What is the meaning behind Robert Burns's Auld Lang Syne?
Dec 2, 2024 · The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the original text was written in Scots, the English version is widely recited. Despite its prominence, many may be curious to learn more about the meaning behind the poem and …
Celtic Connections launches programme for 2025 as headliners …
Oct 15, 2024 · (Image: Kris Kesiak) He said: “We are incredibly proud of Celtic Connections’ place as an ecosystem for new music and art. In 2025 we are bringing together international icons with emerging acts to create career-defining performances and never-seen-before collaborations, not to mention great nights out for our audiences.
General Election petition gathers over one million signatures
Nov 24, 2024 · A mere 143 days since Labour won the General Election on July 4, the party is facing criticism for policies such as the axing of the Winter Fuel Payment and a new inheritance tax for farmers, which culminated in a protest in Westminster this week.. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered – calls for there to be “another ...
Song lampooning Keir Starmer over winter fuel cuts hits number one
Dec 16, 2024 · The song Freezing This Christmas – by the artist “Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers” – hit the top of the Official Big Top 40 chart on December 15.. The song uses the tune of the 1974 Mud classic Lonely This Christmas, which also topped the charts at number one when it was first released.
Double-decker bus crashes into bridge in Glasgow as roads closed
Dec 14, 2024 · Ten people were taken to hospital when a bus hit the same bridge in May 2023. A spokesperson for First Bus said: “I can confirm that one of our 4A service buses in Glasgow was involved in a bridge strike incident on December 14 around 6pm in which a double decker bus hit a railway bridge on Cook Street.
Edinburgh Hogmanay 2025: Everything you need to know
Dec 9, 2024 · Once again, this world-famous event will take to the streets of Edinburgh, welcoming thousands of revellers from all over. With only days to go before Hogamany 2025, here is everything you need to know.
Poll predicts Scottish pro-independence majority at 2026 …
Dec 30, 2024 · THE SNP are on course to remain the dominant party in Scottish politics at the 2026 Holyrood election, new polling for The National has found. The new Find Out Now poll showed a fracturing Unionist vote due to the emergence of Reform UK, with only the SNP garnering more than 20% of the constituency ...
Scotland weather: See the full list of Met Office warnings for Storm ...
Dec 6, 2024 · This alert will be in place from 3pm today (Friday, December 6) until 6am on Sunday, December 8. Amber weather warning A more serious amber weather warning has been issued for Dumfries and Galloway on Saturday.
Edinburgh Hogmanay fireworks and street party cancelled amid …
Dec 30, 2024 · A host of events in Edinburgh to celebrate Hogmanay have been cancelled including fireworks at the castle and the street party. Organisers for the event, along with Edinburgh City Council and Police Scotland, confirmed that they have taken the “difficult decision” to cancel all outdoor events on December 30 and 31 due to safety concerns because of the severe weather forecast.
Actor’s passion for Scots celebrated in new dramatisation of his life
Nov 24, 2024 · Macrae finally became a professional actor when he became a co-founder of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow in 1943, but by that time he had already made his name as an amateur actor playing Jamie the Saxt in the famous Robert McLellan play in 1937.