Big Burns Night In - Your unique chance to celebrate Burns

Burns Night has become synonymous with haggis as the main dish, those who aren't big fans of Scotland's national dish still have plenty of options. In fact, there are a load of great mains for a Burns Supper menu that are just as tasty.From delicious veggie and vegan options to meaty dishes that will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters, here are some alternative recipes for those who don't love haggis.The ideal replacement for your main, you can keep the neeps and tatties as your sides too.

disappearance of a Scots pensioner who was last seen getting off a bus. Anne Gilmour has been reported missing from her home in Wishaw.

big cat population being reintroduced to the country.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “Reducing single-use plastic is a global priority and using your own bags when you’re shopping means you are helping the environment.

Grado has urged Nicola Sturgeon to 'rethink' her decision on takeaways as he says they are 'a big part of his life'. Yesterday, the First Minister announced takeaway services will have to be offered through a hatch to stop people coming indoors.

Burns Night. A celebration of Scotland's favourite bard, Rabbie Burns, it's the perfect excuse to crack open a dram of whisky and enjoy some great food.

food brand is set to beam an ‘augmented reality’ Scotsman into people's homes this Burns Night using special packs.The virtual kilted host will recite the ‘Address Tae A Haggis’ during Burns Suppers across the country, thanks to over 300,000 special AR McIntosh of Strathmore ‘Haggis Neeps & Tatties’ packs.Designed to help Scots celebrate the big night during lockdown, those who pick up the special pack from supermarkets will simply need to the Zappar app on their smartphone to start the fun.From

taxi driver begging for support from the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council after making just £18.60 in an eight-and-a-half hour shift.Harry McKean says his livelihood is on the line amid the latest coronavirus lockdown.In a video shared by Unite union, Harry said he'd have to have a serious conversation with his wife about handing the taxi back and finding an 'unlikely' new job.He slammed the lack of financial aid taxi drivers 'needed last year and even more now', reports Glasgow

Blantyre.But megastar Madonna was spotted reclining on board such a vehicle decked out in the celebrity uniform of sunglasses and a headscarf.Unfortunately for any Scots fans of the Queen of Pop who may have got rather excited at the image the music icon posted on Twitter, it's not the South Lanarkshire town we all know so well that she's set to visit.The 62-year-old is actually on a bus to the city of Blantyre in Malawi.Madonna's close connections to the southeastern African state are well

Perth woman who suffered physical and emotional abuse at the hands of her partner has told how he made her feel “worthless”.Danielle Crighton was subjected to a six-month campaign of abuse and disgusting name-calling via text and social media by Robbie Singh.At one point, Singh ordered Danielle to kneel on the floor and beg for forgiveness for being “such a slut”.Brave Danielle, 30, has now opened up to the PA in the hope it encourages others not to suffer in silence.“I want to get it out there

Burns Big Night In will be hosted by DJ and presenter, Edith Bowman with other stars including comedian, Janey Godley; award winning folk band Talisk and poet, Ellen Pennie delivering some unforgettable Burns materials. There will even be a cocktail masterclass courtesy of The Glenlivet.We’re giving one lucky reader a VIP ticket to this year’s event plus a year’s membership to the National Trust for Scotland.

set off the alarm when he tried to get inside the B&M store in Linwood at around 6am on New Year’s Day.

Edinburgh Zoo could be on the verge of returning its famous giant pandas to China next year. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, which runs the zoo alongside the Highland Wildlife Park, says that it lost around £2m last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Laura Whitmore is kicking off 2021 with some ‘good news’ – she and Iain Stirling are married!

The New Year has been ringing in across the globe, in a very different fashion to life as we knew it. As First Minister Nicola Sturgeon spent Hogmanay reminding Scots to stay at home and avoid the usual celebrations with friends and loved ones in order to stop the spread of coronavirus, the show has gone on in other parts of the world.