The Hermit's Castle: The wee Scottish stronghold that's considered to be Europe's smallest castle

Queen Elizabeth II was sentenced Tuesday to 10 months in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at his ancestral castle in Scotland.Simon Bowes-Lyon, the Earl of Strathmore, had admitted assaulting the woman in a bedroom at Glamis Castle in February 2020.Bowes-Lyon, 34, who is a first cousin twice removed of the queen, pleaded guilty last month, saying he was “greatly ashamed of my actions which have caused such distress to a guest in my home.”“I did not think I was capable of behaving the way I

psychic has told of snapping the ghostly figure of a young girl during a trip to an abandoned castle turned asylum near Glasgow.Bethany McPherson's skin-crawling experience at Lennox Castle with her ex and his sister is enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.From smelling rotting meat and burning to having an object thrown at her, the 23-year-old is adamant the site -  near Celtic's training complex - is a hot bed of paranormal activity.But it was when she looked back at the pictures from

Zara McDermott has confessed she considered suicide after she was blamed for her horrific revenge porn ordeal by her teachers age 14.The Love Island star, 24, has revealed a boy shared naked photos of her around their school when she was just age 14. She said she felt “shunned, punished and shamed” by her teachers and peers while the boy who sent the image of her got off “scot free”.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.With its beautiful island setting and weathered grey walls, it's one of Scotland's most instantly recognisable castles.And during its lifetime, Eilean Donan Castle played its part in Viking invasions, Clan wars and Jacobite uprisings.Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, the castle has held a strategically important place in the plans

Kate Forbes, the SNP's finance secretary. Governments normally use the budget to outline the state of the country's finances and propose tax changes.

ditch its plans for a second referendum on independence and instead focus on the country's economic recovery.Housing charities have also pleaded with the finance secretary to commit more cash to building 53,000 more affordable homes over the term of the next Scottish Parliament.Speaking ahead of the budget, Forbes said: “This is the most important budget in the history of devolution.

Prime Minister to use his expected trip this week to apologise for Brexit delays affecting the fishing industry.

nurses, midwives, paramedics, cleaners, domestics and porters – will be taking to social media as well as holding a virtual pay rally on Tuesday to call for a “fair” pay rise.

Scottish Government is looking at ways of accelerating the roll out of the coronavirus vaccine across the country. A 24/7 pilot scheme is being considered at vaccinating younger people in society as the government attempts to ramp up its programme.

indyref2 was extended to “anyone who believes in democracy in Scotland.” The Scottish Government’s preferred option for securing another referendum is based on a joint agreement with the UK Government. This was the basis of the 2014 referendum, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he will not consent to another vote.Over the weekend, it emerged that the SNP’s plan B involves the Scottish Parliament organising its own referendum.

Castle Douglas this morning. The 91-year-old was declared dead at the scene of the tragedy on Main Street, Crossmichael, which took place just before 4am on Monday January 25.Police Scotland put traffic control measures in place in after the fire service were called to the blaze.

Castle Douglas after an early morning incident.

coronavirus death recorded in Scotland over the last 24 hours. However, this figure is lower due to Register Offices being closed at weekends.

link.“However, I wanted to join NYDCS as the company offers a lot of experiences that you just would not get on your own. It’s also a great way to connect with other dancers and creatives.”Antonia, who also attended Lanarkshire’s Jazzart school and was part of the youth company South Lanarkshire, will now join 11 other dancers set to work with Anna Kenrick over the coming months.