Scottish Weather - Visitors take to the water at Luss, Loch Lomond

Scottish Weather - Visitors take to the water at Luss, Loch Lomond

LUSS. Loch Lomond.

Scotland's 23C weekend weather. People enjoy the hot weather as they gather at Luss on the banks of Loch Lomond.

The latest forecast for Scotland has predicted some toasty temperatures and sunshine as people are told to 'enjoy the sun' while it's still around.

BBC Weather presenter Judith Ralston has revealed the latest forecast this morning and has confirmed that most of Scotland will be bathed in toasty weather by early afternoon. The expert has said that areas like Fort William and Pitlochry will see highs of 23C today, with the central belt experiencing a scorching 22C by mid-afternoon.

The forecaster also noted that some showers may appear across the most northern parts of Scotland and the eastern areas of the country will experience milder weather compared to the rest of the nation.

Thousands of Celtic fans gather at Glasgow Cross to celebrate their 54th tile win

Thousands of Celtic fans gather at Glasgow Cross to celebrate their 54th tile win

Crowds in Glasgow as Celtic fans mark title win

Celtic fans are preparing to celebrate in Glasgow after the club won its third successive Scottish Premiership title.

The trophy was carried into Saturday's game at Celtic Park by goalkeeper Joe Hart. The home side went on to beat St Mirren 3-2.

Glasgow city council said while celebrations are to be "savoured", they urge supporters to "respect the city" during the celebrations following littering and anti-social behaviour last year.

Police Scotland said they will have proportionate policing in place to maintain public safety and minimise disruption.

The league title had been decided before Saturday's game but the home match gives fans the chance to celebrate their win.

Writing on the social media site X, Glasgow city council said: "Glasgow is a football city - and proud to be home to some of the biggest teams in the game.

"Fans support their club, whatever the result - and when they win, celebrations are to be savoured. However, when things get out of hand there can be a negative impact on other Glaswegians and for visitors to our city.

"In recent year many people have felt uncomfortable and even unsafe when supporters have congregated in places like Trongate or George Square to celebrate.

"Residents and businesses have had to deal with the aftermath of littering, vandalism and other antisocial behaviour once the crowds have headed home.

"As this season reaches its conclusion over the next two weekends, we want everyone to be able to celebrate safely, responsibly and with consideration for others.

"Whoever you support, whatever the results - enjoy yourself but please respect the city."

PS Waverley first day sailing of 2024 season

PS Waverley first day sailing of 2024 season

GLASGOW. River Clyde.

PS Waverley makes her way down the river Clyde on her first sailing of 2024. She set sail from her berth near the Science Centre with 700 excited passengers on a lovely sunny day.

STEP ABOARD WAVERLEY
THE WORLD'S LAST SEAGOING PADDLE STEAMER
WELCOME TO WAVERLEY
WAVERLEY – NATIONAL FLAGSHIP OF THE YEAR 2024
We are delighted that National Historic Ships UK has given Waverley the prestigious title of National Flagship of the Year in recognition of her ambitious cruising programme around the UK.

Waverley will be operating an exciting programme of cruises in several areas of the UK from Friday 17th May to Sunday 20th October – see the outline regional dates below.

Tickets for all Waverley cruises can be purchased in advance online or by calling the Booking Office on 0141 243 2224.

