blended learning ” plans. An education policy expert has warned that lockdown combined with part-time schooling will increase inequality between youngsters.
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Scaling a Munro - one of Scotland's highest peaks - is no easy feat, especially when you're carrying bagpipes and wearing a kilt.
But that's exactly the challenge Grant McLeod has set himself as he aims to bag all 282 of the highest Scottish mountains - and play his pipes at the top of each.
Grant, who is 34 and started playing the bagpipes when he was just 9, said he started climbing the peaks as a tribute to his grandmother.
"Munro Bagpiper started as a tribute to my friend and grandmother,
blended learning ” plans. An education policy expert has warned that lockdown combined with part-time schooling will increase inequality between youngsters.
financial impact of coronavirus continues to be felt by thousands of households across Scotland, many are turning to supermarket meal deals to help make dinners last and cut down on costs. But one such multibuy offer has divided thrifty food fans on social media.The Mirror Online reports that a mum recently uploaded a picture of Iceland's Feed the family for a fiver’ meal deal to the popular Facebook page, Feeding a family on £1 a day.
health boss criticised for journeys between Orkney and his mainland home made FIVE trips during lockdown, according to a Freedom of Information response.Iain Stewart, chief executive designate at NHS Orkney, has racked up a £4,500 travel and accommodation bill since he took office on March 1.Orkney MSP Liam McArthur this week called on Mr Stewart to resign or “be removed.”NHS Orkney has stood by its new chief executive’s decision to travel.The FOI response from NHS Orkney indicates that Mr
Scots attempting to communicate with Amazon Alexa.But this plucky five-year-old took a stand on behalf of all of us when the virtual assistant couldn’t understand her Scottish accent.Millie Kilpatrick, from Stenhousemuir, had a strong word with Alexa after the voice-recognition device failed to understand her command.Chatting with Alexa in a game of Simon Says, Millie went truly Scottish and said: "Alexa, Alexa, I'm trying to talk to you hen."And when she still found herself misunderstood, she
West Lothian. The 52-year-old was walking her German Shepherd in a wooded area near Nicholson Way, Livingston, at around 8pm on Sunday when the incident took place.
Black Lives Matter movement. Police have praised activists for staying within social distancing rules, as just two arrests were made.
celebrity recently with his virtual workouts with some even branding him as the 'Scottish Joe Wicks'. Kenny has been working as a personal trainer for over six years but despite the gyms closing due to the coronavirus pandemic this hasn't stopped the 30-year-old from helping people to keep fit at home.
mountain on her staircase is nearing the end of her mammoth challenge. Margaret Payne, from Drumbeg, Sutherland, wanted to pay thanks to NHS heroes who helped care for her late husband prior to his death last year.
coronavirus pandemic, the public have been asked to refrain from going outside unnecessarily and limit physical contact with others in a bid to stop the spread of the virus. Last week, England announced new coronavirus guidelines which included that it was illegal to have sex in your own home with a person from another household.
Covid-19 to make Volunteer Week a success in Scotland.Tens of thousands of Scots dedicated their time to the country’s emergency response teams, charities and healthcare service as part of the annual initiative, despite the country being on lockdown.First Minister Nicola Sturgeon this week thanked more than 60,000 people who signed up to the Scotland Cares campaign, helping ease the burdon on the NHS, public services and communities.And Volunteer Scotland, who spearhead Volunteer Week, have
This is the hilarious moment a Scot tries to go through a Glasgow McDonald's drive-thru in a toy car.
A Scots man who was charged in connection with a social media image mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has been released.
Police have arrested a Scots man in connection with an image allegedly mocking the death of tragic George Floyd.
A shocking image of a Scots man mocking the death of tragic George Floyd has gone viral on social media.
A former police officer who downloaded child rape videos while he was in the force has been caught with thousands of sickening images.
Scots have been enjoying their new freedoms after it was announced that the country would be moving into the first phase of lifting lockdown restrictions.
If you are yearning for a Nando's during lockdown, this delicious recipe might curb those cravings.
Jean Johansson is set to head into the Celebrity MasterChef kitchen later this month, but what else do we know about the Scottish presenter.