Classic Class 37 diesel trains delight fans in Inverness after a special rail tour via the Forth Bridge. Classic Class 37s Return to Highlands After Decades Absence Old Class 37 trains were at Inverness station. Callum Mackay took the picture. Train fans welcomed some old trains. These trains used to run on Highland lines. The…
Council and volunteers clear Eglinton Park after Storm Éowyn. Safe paths marked; cafe and car park still open. Eglinton Park Cleanup Teams Remove Fallen Trees after Storm Hey, listen to what’s happening at the park. The big storm hit on Friday, January 24th. People are working hard to fix things after. Council workers help out,…
Over 250 applied for only twelve new SBHA homes in Burnfoot Hawick, highlighting the need for affordable housing. High Demand Twelve New Homes Unveiled in Hawick Burnfoot SBHA showed off twelve new homes on Fairhurst Drive in Burnfoot. Carol Hamilton, who works with housing for the council, opened the homes with a ribbon cutting. The…
Kirkwood Homes appeals to the Scottish Government after Highland Council rejected their Inverness housing plan. Kirkwood Homes Appeal Inverness Housing Plan Rejection to Government A developer wants to build homes near Inverness. Highland Council rejected their plans. The developer, Kirkwood Homes, submitted them in 2022. They wanted to construct 80 houses. The council refused the…
Darrel Thomson faces assault and abuse charges for incidents between 2016 and 2018 in Auchinleck and Ayr. Man Accused of Punching Girlfriend and Dragging Her from Vehicle Hey, listen to this. Darrel Thomson went to court in Ayr. He faces assault and abuse charges. The hearing was before the trial. They say he caused fear…
Edinburgh and Glasgow consider new funding talks with UK & Scottish govts, seeking support for infrastructure and job creation. Glasgow, Edinburgh Seek New Funding Deals With UK, Scotland Governments Hey, listen to this! Back in 2014, Glasgow got £1.2 billion. They used it for transport upgrades and job creation. Other areas got similar deals later.…
Community will line streets for Hope Gordon’s procession to Adambrae Cemetery after tragic death. Livingston Residents to Honor Hope Gordon’s Final Journey Police are calling her death murder. Her father’s death seems not suspicious to them. A private service will happen for Hope, and the family calls the day “Hope’s Day.” It will be at…
Longstone Community Council seeks new members for the March 27 election to improve community representation and secure project funding. Longstone Community Council Elections Building Community Bridges Alan Gordon wants more people to join. He says community councils help everyone. Longstone has ten members. The council wants better community representation. They want people of all backgrounds…
A community unites to honor a young girl, Hope, whose life was tragically cut short. Public support requested for her final journey. Community to Line Streets for Girl’s Final Journey on Hope’s Day A schoolgirl and her father were found dead. The incident happened January 20 in West Calder. The father was 36-year-old Mark. Police…
A Facebook group unearthed 11 silver coins dating back to King Robert II during a charity dig on the Black Isle in Scotland. Black Isle Metal Detectorists Discover King Robert II Silver Coin Hoard Metal detectorists discovered a coin hoard. The find happened at a recent charity event. It took place on the Black Isle…