Footage shows moment sectarian singer battered on Scots street by raging passerby

Glasgow's biggest parks turns completely purple. Shocked locals scrambled to the banks of the Tollcross Burn in Tollcross Park to watch on as the flowing water turned a bright violet shade on Friday.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.One of Scotland's newest distilleries which is located on one of its smallest islands is finally coming of age with a special virtual tasting to celebrate the launch of its first ever whisky.The first legally distilled Scotch whisky from Raasay will be ready next month, with Isle of Raasay Distillery co-founder Alasdair Day set to host a special virtual tasting live

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens And Mecca Bingo is getting its bingo balls rolling again thanks to phased reopening from August 24.In accordance with the latest Scottish Government guidelines, Mecca clubs are welcoming back customers since temporarily closing their doors due to lockdown restrictions in March.Jonathon Swaine, from Mecca Bingo, said: “We want to reassure the Mecca Bingo community that we are working together to take every precaution necessary to create a safe

independence with 55% for Yes, a new poll suggests.The survey by Panelbase reflects a reversal of the 2014 referendum which ended 55-45 in favour of staying in the UK.It was commissioned by pro-indy organisation Business for Scotland and is the latest in a run of polls showing a majority wants to end the Union.Crucially, the latest poll shows a slim pro-indy majority when undecided voters are included in the results.It was based on the same question from 2014 when voters were asked: “Should

12 years of a life sentence.Jahche Broughton is making a bid for freedom after being locked up for battering Karen Aim to death with a baseball bat in January 2008 as she visited Taupo on a trip around New Zealand.After he was sentenced, Karen’s family vowed to fight to keep Broughton behind bars for his whole life.Two years ago, her dad Brian said he would campaign against any bid for freedom “for the safety of the public in New Zealand”.He added: “If he’s released, he’ll be 26 and that is just

Kirkcaldy after it was engulfed in flames. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 7.28pm on Saturday following reports that the Old Viewforth High School building was alight.

online parcel delivery pricing map has been launched to help householders and businesses across Scotland find the best postage deals. After entering a postcode, the website compares charges for a range of parcel sizes from six major companies.

Scottish Government lifts more restrictions. Officials have confirmed Monday, August 17 as the date when urgent dental care involving aerosols can resume for NHS patients.

Beach go-ers have been issued a warning over disposable barbeques, following dramatic footage of a “dust devil" which almost picked up blazing hot coals as it swept across sand.

thunderstorms raged throughout Scotland earlier the week. Forecasters warned of the storms days in advance of their eventual descent on the country on Tuesday evening.

SNP is on course for a crushing victory at the next Holyrood election, according to a new poll.  The snapshot found the Nationalists on 57% in first-past-the-post constituencies, which would help the SNP secure a sizeable majority.  In another boost for Nicola Sturgeon, support for independence stands at 53%, which is in line with recent polls.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Education bosses in Renfrewshire have insisted they will support any staff who have concerns about returning to school after a union survey indicated the majority of teachers fear sufficient safety measures are not yet in place.The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) survey showed out of more than 24,000 members who had so far responded, two-thirds felt either "somewhat unsafe" or "very unsafe" about returning to

TikTok baby prank. More than 14,000 people have liked the viral clip after Stewart McGonigle captured the stunt on camera.

missing Scot in the Highlands. Police made the discovery during searches on Ben Loyal, Sutherland, on the morning of Friday August 7.

restaurant and bar offering half-price meals in Scotland. The Eat Out to Help Out scheme launched this week, with hungry diners able to get cut price meals throughout the month of August.

Mary Poppins has revealed  she is handing out more than spoonfuls of sugar to earn extra money. Nanny Roni Stewart has told how she charges men for X-rated photos after joining controversial subscription site OnlyFans.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens In a separate incident, police are investigating after a McGill’s bus driver was threatened by a man holding a knife.The incident happened on the number 26 bus in Old Sneddon Street, Paisley, around 2.50pm on Sunday.The 45-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation with a passenger over a fare.Police said the man then produced a blade before making off with a woman and a toddler.A Police Scotland spokesman said: “If anyone saw what