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Midlothian’s council is pushing forward with plans for up to 9,000 new homes over the next decade — and they want your voice. With local leaders warning that schools, roads, and clinics are already stretched thin, the council argues it’s not too late to act — or risk losing control to the Scottish Government. Drop in at one of dozens of public sessions between August 10 and September 3, or join th...

Scotland’s getting its first-ever Sephora, landing in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter on July 9th — a major beauty milestone with another store set to open in Glasgow in August. This isn’t just a store; it’s the first physical Sephora in the entire country, bringing iconic brands like Rhode, Haus Labs, and Makeup by Mario to Scottish shelves for the first time. The brand tapped 60 local beauty pros,...

A 29-year-old man, Connor Rowley, faces a serious jail term after brutally attacking his former partner, 21-year-old student midwife Tiffany Thomas, with a crowbar in an industrial estate — leaving her with a severe head injury, 16 stitches, and life-threatening trauma. Tiffany, now battling PTSD, memory loss, and debilitating migraines, is using her story to raise awareness about domestic abuse a...

Edinburgh’s iconic, vacant Scottish Widows HQ on Dalkeith Road—once home to 2,200 workers—is set for a dramatic rebirth as a boutique hotel. After shelving plans to demolish parts of its striking hexagonal structure for apartments, developers Vita Group are pivoting to preserve its historic architecture while boosting tourism. Seven of the unique hexagonal sections will be converted into hotel roo...

A 29-year-old man, Marcus Laidley-Sobers, is facing 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to threatening and abusive behavior in connection with a police operation targeting gang violence in Edinburgh. Arrested two weeks after a disturbance call in West Court, his case underscores Police Scotland’s aggressive push against organized crime through its national task force. Detectives emphasize th...

Scottie Scheffler is in Scotland not to polish his swing but to soak in the links game’s unique speed and rhythm, using the Genesis Scottish Open as vital prep for The Open next week—despite jet lag and turning thirty. He admits he’s been close to victory this season, where margins are razor-thin, and is embracing the laid-back vibe of North Berwick. Meanwhile, Brooks Koepka, back in the field for...

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Edmonstone Village is heating over 700 homes with a revolutionary clean energy center—no more gas boilers, just massive air source heat pumps delivering heat directly to every home. Residents ditch gas bills for a yearly tariff tied to UK energy prices, keeping costs competitive with individual heat pumps. The system slashes carbon emissions by nearly 300 tonnes annually and includes backup boiler...

First Tee and the Stephen Gallacher Foundation team up to get more young golfers on the course—making the game more accessible than ever. Meanwhile, I’m teeing off at the Scottish Open with Rory McIlroy and defending champ Chris Gotterup, at the course where I won in 2024—a victory that capped my first PGA Tour win and remains one of the most unforgettable weeks of my career. Listen in comfort: Ge...

Rory McIlroy is firing up for The Open with a crucial tune-up at the Genesis Scottish Open, aiming to sharpen his game on links-style terrain after a rough US Open finish. Ranked world No. 2 and chasing a Race to Dubai title, he’s facing a stacked field including Scottie Scheffler, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Brooks Koepka. The course, tweaked for tougher play, has earned praise from top pros — includin...