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Tourist Busted Trying to Snag a Souvenir From Pompeii

Scot is being investigated after Italian police say he pocketed stones, piece of brick from ancient ruins

(Newser) - A Scottish tourist is facing legal trouble after being accused of taking five stones and a piece of brick from the ancient ruins of Pompeii, Italian authorities said Thursday. The 51-year-old man, who hasn't been named, was allegedly spotted by a tour guide picking up "pieces of...

Trump's Presidency: Largely Spent at His Own Properties

Forbes tallies 75 days spent at his golf clubs and hotels

(Newser) - President Trump has spent roughly one-third of his presidency visiting his own properties, blending the business of the nation with the business of his brand like no modern president, Forbes reports, breaking down exactly how Trump has spent his time in his second term. Specifically, he visited his own...

Trump Urges UK to Tap Its 'Treasure Chest'

He sees a 'VAST FORTUNE' in the North Sea

(Newser) - Before leaving Scotland, President Trump called on the UK to ramp up oil drilling in the North Sea, branding the region an overlooked "treasure chest" mired in high taxes. Trump criticized the country's clean energy focus on Truth Social, urging government ministers to "incentivize the drillers,...

Trump Adds a 3rd Scottish Golf Course to His Collection

It's been quite the mix of business and politics during president's 5-day trip to Scotland

(Newser) - President Trump opened a new golf course bearing his name in Scotland on Tuesday, capping a five-day foreign trip designed around promoting his family's luxury properties and playing golf. "Let's go. 1-2-3," Trump said before he cut the red ribbon. Trump and his sons, Eric and...

Trump Golfs as Protesters Rally Across Scotland

President arrives for visit in a place where he's not popular

(Newser) - Hundreds of people protested President Trump's arrival on Saturday outside his resorts and in cities across Scotland, raising many of the same issues pressing him in Washington. As Trump played at his course in Turnberry, NPR reports, a demonstrator outside the US consulate in Edinburgh, the capital, asked, "...

Trump's Visit to Scotland: Respect, Ridicule; Business, Politics

President heads there to inaugurate a new golf course

(Newser) - President Trump travels to Scotland on Friday as his family's business prepares for the Aug. 13 opening of a new golf course in Aberdeenshire billed as "the greatest 36 holes in golf." While there, Trump will talk trade with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a meeting...

People on Scottish Island Salvage, Identify Shipwreck

Residents are 'becoming experts,' one community researcher says

(Newser) - When a schoolboy going for a run found the ribs of a wooden ship poking through the dunes of a remote Scottish beach, it sparked a hunt by archaeologists, scientists, and local historians to uncover its story. Through a mix of high-tech science and community research, they have an answer,...

Kilt-Wearing Aussie Targets Scotland's 'Stone of Destiny'

Witness says man tried to smash glass case, claimed to be 'chief of his clan'

(Newser) - A man from Australia has been charged with "malicious mischief" for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood. Arnaud Harixcalde Logan, 35, appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on Monday to face the charge, which is similar to vandalism. Logan was...

Scottish Island With Its Own Castle Is for Sale

Shuna in the Hebrides includes 6 cottages, a farm, a ruined castle, and ancient burial mounds

(Newser) - An island complete with a ruined castle, ancient burial mounds, untouched beaches, and a storied family legacy is up for sale after eight decades—offering would-be buyers a rare chance to own a piece of Scottish history and wild beauty. The Gully family is selling Shuna, a 1,110-acre...

If We Find the Loch Ness Monster, a Plan Kicks In
If Nessie Is Found,
a Plan Kicks In
May 31, 2025 10:00 AM CDT

If Nessie Is Found, a Plan Kicks In

Scotland has had a contingency plan on the books since 2001

(Newser) - The search for the Loch Ness Monster has gone high tech, with the Today show noting drones are now being employed in the hunt. An annual four-day quest took place from May 22 to May 25, and while hunters apparently came up empty-handed, the BBC flags a fascinating aspect to...

Pilot to Baggage Handler: 'You Saved My Life'
Pilot to Baggage Handler:
'You Saved My Life'
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May 11, 2025 1:25 PM CDT

Pilot to Baggage Handler: 'You Saved My Life'

Glasgow Airport employee Craig Potter named a 'super hero' for choking intervention

(Newser) - As an airport baggage handler, Craig Potter knows how to handle all sorts of cargo, and apparently emergencies, too. The 36-year-old was on the tarmac of Scotland's Glasgow Airport in December when a pilot ran off a plane in panic. "He was violently choking and patting on his...

Free: A Small Business on a Remote Scottish Island

Anyone willing to relocate can have a crack at fish-smoking on an island of 125 souls

(Newser) - If you've ever dreamed of a quieter life on a remote island, Richard Irvine has a proposition: He's giving away his fish smoking business, the Colonsay Smokery, to the right candidate—no money required. The only catch? You'll have to move to Colonsay, a windswept Scottish...

Boaty McBoatface Makes 'Remarkable' Find in Loch Ness

Robot sub discovers 1970s camera system set up to spot Nessie

(Newser) - Robot submarine Boaty McBoatface has made a surprise discovery in Scotland's Loch Ness—and though it's not Nessie herself , it is related to the rumored monster hiding in the loch's depths. The sub was recently undergoing testing for deep sea research expeditions in Loch Ness when its...

Trump: Vandals at My Golf Resort Are 'Terrorists'

President says they should be 'treated harshly' for damage in Scotland

(Newser) - Authorities in Scotland have arrested three people accused of defacing a golf resort owned by President Trump in Scotland, and Trump wants tough penalties imposed on the suspects he calls "terrorists," reports the BBC . "I was just informed by Prime Minister Starmer of the United Kingdom, that...

Loch Ness Centre Reports 'Captivating' Sighting

It logs the first one of the year, amid plenty of skepticism

(Newser) - An "exciting mystery" has taken hold in Scotland, where the first reported sighting of the fabled Loch Ness Monster in 2025 has now been logged. The Loch Ness Centre, located near Inverness and the fabled Loch Ness body of water, announced Wednesday that a man on the shores of...

Scotland's Whisky Makers Cry Foul Over English Plan

Distilleries blast proposal to let rivals in England certify their bottles as 'single malt'

(Newser) - There's a whisky war brewing in the UK. Distilleries in Scotland say a proposal to allow their counterparts in England to produce "single malt whisky" is heresy, reports the BBC . The controversy comes as the UK government considers a plan to loosen the age-old rules. "This is...

Scotland: No, We're Not Going to Ban Cats

Study that suggested 'containment' measures raised concerns about 'madcap scheme'

(Newser) - The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland's wildlife and suggested "containment" measures be considered to reduce the damage, the AP reports....

Body Found in Search for Missing Sisters in Scotland

Body was recovered from river near where Huszti sisters were last seen

(Newser) - A body has been found in the search for two sisters—part of a set of triplets—who vanished in Aberdeen, Scotland, more than three weeks ago. Police say a body believed to be that of 32-year-old Henrietta Huszti was recovered from the River Dee not far from where the...

This Is a $344 Coffee. It Comes With Benefits

Customers get a share of a Scottish dairy farm

(Newser) - It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. A Scottish dairy is offering what it bills as the...

Annual Revelry Was 'Too Much' for This Baby Red Panda

Roxie 'choked on her vomit' during Bonfire Night fireworks in Scottish capital of Edinburgh: official

(Newser) - While the United States was in its final hours of a tense election on Nov. 5, locals in Scotland were kicking back to enjoy Bonfire Night , aka Guy Fawkes Day, an annual celebration held each year on that date to commemorate a failed 1605 attempt to blow up the House...

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