2024 DATES BY SAILING AREA
The 2024 sailing season outline is as follows:

Glasgow & Clyde Coast – Friday 17th May – Sunday 19th May – BOOK NOW
Oban & Inner Hebrides – Monday 20th May – Monday 27th May – BOOK NOW
Warrenpoint – Tuesday 28th May & Wednesday 29th May – BOOK NOW
Bristol Channel – Friday 31st May – Sunday 23rd June – BOOK NOW
North Wales & The Mersey – Monday 24th June – Wednesday 26th June – BOOK NOW
Glasgow & Clyde Coast – Friday 28th June to Sunday 25th August – BOOK NOW
South West – Thursday 29th August – Monday 2nd September – BOOK NOW
South Coast & Isle of Wight – Monday 2nd September – Wednesday 25th September – BOOK NOW
London & Thames Estuary – Friday 27th September – Sunday 13th October – BOOK NOW
Final Sailings of the 2024 season – October 19th & 20th (Glasgow & Clyde Coast) – BOOK NOW
DONATE TO WAVERLEY – Help us keep our truly unique steamship paddling!
As a charity our primary aim is to maintain and operate Waverley for public benefit by offering a wide range of cruises on a living and working steam heritage attraction of national and international significance.

Maintaining a seagoing paddle steamer in full operation relies on donations, as well as fares, catering and shop sales income. We are exceptionally grateful to everyone who supports our efforts to keep Waverley sailing – without you a vital piece of our proud maritime, engineering and social heritage would have been lost forever.

We welcome one off donations or regular monthly donations from “Friends of Waverley“. Visit the Supporting Waverley section on our website for full details on how you can play a part and help keep Waverley sailing.

You can also support Waverley by purchasing items from Waverley’s Amazon Wish List.

WAVERLEY’S ONLINE SHOP
The shop that never closes – pick up an exclusive Waverley souvenir or purchase a gift. Visit our Online Shop for all things Waverley.

Scran Food and Drink Podcast: Rodney

The Scotsman Bulletin Friday May 17 2024

Scotsman Deputy Editor Alan Young talks about early prisoner release due to jail overcrowding with Political Correspondent Rachel Amery.

The Scotsman: FMQs unpicked Thursday May 16 2024 #FMQs

The Scotsman: FMQs unpicked Thursday May 16 2024 #FMQs Dale Miller and Rachel Amery discuss the details of First Ministers Questions in the Scottish Parliament

Celtic fans celebrate their 54th league title

Celtic fans celebrate their 54th league title with wild celebrations outside their stadium at Parkhead, Glasgow.

The Scotsman Bulletin Thursday May 16 2024 #SPFL #Celtic

Scotsman deputy editor Alan Young talks football with sports editor Mark Atkinson the day after Celtic win the Scottish title

Hay's Way meets with the Langholm Initiative and to hear about its evolved plans for Scotland's largest community buyout

Hay's Way meets with the Langholm Initiative and to hear about its evolved plans for Scotland's largest community buyout

Police and protesters clash at blockade outside Thales in Govan

Police and protesters clash at Thales Glasgow

GLASGOW. Thales Govan.

Police and pro-Palestinian protesters have clashed after a demonstration blocked the entrance to a military electronics factory in Glasgow.

Dozens of protesters gathered outside French company Thales’ site on Linthouse Road in Govan from 5am on Wednesday.

The demonstrators are demanding an immediate ceasefire and an end to the war in Gaza.

Police said a number of arrests had been made.

It comes at a time of mounting concern over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

The protest marks the 76th anniversary of the Nakba, Arabic for “catastrophe”, when 700,000 Palestinians fled or were driven out of what is now Israel before and during the war surrounding its creation in 1948.

More than twice that number have been displaced within Gaza since the start of the latest war, which was triggered by Hamas’ October 7 attack into Israel.

UN agencies say 550,000 people, nearly a quarter of Gaza’s 2.3 million people, have been newly displaced in just the last week, as Israeli forces have pushed into the southern city of Rafah and re-invaded parts of northern Gaza.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.05am on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 police were called to a report of a demonstration within the grounds of a business premises on Linthouse Road, Govan, Glasgow.

“Officers are in attendance and a number of arrests have been made.”

