Scottish city in central Scotland, near Glasgow and Edinburgh
Three new indoor padel facilities are underway in Scotland: Crieff Hydro’s Padel Barn opens in September; Galashiels Academy hosts a TSIT project with two covered padel courts; Cromlix Hotel features historic tennis facilities renewed for guests. The developments aim to broaden access to racket sports year-round across communities.
Independent and smaller music events face rising costs and lower ticket sales, with cancellations rising. The sector sees some resilience but more venues risk closure as costs outpace revenue.
The Scotsman and The Guardian review recent fiction and memoirs, spotlighting a cosy fantasy debut, climate-edge thrillers, and a US vice-presidential memoir, as Edinburgh’s festival season shines a light on Scottish publishing and Latin American translations.
David Brown has been jailed for six years and nine months for raping an 18-year-old passenger. Highland Council’s licensing committee sparked anger by allowing Brown’s operator’s licence to continue, prompting resignations, suspensions and calls for a full council review. The political fallout continues as the council faces scrutiny over safety and governance.