A replica electric chair, vintage bar signs and toy shop fittings are among the pieces of eclectic Elgin memorabilia being auctioned in aid of the children’s ward at Dr Gray’s Hospital. As part of the regeneration of Elgin’s South Street, the former Jailhouse Nightclub, Junners Toy
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Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded Birse Community Trust grant funding to conserve and reopen The Souter’s Shop in Birse, a purpose-built shoemaker’s shop left largely untouched for over half a century and the only surviving example of its kind.
A tourist who stole a large chunk of an ancient Greek column in the 1960s has returned it more than half a century later. Greece's Ministry of Culture yesterday announced the repatriation of the fragment of a limestone Ionic capital from the Leonidaion, which accommodated athletes during the ancient
Tradespeople across the UK are losing valuable time and money battling parking problems, according to new research.
Furniture made from recycled materials including old denim, shoes and wine corks has been hailed as "the future of furniture design". Recycled furniture was a widespread theme at this year's Milan Design Week, CNN Style reports.
A start-up has unveiled its vision for a spider-like robot which it says could be used to advance lunar explorations and provide low-cost, low-carbon housing on Earth. Crest Robotics says "Charlotte" could construct a 200 m² home in a single day, using an extrusion system developed by a partner
Pavements across the UK are baring all this October as a bold new campaign takes breast health to the streets — quite literally.
Persimmon Homes North Scotland has welcomed Jamie Hudson as its newest customer care coordinator – just months after he first became a Persimmon customer. The 28-year-old from Perthshire bought his first home with Persimmon in March 2025 and quickly developed a passion for the company and its
A dedicated collector in Northern California has acquired a cherished piece of retail history – the Costco sign advertising the retailer's famous $1.50 (c. £1.12) hot dog and soda combination.
Once rulers of Scotland’s western seaboard, the Lords of the Isles commanded a kingdom that rivalled the Scottish crown. Now, new archaeological research has revealed their seat of power at Loch Finlaggan on Islay was far more impressive than previously believed. A new book, The Archaeology of
A new city made up of investors and residents that aims to provide a real-world test course for mobility has been launched in Japan.
A time capsule has been interned at Edinburgh's North Bridge to mark the project’s work for future generations. Some of the items for the capsule included:
A disused 20th century phone box has been transformed into a life-saving medical station, thanks to a community project led by Robertson Facilities Management (RFM). The phone box on Moorhouse Grove in Stanley had stood idle and neglected in a state of disrepair for nearly a decade before RFM, with
Football legend Patrice Evra has been named as a project partner for an upcoming flagship tower set to become one of the tallest developments in the United Arab Emirates.
A new Scottish start-up is harnessing cork, one of nature’s most sustainable materials, to help reduce carbon emissions across the construction and textile sectors.



