Scots sea kayaker captures stunning footage of Fingal's Cave on Isle of Staffa

US President used a speech today to call for faster action to protect the environment ahead of the landmark COP26 conference due to take place in Glasgow this November. Biden, who is expected to visit Scotland for the global summit, said people "must make decisions that will avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis".

Michelle Mone’s £25million mansion has won a payout after telling a tribunal of her shock dismissal by the Scots underwear tycoon.Deborah Wendy Lace, a former long-term employee of Baroness Mone’s billionaire husband Doug Barrowman at their Isle of Man estate, told of her “immensely upsetting” ­relationship with the ex-Ultimo boss.And she claimed the Tory peer’s “previous behaviour” had led to other staff employed during Barrowman’s previous marriage quitting or being dismissed.Lace was awarded

Nick Nairn says Scottish hospitality has received a new blow from the latest government plans.Nick, who already faced a traumatic lockdown after his Cook School was flooded, said the new social distancing regulations could sound the death knell for some businesses in the trade.He said: "Everyone in Scottish hospitality planning to open on 26th needs to read @scotgov draft regs on distancing.

Aroma Coffee & Kitchen - who are based on Stewarton Street - are known for their cool and quirky options.They posted their latest invention on Facebook showing both a Celtic and a Rangers crest on top of a frothy coffee.In the post, they said: "Have a great old firm day, remember it’s only a game enjoy."Many customers were loving it.One said: "Well we will have a couple, can you do it with tea?"Another added: "These are fab."While others commented with green and blue heart emojis.The cafe

Mark Millar has revealed he keeps a beer in the fridge every day to help prevent writer’s block.He said that before he begins work he makes sure he has a drink chilling at home to look forward to when he finishes at 4pm.Millar, 51, who sold his comic book empire Millarworld to Netflix for almost £25million in 2017, said the ritual is part ofa new routine. It includes getting out of bed early before a workout and a 90-second cold shower.

Edinburgh, for ice cream with his two daughters on Sunday when the trio spotted the rare sea creature. The species has only been seen in Scottish waters nine times in the last 50 years.

Dumfries pensioner got the shock of his life when he was hit with three electricity bills for more than £22,000 each. Retired marine engineer Bill Glasson, 85, received three demands for payment within the space of a week.

Loch Lomond has put a call out on social media in a bid to find them.

Glasgow cafe’s Line of Duty themed biscuits have become a sell-out smash. Brooklyn Cafe in the city’s southside has created a series of sweet treats containing quotes and terms used in the cop drama.

Scottish chef. The Hell’s Kitchen star was amazed as he watched artist Lisa Lacao alter her appearance using make-up.

workers in their own homes using webcams.Staff say the installation of cameras for remote workers is a “Big Brother” tactic and fear the technology could be open to abuse.Webcams are being sent out this Thursday to ­thousands of Scottish staff who work for Teleperformance –the largest contact centre company in the world.Teleperformance will be able to access live footage of an employee’s home work station – potentially a living room kitchen or bedroom.In a statement, ­Teleperformance said

police after brutally attacking two officers with a meat cleaver in North Lanarkshire. David Dowson was convicted at the High Court in Glasgow today after seriously assaulting PC’s Josh McCorry and Glenn Coletta in Wishaw in June last year.

chippies serving up the best fish suppers amidst a tough and challenging Covid year has revealed the top 50 from across Britain.

Get the latest Scottish crime and courts news sent straight to your inbox with our Criminal Record newsletter.A kayaker was rescued from a Loch Lomond island after travelling from England over the Easter weekend.The traveller had taken to the bonnie banks to camp on the island of Inchtavannach.But after going for a walk around the piece of land he found himself trapped when he discovered the paddle for his kayak had gone missing.The man phoned police around 1.50pm on Tuesday last week to tell

Ewan McGregor's rant about being Scottish in the film Trainspotting is searching for a chef to join their team. The restaurant based at Corrour Station on the stunning West Highland Line is offering one lucky culinary expert the chance to work at the remote train station for the summer.

Irvine, after he sped across the Irish Sea to see her on the Isle of Man last year.The stunt landed him in court for breaching lockdown restrictions – and now his “Juliet” has ended up in the dock too.Radcliffe appeared from police custody via a video link charged with causing actual bodily harm and two counts of causing criminal damage.She is also accused of breaching the Isle of Man’s ­lockdown restrictions.During Thursday’s hearing at Douglas Courthouse, ­prosecutor Chrissie Hunt said

motorist who ran over a stab victim lying on the road turned Good Samaritan when he stopped and rushed the man to hospital.Salam Ibrahim, 33, was at the wheel of his VW Golf when he drove over Steven Cartwright, 35, who was lying on his back on the road at George Street, Paisley, in the early hours of May 1, last year.Ibrahim quickly phoned an ambulance to report the accident and joined witnesses in rushing to Mr Cartwright’s aid as he lay suffering from severe crush injuries and stab wounds ,