Douglas Dickie

6 days ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Douglas Dickie

I had only had a massage once before I pitched up at the Cairndale Hotel and Spa to check out its £2 million refurbishment this spring. It was on holiday in Turkey and wasn't an experience I have any great desire to repeat. Rather than leaving relaxed, it felt as though I had been beaten up by a member of Erdogan's private police force. So the prospect of another in the more homely surroundings of Dumfries did not fill me with any great excitement.

6 days ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Douglas Dickie

Paloma Faith has been left devastated by this week's judgement in the Supreme Court setting in law the definition of a woman, as she claimed being female was merely a state of mind. The hitmaker also claimed it was only "cis" men who presented a danger to women. It comes after judges at the highest court in the land sided with campaign group For Women Scotland in their battle against the Scottish Government and the definition of a woman.

6 days ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Douglas Dickie

John Swinney's 'anti-Reform' summit is already falling apart after a major party leader called his bluff before snubbing the invite. Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay had challenged the First Minister to tackle the divisive nature of the SNP before turning the spotlight on others. But after the Nat leader ignored his requests, he has confirmed he will not participate.

6 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Douglas Dickie |Rachel Cronin

Despite this stunning spot's name, the Black Isle is not an island at all. Scotland is home to unlimited beautiful scenery and tranquil spots. Our island communities are the backbone of some or our richest culture, most delicious food, and the historic language of Scottish Gaelic. Our beloved country is home to an estimated 790 islands, but the 791st may be among the most gorgeous - and it's not even technically an island. The Black Isle, north of Inverness, is surrounded on three sides by water.

6 days ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Douglas Dickie

Video footage has emerged of a mass brawl that took place in Bilbao before Rangers' Europa League clash on Thursday. Dozens of fans can be seen fighting in the 39-second clip being widely shared on social media. It is unclear who is involved in the violence as many were dressed all in black rather in football colours. It appears to have happened in a part of the Spanish city where thousands of Athletic Bilbao fans had congregated before the match at the Estadio San Memes on Thursday night.