King’s New Year Honours: Alan Hansen, David Moyes & Jackie Bird honoured as full Scots list revealed

King's New Year Honours: Alan Hansen, David Moyes & Jackie Bird honoured as full Scots list revealed

FOOTIE legend Alan Hansen ended a rollercoaster year by netting an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours. The Scotland and Liverpool hero was gravely ill during the summer as friends, family and fans prayed for his recovery. 7 David Moyes is among a raft of Scots being recognised in the New Year… King’s New … Read more

‘Lovely’ Scots mum-of-five, 47, dies after catching ‘flu’ over Christmas

'Lovely' Scots mum-of-five, 47, dies after catching 'flu' over Christmas

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “lovely” mum-of-five who died after catching suspected flu over Christmas. Kellie Alexander, originally from Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, tragically passed away the day after her 47th birthday on December 27. 1 Kellie Alexander tragically passed away the day after… ‘Lovely’ Scots mum-of-five, 47, dies after catching ‘flu’ over Christmas … Read more

Scots Orangemen left stunned after The Queen describes their parading as ‘silly marching business’

Scots Orangemen left stunned after The Queen describes their parading as ‘silly marching business’

SCOTS Orangemen have been left stunned after The Queen described their parading as ‘silly marching business.’ The lodge member, speaking on condition of anonymity, was left almost speechless by the late monarch’s comments and said the whole point of marching was to honour the Sovereign. Scots Orangemen left stunned after The Queen describes their parading … Read more

Edinburgh events hit by ANOTHER major weather blow amid New Year washout & 70mph winds

Edinburgh events hit by ANOTHER major weather blow amid New Year washout & 70mph winds

EDINBURGH punters have been hit with another weather blow amid heavy rain and blustery conditions. The capital’s Christmas markets will open later than scheduled today as the country is battered by 70mph gusts. 1 Edinburgh punters have been hit with another weather blow todayCredit: Alamy It comes… Edinburgh events hit by ANOTHER major weather blow … Read more

Scots could be set for ‘once in a decade’ Northern Lights display in the New Year – here’s how to spot them

Scots could be set for 'once in a decade' Northern Lights display in the New Year - here's how to spot them

SCOTS stargazers could be set for a “once in a decade” Northern Lights display in the New Year. NASA says our sun is at its solar maximum and boffins have predicted that we can expect to see more of the celestial spectacle with activity at its highest in the last decade. 1 Scots stargazers could… … Read more