Is It Too Early for a Christmas Tree?
Every year, as soon as the last Halloween decorations come down, a familiar question starts to sparkle in the air: Is it too early for a Christmas tree? For some,…
Winter Is Here: A Season of Stillness and Wonder
Winter has arrived, wrapping the world in a blanket of calm and beauty. The air turns crisp, the days grow shorter, and the first snowflakes drift down, transforming familiar landscapes…
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
News Desk reporter Louis Collins gives his views on the classic story The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. He writes... The story of Dr Jekyll and Mr.…
Global Airlines Inaugural Flight
As a keen plane-spotter I enjoyed a trip to London last weekend. However, I did not leave Heathrow Airport. Instead, I enjoyed a thrilling day of plane spotting and boy…
Capercaillie 40th Anniversary
I am a keen musician and for me, with bagpipes being my instrument of choice, I have always been a huge fan of Scottish music and bands. One of my…
Foods that help with sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things but many people struggle with getting to sleep, and so find themselves exhausted a lot of the time. Alongside getting in place…
History of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a holiday celebrated every February 14; this year Valentine's Day falls on a Friday. Across the UK and in other places around the world, sweets, flowers and…
Burns Supper Menu Ideas
The centre piece of any Burns Supper is always the haggis. Haggis is a savoury pudding containing sheep’s heart, liver and lungs, which is minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, stock…
The History of Robert Burns
Robert Burns was a Scottish poet from Alloway on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. He was born on the 25th of January 1759 and died on the 21st of July…
Mo gaidhlig article – A beginner’s guide to Gaelic
Reporter Matthew Wright has written up a beginner's guide to Gaelic, especially for Garnock Newsdesk. He's also included a Gaelic song at the end of the article for you to…