Note Scottish Lighthouse

Uncovering the men who hid a note in a Scottish lighthouse 132 years ago

Experts poring over censuses and newspaper archives have built up a rich picture of their lives.

Engineers Discover a 132-Year-Old Message in a Bottle in a Scottish Lighthouse

Mechanical engineers inspecting a lighthouse found a surprising message: a handwritten missive from workers of another age.

World - The New York Times - November 16

Scot gets dream job as lighthouse keeper on remote Australian island

Sandy Duthie's "dream job" involves solitude, a 160-year history, and a colony of little penguins.

Hidden message in a bottle found in lighthouse wall after 132 years

Engineers were shocked to find the message deep inside the wall of a lighthouse in the south of Scotland.

Risers, fallers and goalie notes

A weekly look at top statistical trends in fantasy hockey with goalie, power play, and droppable notes.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

Editor’s Note: What’s Next for WIRED

Last week’s US election will affect the future for all of us. Here’s how we’ll cover it.

Tech - Wired - November 11

Comedian Janey Godley dies aged 63

She was "surrounded by her loved ones", her management has confirmed.

Center Parcs plans first Scottish holiday village

The project, near Hawick, promises an investment of £350m and could create 1,200 jobs.

Scottish Premiership: Besuijen seals Aberdeen’s return to the top

David Gray under pressure after Hibs’ 2-1 defeat to St Mirren Sam Dalby scores in Dundee United’s win over Ross County Second-half goals from Ante Palaversa, Topi Keskinen, Vincente Besuijen and ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

Scottish Labour vows to reinstate winter fuel payments

Move by leader Anas Sarwar puts pressure on Keir Starmer to change policy for rest of UK

Business - Financial Times - November 19

All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel payment

Scots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.

‘A shelter from the growling Atlantic’: our stay in lighthouse keeper’s cottage on Ireland’s west coast

County Clare’s dramatic shoreline is the backdrop to Loop Head Lighthouse and its two holiday cottages. Binoculars for sea viewing included – but not wifi. We cross a narrow strip of land under ...

World - The Guardian - November 21

Mo Salah posts cryptic note on Liverpool future

Mohamed Salah has posted a cryptic message about his Liverpool future a day after scoring his team's winning goal against Brighton.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

Grading Ravens' wild win over the Bengals, plus NFL bold predictions for Week 10

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL for Nov. 8

Sports - CBS Sports - November 8

Note to Democrats: To succeed next time, avoid these words

Democrats should abandon the use of terms such as "undocumented workers" and "Latinx" in order to appeal to voters, as these terms are seen as dishonest and confusing.

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Week 11 Rankings: No Tank Bigsby, Sam LaPorta, George Kittle unlikely to play

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Sports - CBS Sports - November 17

Swamp Notes: Anthony Scaramucci unpacks Trump’s cabinet

Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees have raised eyebrows in Congress. Will they raise objections?

World - Financial Times - November 23

Note to Democrats: It’s Time to Take Up Your Hammers

There is a straight line from homeless schoolchildren to Donald Trump’s election victory.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Chef attracts diners from around the world with seasonal Scottish cuisine

Chef Roberta Hall McCarron was nominated GQ's Best Chef of The Year in 2023 and has competed twice on the BBC's Great British Menu. McCarron specializes in Scottish cuisine, and our Dana Jacobson ...

From a Scottish island to New York's elite - who was Trump's mother?

Donald Trump's mother Mary Anne MacLeod grew up on the Hebridean island of Lewis.

Scottish smart meter customers face north-south energy divide

Technology differences mean meters in northern England and Scotland may not work properly, energy firm body admits.

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