Scottish actor Richard Madden expected to be next James Bond 14 Oct 2018 13:16 Living by the Sword Scottish actor Richard Madden is expected to be announced as the next James Bond, according to reports.
Review: Mazda6 13 Oct 2018 22:44 Living by the Sword Mazda has given its 6 saloon and Tourer estate a tweak in quality and styling. This fine-looking car dates from 2012. The latest facelift is intended to keep it on the boil – in a sector which this decade has been dominated by the premium marques from Germany.
Leader comment: It’s time for Hollywood treatment of Bash Street Kids 13 Oct 2018 05:00 Living by the Sword There’s been a lot of good news about Dundee of late – the opening of the V&A museum, being dubbed Scotland’ “coolest” city and listed as one of the hottest tourist attractions in the world by the likes of The Wall Street Journal.
From o’erswak to whutterick-fuffing: 10 old Scots nature words that deserve to return to common usage 12 Oct 2018 17:01 Living by the Sword Last autumn, the author and academic Robert Macfarlane teamed up with illustrator Jackie Morris to produce a true book for our times: The Lost Words. Intended to be read by both adults and children (and by adults and children together)...
Three scenic drives in Scotland named amongst best in UK 12 Oct 2018 14:23 Living by the Sword Three of the top five most scenic drives in the UK can be found in Scotland, according to new research.
Storm Callum: All CalMac sailings either cancelled or delayed 12 Oct 2018 11:10 Living by the Sword Ferry passengers in Scotland are facing major disruption today with every one of CalMac's sailings either cancelled or subject to delays.
Aussie wife hits £6000 target needed to stay in Edinburgh 12 Oct 2018 09:16 Living by the Sword An Australian woman who has lived and worked in Edinburgh for seven years has raised the £6,000 she needs to avoid being kicked out of the UK.
Fair Isle gets 24-hour electricity for the first time 11 Oct 2018 23:01 Living by the Sword There will be no more scrabbling for torches or lighting candles in the night on Fair Isle as the island gets a 24-hour electricity supply for the first time.
It’s a dog’s life for traditional canine breeds 11 Oct 2018 20:51 Living by the Sword Celebrities and social media may be driving once-popular dog breeds into extinction, as new owners demand “fashionable” breeds inspired by famous owners.
Edinburgh heritage boss apologises for ‘misleading’ photograph 11 Oct 2018 19:48 Living by the Sword The boss of a heritage group opposed to plans to turn Edinburgh’s old Royal High School into a luxury hotel has apologised after admitting doctoring an image of the scheme and presenting it at a public meeting.
Thrillers, dramas and chick lit - free books wing their way to rough sleepers 11 Oct 2018 18:20 Living by the Sword Garry Knox, 50, sleeping rough on the streets of Edinburgh, says having a book to read is “like having an extra blanket.”
Glenmorangie distillery to create native oyster reef 11 Oct 2018 16:58 Living by the Sword A whisky company is to create a native oyster reef near its Highland home to enhance marine biodiversity a century after oysters were fished to extinction
Brutal death of Pictish man in Fife revealed by 1,500-year-old skull 11 Oct 2018 15:00 Living by the Sword The brutal death of a Pictish man who lived in a Fife coastal community around 1,500 years ago has been revealed following analysis of his badly damaged skull.
Fast and Furious spin-off starring 'The Rock' and Idris Elba to film in Glasgow - closing these city centre streets 11 Oct 2018 09:23 Living by the Sword Parts of Glasgow city centre are to be closed later this month for filming of a big budget US movie which could bring Hollywood stars such as Dwayne Johnson and Idris Elba to the city.
New BBC Scotland channel will have 'People's News' 11 Oct 2018 07:54 Living by the Sword It is the channel which will finally meet demands for television viewers north of the border to get their own “Scottish news hour.”