A coastal council area of Scotland, with Musselburgh the largest town and Haddington the historic county town.
The Open will return to Carnoustie in 2029, with staging details confirmed by The R&A. The course is preparing for a world-class championship, supported by government and tourism partners, as The Open aims to boost Angus and Scotland’s profile.
Police Scotland has deployed a large-scale operation to tackle bonfire night disorder across Scotland, with multiple incidents of fireworks directed at emergency services in Glasgow, Edinburgh and surrounding areas. One male has been arrested; crews report minor injuries and several fires in bins and parks. The operation involves officers from multiple forces and international coordination.
Police have charged five men and a woman after a Canonmills abduction; a 22-year-old man was traced to Longniddry and taken to hospital. A198 remains closed; investigations continue.
Venture Global’s CP2 LNG project faces multiple lawsuits over dredging near Calcasieu Lake that fishermen say has damaged the seafood industry. Plaintiffs seek damages for lost catches and ongoing water turbidity as the project proceeds.
Two Edinburgh plays revisit 18th-century culture: Brian Logan's Douglas explores Enlightenment tensions, while Jordan & Skinner's Do Not Pass Go tells Lizzie Magie's story and Monopoly’s contested origins. Both shows, in Edinburgh and Aberdeen, mix historical drama with a sharp eye on gender and power, running through October.
Threatening messages claiming a bomb was placed in hundreds of schools have been sent to dozens of schools across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Police say the threats are being treated as hoaxes and investigations are under way. Several Edinburgh schools evacuated; some remain in disruption as pupils return from autumn breaks.