Thales employs over 750 people across two main sites in Glasgow and Rosyth and said it invested over £140m in 2023 to the Scottish economy.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Precious Cargo trailer

Precious Cargo is a new theatre show about the life-long impact of the Vietnam war, by Australian writer-performer Barton Williams and Hebridean composer Andy Yearley. The show draws on Barton and Andy’s own life experiences as Vietnam war adoptees, plus interviews with four other adoptees who grew up across the world after being airlifted out of Vietnam in 1975 as babies. Produced by Lewis-based arts company sruth-mara, Precious Cargo will premiere at An Lanntair in Stornoway on 6 July before a three week run at Summerhall as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Tickets:
An Lanntair, 6 July: https://lanntair.com/events/event/precious-cargo
Summerhall, 1-26 August: https://festival24.summerhall.co.uk/events/precious-cargo/

Scotsman Golf Show

Scotsman Golf Show
with Matthew Elder and Martin Dempster as they preview the PGA Championship

The Scotsman Bulletin Wednesday May 15 2024 #Housing

Scotsman head of news Dale Miller catches up with political correspondent Rachel Amery about problems for councils in delivering vital services

Iconic Linlithgow spire is gleaming golden once again following £400,000 restoration

An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is once again gleaming golden following successful completion of a £400k restoration project that has saved it from potential collapse.



The Crown of Thorns spire of St Michael’s Parish Church – a unique and eye-catching piece of public sculpture, visible from both the M9 and the Edinburgh-Glasgow train line – has undergone thorough refurbishment to repair extensive rot in its structural timbers and replace the external cladding. The new cladding, a bronze alloy, returns the spire’s colour to the golden glow of the original structure when erected in 1964. This time, however, the gold is here to stay, aided by modern sealing technology designed to keep the Scottish weather at bay for decades to come.



Retired architect Brian Lightbody, who led the project, said “From investigative surveys, we knew that the timber structure under the external cladding had been badly affected by water ingress. But the extent of the damage uncovered as all the old cladding was removed has demonstrated that the only alternative to major restoration would have been removal of the entire Crown – in itself a demanding and costly project, and a deeply unattractive prospect for funders.

Travel: Broich House, near Kippen

Travel: Visit to the historic Broich House near Kippen, Stirlingshire

Launch of Piping Live 2024

GLASGOW.

Glasgow is set to host Scotland’s biggest week of bagpipes this summer, with the return of Piping Live! from Saturday 10th - Sunday 18th August, and The World Pipe Band Championships on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August.

To mark the launch of these world-renowned events, renowned bagpiper and BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year 2023 finalist Ailis Sutherland, Croft No. Five drummer Paul Jennings and celebrated piper, composer and teacher John Mulhearn, alongside World Pipe Band Championships competitor Emma Hill - who is competing with the Glasgow Skye Association Pipe Band in Grade 2 this year - all performed at the front of Saint Lukes in the east end of the city. A new venue for Piping Live! 2024.

The world’s biggest piping festival, Piping Live! attracts over 30,000 attendees to Glasgow each year, with an eclectic programme of events for pipers and music lovers alike to be held at venues across the city.

The World Pipe Band Championships – a major event which Glasgow first hosted in 1948 and the city has staged every year since 1986 – attracts thousands of pipers and drummers from all over the world to compete in the ultimate ‘battle of the bands’.

The Scotsman Bulletin Monday May 13 2024 #Politics #Sarwar

The Scotsman Bulletin Monday May 13 2024 #Poloitics #Sarwar

Celtic v Rangers debrief

Mark Atkinson reports from Celtic Park after the final Old Firm derby of the season.

Billy Connolly in Big Banana Feet (1976) New BFI restoration

Trailer for Big Banana Feet (1976) starring Billy Connolly | New BFI restoration
Big Yin’s Troubled tour restored
"Rarely seen in its entirety since the late
1970s, Murray Grigor’s newly restored Billy
Connolly tour film Big Banana Feet is one
of those incredible lightning-in-a-bottle
cultural artefacts that demystifies and
re-mystifies its subject in fascinating ways"
Alistair Harkness 5 star review
On selected release and available on DVD
& Blu-Ray from 20 May

Rebus - Coming Soon to BBC iPlayer

Rebus starts Friday 17th May 2024 on BBC iPlayer

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