Scotland's largest one-day gin festival set to return to Lanarkshire

NQ64, is set to make its debut in Scotland this summer with the launch of a new venue in the capital.Retro games fans will be able to enjoy craft beers and game-themed cocktails alongside a selection of retro arcade machines and classic consoles at the new bar on Edinburgh’s Lothian Road.And before it officially opens, NQ64 would like to invite the people of Edinburgh to come in to test the games and sample the drinks – all they need to do is follow their Instagram account on @nq64edinburgh and

Scots cops are appealing for information after an industrial estate was broken into and a number of items were stolen. Two businesses in Matthew Kerr Place, Kirkton Industrial Estate in Arbroath were targeted on Saturday 5 June.

iOS - Android The authority say there is so much to do and see across South Lanarkshire and whether a local or a welcome guest everyone can contribute to making the most of the natural beauty and wildlife by leaving nothing behind when they enjoy the outdoors.The campaign was launched with a national advertising campaign fronted by popular Scottish comedian Janey Godley who lends her voice to radio and online adverts.Janey told Lanarkshire Live: “It’s no secret that I love Scotland and all the

Nicola Sturgeon is set to make an announcement on the state of the coronavirus pandemic in the Scottish Parliament later today.The First Minister will address MSPs at Holyrood as cases continue to rise across parts of the country.It comes as Scotland marks six months since the Covid-19 vaccination programme was rolled out.At the end of last week Sturgeon announced that cases of the deadly virus had tripled in the last month just as Scotland starts to move out of lockdown restrictions.The news

iOS - Android However, crimes of threatening/disclosure of intimate images are up from 76 to 102 in Lanarkshire and there were 356 more fraud crimes according to the Police Scotland figures.A drop of 372 house-breakings were recorded, meanwhile common assaults on emergency workers increased by 185.The force welcomed the drop in some crime numbers but pointed to lockdown contributing to less house-breakings.The pandemic is also thought to be the reason for a huge increase in virtual crime and

travel firm is selling a package holiday to the world’s largest Primark in Birmingham. Barrhead Travel has taken the notion of a staycation to another level with the trip, which will take place in November and December this year.

Gary Tank Commander, Jonathan Watson and Storm Huntley all make an appearance alongside veteran Scotland goalie David Marshall in the new LaFontaines video. The band released Scotland, Bonnie Scotland in time for Scotland's big matches in the Euros 2020 tournament and their celebrity Tartan Army has thrilled fans.

castles, it's highly likely that you won't have seen them all. With an estimated 2,000 castles (though it could be as many as 4,000) dotted around Scotland's rolling hills and picturesque glens, there are always new ones waiting to be discovered.

music scene, having been at a standstill for the last year. But with things starting to get 'back to normal', a few gigs coming over the next few months have been announced and we cannot wait to tell you about them!Some of Scotland's greatest venues will once again have crowds stomping away at a live event - a feeling we are all looking forward to.So we've put together a handy month-by-month guide of gigs in Scotland that are (currently as it stands) going ahead.

Level 2. Changes are due to come into effect in a weeks time on June 7.

iOS - Android Claudia was one of four Lanarkshire stunners who were recently announced among the final 12 in the upcoming Miss Scotland pageant.Having had a passion for performing and modelling since she was a tot, Claudia graduated from New College Lanarkshire with an honours degree in musical theatre.She landed her ultimate first professional job at Disneyland, entertaining kids from all over world.“It really was the dream,” said Claudia.

Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday that she would announce no later than Wednesday if Glasgow would have restrictions eased at the weekend.

exams. As each school is dealing with assessments differently many pupils feel they are at a ­disadvantage.

Kate Middleton has been touring Scotland this week with her husband Prince William and she wore four looks in one day for her latest events!

Edinburgh Castle every year (in pre-pandemic times) will have something to remember their trip by after a special new Scottish gin was created in its honour. The iconic visitor attraction has created the exciting new gin in collaboration with the award-winning Edinburgh Gin distillery.

supermarket Lidl has lost out in a legal battle with Scots gin giants Hendrick’s. Lidl is no longer allowed to sell a revamped version of its own gin after changing the label, bottle and strength of the drink.Hendrick’s owners - William Grant & Sons Irish Brands Limited - claimed the supermarket's Hampstead gin looked too similar to their own and breached trademarks.

iOS - Android The girls will also choose a charity that is close to their hearts and endeavour to highlight the cause and raise as much funds for them as possible over the course of the coming months. Jan Sue Smith, director of Miss Scotland, Lanarkshire Live : "This year there is sadly no big in person event.

coronavirus briefing later today as cases rise in some parts of the country.The First Minister will provide an update on the state of the pandemic in Scotland as the country slowly moves out of lockdown.It's expected Sturgeon will address the situation in Glasgow, Clackmannanshire and East Renfrewshire where cases of the virus are particularly high.Glasgow is the only council area in Scotland that remains in Level Three lockdown, while the rest of the mainland sits in Level Two.The news comes as

Perthshire -based Scottish Conservative decided to pen a letter to the first minister after being contacted by several local venues concerned they may have to cancel planned events for a second year in a row. It comes after confirmation the organisers of the Rewind Festival at Scone Palace have decided to cancel this year’s intended gathering based on the government’s latest guidance for venues.