jerseys of both cricket teams.

  • A look inside the movie Animal's filming locations

    A look inside the movie Animal's filming locations

    The striking backdrop added to the visual narrative of the blockbuster movie.

  • Watch: Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ light up the sky, leave viewers stunned

    Watch: Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ light up the sky, leave viewers stunned

    People in parts of Scotland last week got to witness a rare, natural light show with shimmering rainbow clouds in the sky

  • UK woman drives 1,000 miles to take driving test: 'I think it paid off'

    UK woman drives 1,000 miles to take driving test: 'I think it paid off'

    Emily Doyle travelled to Aberdeen from her Windsor, Berkshire residence after failing to get a slot to take the test closer to home.

  • 85-year-old woman cycled for over 1,500 km to cope with grief after losing 3 kids

    85-year-old woman cycled for over 1,500 km to cope with grief after losing 3 kids

    Every day, the 85-year-old grandmother would wake up early and cycle for about 80 km.

  • Boss accuses employee of using menopause as excuse, she wins Rs 37.5 lakh as compensation

    Boss accuses employee of using menopause as excuse, she wins Rs 37.5 lakh as compensation

    49-year-old Karen Farquharson was an employee with Thistle Marine- an engineering firm in Scotland-since 1995 and had been earning Rs 38 lakh, before leaving the organisation.

  • Scotland's First Minster Humza Yousaf to unveil 4-day workweek plan on September 5

    Scotland's First Minster Humza Yousaf to unveil 4-day workweek plan on September 5

    Scotland’s First Minister Humza Yousaf has highlighted the government’s aim to boost economic growth to enable higher investments in anti-poverty measures.

  • 'Most exciting' photos of Loch Ness monster baffles enthusiasts, 200 hunters on search

    'Most exciting' photos of Loch Ness monster baffles enthusiasts, 200 hunters on search

    Loch Ness: The images, captured back in 2018 but hidden away, depict a creature resembling a serpent, elegantly gliding across the surface of the Loch.

  • 200 hunters join the biggest search in 50 years for Scotland's fabled Loch Ness monster

    200 hunters join the biggest search in 50 years for Scotland's fabled Loch Ness monster

    The monster hunters are also using infrared cameras to find heat spots and a hydrophone that can pick up acoustic signals 60 feet below the lake's surface.

  • 17 pairs of twins set to start school at same time in Scottish town. 'It must be something in the water'

    17 pairs of twins set to start school at same time in Scottish town. 'It must be something in the water'

    According to the New York Post, Inverclyde has always been known for its high rates of twins, with 147 sets attending the local schools in the past decade.

  • In Scotland, taking the traditional and making it new

    In Scotland, taking the traditional and making it new

    Between women-helmed whiskey startups, the rise in gastronomic tasting menus in middle-of-nowhere settings and the classic tartan pattern’s spike in popularity, Gaelic culture has been rejiggered in a fresh and exciting way.

  • West Indies to miss 2023 ODI World Cup after losing to Scotland in qualifiers

    West Indies to miss 2023 ODI World Cup after losing to Scotland in qualifiers

    The champions of 1975 and 1979 editions, this is the first time in the 48 years of tournament history that West Indies won't feature among the top 10 teams in limited overs cricket.

  • Got less than 2 weeks in the UK? Here's what to do

    Got less than 2 weeks in the UK? Here's what to do

    A tried and tested itinerary for a family trip around London and Scotland in 11 days.

  • Who is Humza Yousaf, Scottish National Party's newly elected leader?

    Who is Humza Yousaf, Scottish National Party's newly elected leader?

    Humza Yousaf also happens to be the first ethnic minority candidate to win a constituency seat in the Scottish Parliament.

  • Ireland upsets Scotland with a stunning comeback at T20 World Cup

    Ireland upsets Scotland with a stunning comeback at T20 World Cup

    Ireland pulled off a stunning six-wicket upset of Scotland at the Twenty20 World Cup on October 19 with George Dockrell and Curtis Campher starring in a 119-run partnership after they looked out for the count.

  • T20 World Cup 2022: Will 'Spirit of the Game' cost Scotland a Super-12 spot?

    T20 World Cup 2022: Will 'Spirit of the Game' cost Scotland a Super-12 spot?

    Scotland lost despite a competitive 176/5 total against Ireland, which rode on Curtis Campher's devastating 72. But the biggest mistake it made had nothing to do with the quality of its bowling.

  • Windies humbled by Scotland in another T20 World Cup upset

    Windies humbled by Scotland in another T20 World Cup upset

    Opener George Munsey hit an unbeaten 66 as Scotland posted 160-5 after being put in to bat in Hobart and then bowled out the West Indies for 118 in 18.3 overs.

  • TikToker creates jewellery using bacteria from her own body

    TikToker creates jewellery using bacteria from her own body

    Chloe Fitzpatrick from Scotland partnered with the University of Dundee and the James Hutton research institute to create "bacteria jewellery".

  • Mourners line the route as Queen Elizabeth II embarks on solemn final journey

    Mourners line the route as Queen Elizabeth II embarks on solemn final journey

    The funeral for Queen Elizabeth -- who came to the throne aged just 25 in 1952 -- will be attended by national leaders including US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and possibly Japanese Emperor Naruhito.

  • Man’s appointment as Scotland’s first ‘period dignity officer' sparks debate

    Man’s appointment as Scotland’s first ‘period dignity officer' sparks debate

    Scotland won praise for making period products free for all through a landmark legislation but a new appointment in one its regions drew criticism.

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