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American tourist Brittany, inset, couldn't believe it when Edinburgh pub goers failed to answer a simple quiz question on the film Shrek.

American tourist baffled as locals can't answer pub quiz question

Some of the shadow cabinet appointed by new Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch

It's a wonder they didn’t spontaneously combust- Vladimir McTavish

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater

Donald Trump would be a disaster for our world - Lorna Slater

An invigorating city walk was just the thing during the Fringe

Susan Morrison: We’re walking in an Edinburgh wonderland – American style

Promoting Scottish connections

US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at a moderated conversation with former Trump administration national security official Olivia Troye and former Republican voter Amanda Stratton on July 17 in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Harris offers hope to Americans who feared a future with Trump - Vladimir McTavi...

Cold War researcher Sarah Harper puts the finishing touches to Cold War Scotland, a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Taking a Cold War wander down memory lane in an excellent exhibition - Susan Mor...

The east coast main line has got to rank as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the UK. (Picture: LNER)

Stunning east coast views are lost on screen-engrossed Americans - Susan Morriso...

People look toward the sky at the Edge at Hudson Yards observation deck ahead of the total solar eclipse in New York City. While people overseas were losing their minds over the sun blacking out, all of Scotland was praying for the sun to actually shine in the first place, says Vladimir McTavish. (Picture: Charly Triballeau/Getty Images)

Scottish skies so dark we weren’t able to actually see darkness - Vladimir McTav...

As a child Susan Morrison spent a lot of time in Dunoon

Digital gadgets are great, but you just can’t beat local knowledge - Susan Morri...

40,000 people attended the Street Party with live entertainment from Kinnaris Quintet and Elephant Sessions on the Waverley Stage (pictured), pop-tastic Silent Disco from Silent Adventures, and street performances from Spark!, pipers, drummers, and more.

So when is it too late to wish everyone a Happy New Year? - Susan Morrison

High heels and alcohol don't mix.

The long and short of it is I’ve given up on wearing high heels - Susan Morrison

GB&I captain Stuart Wilson, right, chats to England's John Gough dueing a practice round for the 49th Walker Cup at St Andrews. Picture: Oisin Keniry/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

GB&I captain Wilson's Walker Cup debt to Lothians star Mackenzie

On July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin E. 'Buzz' Aldrin, the first men to land on the moon, plant the US flag on the lunar surface

Some conspiracy theories just never seem to go away despite all the evidence to ...

Prince Harry and his then-fiancee, now wife, US actress Meghan Markle arrive to visit the Terrence Higgins Trust World AIDS Day charity fair at Nottingham Contemporary on December 1, 2017

Harry and Meghan had request to fly on Air Force One denied

Scientists and science enthusiasts gather prior to the start of the 'March for Science' which celebrates the scientific method outside the Science Museum in central London on April 22, 2017, Earth Day

How Earth Day started and what day represents
Earth Day is celebrated by around one billion people every year- and 2023 is set to be no different
Patrick Hollis

Donald Trump, in a rare moment when he's not actually talking (Picture: Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

World needs to crowdfund some hush money to shut Trump up – Vladimir McTavish

Catriona Matthew lifts aloft the Solheim Cup after leading Europe to a second successive win the US at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, in 2021. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Matthew to captain GB&I in 2024 Curtis Cup at Sunningdale

The Traitors US hosted by Alan Cummings has been acquired by the BBC - start date

BBC has confirmed its acquired US version of hit show The Traitors

10 coolest places to live in the UK according to America

These are the top 10 tell-tale signs of a bluffer

Five Guys celebrate National Burger Day

Celebrate National Burger Day with iconic restaurant Five Guys

Tourists have not forgotten how great Edinburgh is (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Riot of tourists shows Capital is back in business – Susan Morrison

Paul McKechnie in action during last week's PGA Professional Championship at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.

Braid Hills-based Paul McKechnie secures captain's pick for PGA Cup

Texas school shooting - your views online

Matthew McConaughey said the spate of mass shootings across America is “an epidemic we can control” as he led tributes to the victims of the tragedy in his Texas hometown.

