Scotland and Highlands

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online The Scottish National Party (SNP) has come under fire for charging £750 per ticket to attend a high‑profile business event that includes the opportunity for attendees to enjoy a “beer and a blether” with SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, amid a campaign‑conscious moment ahead of next year’s Scottish Parliament elections. Marketed as the party’s annual Business Day,...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Hollywood star Karen Gillan has opened up about the aspects of her native Scotland she misses most while living and working in the United States — especially the people, the dark humour and the comfort of familiar local food. In a heartfelt interview, the Inverness‑born actor said that despite her success in Hollywood, she is always “wanting...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online South Lanarkshire Council helped mark Care Day 2026 with a powerful celebration that brought together care‑experienced young people, council staff and community partners at the council’s headquarters in Hamilton. The event highlighted achievements, voices and leadership from care‑experienced young people across the region, reinforcing the council’s commitment to supporting them in shaping the services that affect their...

Published: 23 February 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A tragic single‑vehicle collision in the Scottish Highlands has claimed the lives of a 44‑year‑old man and a 16‑year‑old boy, after their car crashed and caught fire in the early hours of Saturday morning, police and emergency crews have confirmed. The incident occurred on the A830 near Corpach, close to Fort William, and has left communities in...