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Adventure park unveils world’s longest inflatable assault course

The world’s longest inflatable assault course has opened in Scotland’s capital. The Tartan Titan, launched at Conifox Adventure Park in Edinburgh, has officially broken the Guinness World Record by nearly 73 metres. Some of Scotland’s most famous ...

04 Aug 2022 at 12:30

Scotland

Rail union to put new pay deal to members after talks resume

A train driver’s union will put a new 4.2% pay offer to members as Scotland’s railway moves closer to a return to normal. Official negotiations restarted on Thursday between Aslef and ScotRail, with the union’s Scottish organiser, Kevin Lindsay, ...

26 May 2022 at 21:40

Scotland

Jenny Gilruth: Extra ScotRail train services are set to be announced soon

The announcement of extra train services could come on Thursday or Friday, Scotland’s transport minister has said. Last week, the newly-nationalised ScotRail announced it would be cutting more than 700 services across the network as a result of ...

26 May 2022 at 15:50

Scotland

Designer reveals new tartan for Scotland stars in Commonwealth Games

A bespoke tartan created for Team Scotland’s outfits for the opening ceremony of this summer’s Commonwealth Games has been revealed – 100 days before the start of the international sporting event. Designer Siobhan Mackenzie said she wants the ...

19 Apr 2022 at 12:55

Scotland

Fans predict close match as Scotland play Ukraine

Football fans were predicting a close game as they arrived for Scotland’s World Cup qualifier match against Ukraine. Crowds of Tartan Army supporters wrapped in Saltire flags and Ukraine supporters draped in their country’s colours flocked ...

01 Jun 2022 at 20:39

Scotland

Jenny Gilruth fails to confirm back-up plan if ScotRail pay deal is rejected

Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has refused to say whether contingency plans are in place if ScotRail drivers reject the latest pay offer. Train drivers have been offered an improved pay offer of 4.2% and it is expected to be considered ...

31 May 2022 at 18:06

Scotland

Transport minister ‘hopeful’ about new pay offer in ScotRail dispute

Transport minister Jenny Gilruth says she is “hopeful” a new pay offer being put to union members can resolve a dispute which has led to a reduction in ScotRail services. An improved pay offer of 4.2% will be considered by members of ...

31 May 2022 at 13:57

King’s royal tartan worn at Queen’s vigil was sign of love for Scotland – expert

A historic tartan worn by the King as he stood vigil by the Queen’s coffin was a “sign of respect” and love for Scotland, an expert has said. The monarch wore the Prince Charles Edward Stewart – or Stuart – tartan on his visit to ...

13 Sept 2022 at 16:29

Scotland

US consulate asks Scots for help to choose official tartan

The American consulate in Edinburgh is on the hunt for an official tartan as it celebrates 224 years in the Scottish capital, and is asking members of the public for help making the decision. The United States’ Consulate General ...

17 Oct 2022 at 01:01

Life

Get ready for Burns Night: The dos and don’ts of wearing tartan

In the material world, tartan is one of fashion’s most enduring designs. From military kilts to the catwalk – Vivienne Westwood, Burberry and even singer-songwriter Harry Styles have all turned their hand to this woven wool and ...

17 Jan 2022 at 09:25

Scotland

Oldest tartan in Scotland to go on public display for first time

A tartan thought to be the oldest in Scotland will be displayed in a new exhibition from next month. The plaid textile discovered in a peat bog in Glen Affric, in the Scottish Highlands, around 40 years ago is believed to have ...

26 Mar 2023 at 10:33

Scotland

Minister hails ‘cultural ties’ with US ahead of Tartan Week parade

Scotland Office minister John Lamont has hailed the “cultural ties” with the US as he jets off to New York’s annual Tartan Week celebrations. The minister is preparing to represent the UK Government at the annual parade on ...

13 Apr 2023 at 00:01

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