Getting Dog Scotland

Edinburgh becomes first 'tourist tax' city in Scotland

A tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually will be introduced to Edinburgh from next year.

BBC News - 6h

A fierce storm is lashing Ireland and Scotland with record winds, downing power lines

Ireland has been hit with record wind gusts of 114 miles (183 kilometers) an hour as a winter storm batters the country and northern parts of the U.K. Schools have been closed, trains halted and ...

ABC News - 13h

New code of practice for getting a dog in Scotland

A new checklist will ensure that dog owners understand the commitment they are signing up for.

BBC News - 17h

Ricky Gervais tribute after After Life dog dies

The German shepherd, born in Herefordshire, played Brandy in three seasons of the Netflix comedy.

BBC News - 2d

WATCH: Dog saved in icy river rescue

Chris MacRitchie plunged himself into a frozen river in Vermont after realizing a dog had fallen through the ice.

ABC News - 4d

Scotland captain Tuipulotu ruled out of Six Nations

Influential centre Sione Tuipulotu is ruled out of the Six Nations because of the pectoral injury he picked up in training.

BBC News - 4d

'Life in the old dog yet' - Murphy wins second Masters title

Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback by world champion Kyren Wilson to clinch his second Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace.

BBC News - 4d

USC women taking 'mad dog' approach thanks to Beth Burns

The Trojans' associate head coach and defensive leader has long taught the concept of tenacious defense, which has served USC well this season.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Man's dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video

A Vermont man waded into a river to rescue a dog that was struggling to escape the icy waters

ABC News - 6d

Dramatic rescue of dog from freezing river in Vermont caught on video

The dramatic rescue of the dog in Berlin, Vermont, was caught on video by his son and has been shared widely on social media.

CBS News - 6d

Scotland’s largest haggis maker creating new recipe to meet US rules

Macsween working to circumvent food regulations that have banned traditional recipe in US for more than 50 years. Scotland’s largest haggis maker is creating a “compliant” recipe of the nation’s ...

The Guardian - 6d

Denis Law, Manchester United and Scotland legend, dies aged 84

Striker was part of United’s much-fabled ‘Holy Trinity’ Bryan Robson leads tributes to ‘one of football’s giants’ Great names from Manchester United and Scotland have paid tribute to Denis Law, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Man Utd and Scotland legend Law dies aged 84

Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

BBC News - Jan. 17

You’ve always wondered, here’s the answer: do dogs actually watch TV?

You may have noticed your pooch gazing at the screen or seen pets on TikTok reacting to films. Here’s what science says – including what they like to watch. If you’re a dog owner, chances are you ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Scotland's papers: Israel ceasefire and search for sisters continues

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

WATCH: ‘Uber Dog’ makes passengers smile in Colorado

Kevin Ferman has been picking up Uber riders all over Colorado for over 10 years, but he started bringing his dog Bowie along on his rides after adopting him 2 1/2 years ago.

ABC News - Jan. 15

Temperature falls to -18.9C in north Scotland, a 15-year low for UK

Altnaharra in Highlands recorded -18.9C on Friday night, the coldest January overnight temperature since 2010. Friday was the coldest January night in the UK in 15 years after temperatures ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

Bird flu outbreak confirmed in Scotland with protection zone in place

A 3km protection zone is in place around a premises in Angus after an outbreak of the H5N1 virus.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Drama, high heels, and the dog-eat-dog world of ultrahigh-end real estate in ‘Selling the City’

The stars of the Netflix series stars reveal how they use high heels and high fashion to land high-paying real estate deals.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

Sleeping Dogs Movie From Donnie Yen May Never Happen

A movie based on the video game Sleeping Dogs was in the works for years, but it's apparently no longer moving ahead. Actor Donnie Yen (Ip Man, John Wick, Rogue One) was announced as the lead years ...

GameSpot - Jan. 9

Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Scotland to host 3 biggest battery energy storage systems in Europe

Investment by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners comes as boost to SNP government before next year’s elections

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Meghan 'devastated' after death of rescue dog

The duchess said on Instagram she had 'cried too many tears to count' since the death of her beagle, Guy.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert

Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe. The cockney dialect, as associated with the late EastEnders icon Dame Barbara ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

New snow and ice warning for Scotland issued

The alert will run for 24 hours from midday, covering Grampian, the Highlands, Orkney & Shetland, Dumfries & Galloway and across Ayrshire.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Temperatures plummet to -13 in northwest Scotland

Forecasters warn of difficult driving conditions as workers and school pupils return after the Christmas break.

BBC News - Jan. 7

WATCH: These dogs are thinking twice about being outside in the snow

Chester and Kane would rather be inside than outside!

ABC News - Jan. 6

Naughty Dog Founder Reveals Budgets Of Original Games And Why They Sold To Sony

Andy Gavin, one of the co-founders of Naughty Dog, has explained why the company sold itself to Sony back in 2001. Posting on LinkedIn , Gavin said he's been asked "countless times" why Naughty ...

GameSpot - Jan. 6

Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Paw things: how to help your anxious dog

The pandemic unleashed an epidemic of anxiety in dogs. The experts advise patience, positive training and tasty treats. But will it work for John-Paul Flintoff’s pet?. When children get scared, we ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade

Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling. Almost £100m has been spent over the past decade on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

WATCH: Dog catches the ‘zoomies’ while in the car

This dog got so excited while riding in the back of the car, he had to run to both windows to enjoy the views.

ABC News - Jan. 4

Tim Dowling: I went out to walk the dog and came home a hero

My wife asked me to do the afternoon dog walk. I begrudgingly acquiesced, with no idea of the drama that lay ahead. It is a bleak and featureless afternoon; the bottom of the year’s trough. I don’t ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines. They were moving forward in a line across the 10 sq metre trench, volunteer excavators elbow to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 3

Watch: Appeal launched for guide dog puppy raisers

There are more than 1,000 visually impaired people currently waiting for assistance dogs according to charity Guide Dogs.

BBC News - Jan. 3

Cambridge study aims to find out if dogs and their owners are on same wavelength

Scientists to examine if humans’ and dogs’ brains synchronise when they interact in a way similar to parents and babies. Standing patiently on a small fluffy rug, Calisto the flat-coated retriever ...