Matthew McConaughey leads tributes to victims of Texas school shooting

A Castle for Christmas

A Castle For Christmas: Seven things the Netflix movie got right and wrong
We all know a puppy is not just for Christmas, but what about a castle? Hallmark Films' A Castle For Christmas has been making the headlines since it debuted on Netflix earlier this month, but not always for the right reasons. So, with notepad and pen in hand I settled down to watch the 99 minute TV movie to discover if it could really be as bad as some have claimed.
Liam Rudden

These answers reveal our top driving wants and habits - Adele is one of them

American elves invading Scotland to spy on us may provoke a response from Scotland's own sprites (Picture: Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Why Santa's secret police should fear Scotland's E.L.F. Army – Susan Morrison

Katya Eardley

Day in the Life: Katya Eardley, baker

An image of the books which have been shortlisted for 2021 Booker Prize.

Booker Prize shortlist announced

Hannah Darling and Louise Duncan of Team Great Britain and Ireland interact during the Curtis Cup at Conwy. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images)

Darling takes impressive points haul at Curtis Cup

Here is why Britain is celebrating 'Thank You Day' on 4 July

Janssen COVID-19 single shot vaccine by Johnson & Johnson. The FDA has confirmed the safety and efficacy of a single-shot of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine (Photo: Cheryl Gerber, AP).

Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine shot protects against coronavirus

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated before the observance of Ash Wednesday

What is the meaning of the Mardi Gras celebration?

Andy Wightman has given an emotional interview about his decision to resign from the Scottish Greens.

Americans can breathe a sigh of relief with Biden - Andy Wightman

A person dressed as Donald Trump watches Joe Biden being sworn in as 46th President of the United States (Picture: David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

How the Girl Guides could teach Donald Trump a thing or two – Susan Morrison

Boris Johnson with four Union Jacks (Picture: Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street)

Dear Boris, what's with all the Union Jacks? – Susan Morrison

The explosion caused significant damage and disruption to the street and nearby areas (Picture: Reuters)

A suspect has been named in the Christmas Day Nashville explosion case

The explosion caused significant damage and disruption to the street and nearby areas (Picture: Reuters)

A suspect has been named in the Christmas Day Nashville explosion case

Death and the other Horsemen of the Apocalypse now appear to be riding on two wheels, according to Susan Morrison (Picture: Adrian Dennis/AFP via Getty Images)

Cycle hire scheme is a dream that it's turning sour – Susan Morrison

Brexit economic crisis looms over Scotland - your views

Black Friday will take place on Friday 27 November this year

Why is Black Friday called Black Friday?

As President, Donald Trump has invoked sheer terror he'd bring plague, war and hellfire at any moment, writes Alastair Stewart. Picture: Mandel Ngan/Getty Images

The president really was the antidote to Washington - Alastair Stewart

Donald Trump is taking legal action over voting in a number of states (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Like a horror movie villain, Trump's not finished yet – Susan Morrison

Will Donald Trump's supporters be celebrating when the results of the US election come in or will Joe Biden triumph? (Picture: Jim Rassol/AP)

Scotland would reject Trump in landslide, but what about USA? – Angus Robertson

Donald Trump and Joe Biden faced off in another debate last night - here's what ...

Kanye West has released a new presidential campaign video
(Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Fast Company)

Kanye West has released a new presidential campaign video

Here's when the next Donald Trump and Joe Biden debate is happening - and how to watch (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here's when the next Donald Trump and Joe Biden debate is happening - and how to...

Donald Trump has been getting his excuses in early about the November presidential election (Picture: Evan Vucci/AP)

Donald Trump plus armed militias spells trouble – Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP

Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the September 11 attacks (Getty Images)

How the September 11 attacks unfolded, 19 years on

The first lady offered her condolences to the thousands who lost someone to coronavirus (Photo: Getty Images)

This is what Melania Trump said about coronavirus in her speech at the Republica...

The United States' next president will be Joe Biden or Donald Trump (Getty Images)

US Election 2020: when is the election, Electoral College explained and what the...

West held a rally in Charleston, South Carolina to promote his presidential campaign (Photo: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images)

What happened at Kanye West’s Charleston rally?

Tommy Carson records his memories for the Living Memory Association

"I saw miners fighting the police in the Grassmarket during the General Strike"