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The Scotsman
Dec 26, 2017
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Pictures: Hearts and Hibs open doors to feed 200 on Christmas
Capital rivals Hearts and Hibs helped spread festive cheer on Christmas Day when they opened their doors to feed around 200 people.
Latest News
Scotland’s weather: Parts of the country get White Christmas

Parts of Scotland were treated to a White Christmas, although people may have missed it.

50 of the very worst Christmas cracker jokes

Despite the furious tug of war that precedes their reading, Christmas cracker jokes are more often than not followed by a collective groan. You can wait years to hear a good one.

Botanics wins £1m funding lifeline to stave off closure

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh has won a £1 million funding lifeline as bosses seek to stave off the threat of closure over growing safety fears from its ageing greenhouses.

Nick Clegg to be awarded ‘knighthood in New Year’s Honours’

Former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg is to receive a knighthood in the New Year’s honours list, it has been reported.

Sport Update
Stephen Dobbie set to sign new deal with Queen of the South

Queen of the South are set to have their fans smiling again despite Saturday’s 3-2 defeat by St Mirren as striker Stephen Dobbie wants to get the paperwork on an extended deal completed before 2017 is out.

James Tait playing long game as he seeks golfing success as a driver

A Scots golfer has muscled his way into the big league in the ever-expanding long-driving scene and is hoping to use a 10-event World Series in 2018 to turn what he describes as “golf’s answer to 20-20 cricket”
into a full-time career.

Hearts’ derby record is a ‘huge irritation’ for Craig Levein

It was to Craig Levein’s evident frustration that Hearts were unable to redress their McDiarmid Park hoodoo on Saturday.

And finally...
Met Office issues warning for snow and ice on Boxing Day

After many parts of Scotland saw rain and mild temperatures on Christmas Day, the country is set to be hit by wintery conditions.

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