What it feels like ... to be an astronomer
David Warrington, resident astronomer at the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory
Ho, ho, ho! 12 classic Christmas films to watch this year
THE festive television season is here. It may not be what it once was, back when we had three TV channels (and thought ourselves lucky) but whether you have the spirit of Santa or Scrooge, here's our 12 must-watch Christmas celluloid crackers.
Insider Guide: Dumfries
Though Dumfries lies quietly in sleepy south west Scotland it has played host to some crucial characters in our country’s past. That history is felt in the town centre as you walk past sandstone buildings on cobbled streets, though modern shops offer a splash of the contemporary as well. Dumfries has a bit of everything as it serves as the hub of Dumfries and Galloway, fulfilling its nickname of “Queen of the South.” Ryan Dinsdale picks out his high points.
