Rachel Mackie

Edinburgh

Engagement Editor with @TheScotsman. Email: [email protected]. DMs open. https://t.co/gMy6tM0jms. History nerd. she/her.

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What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

5 days ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Scotland has enjoyed glorious sunshine this week - and it’s only going to get better. We are at the end of a glorious week of sunshine, and we’re in for a smashing weekend too. Make sure you have your sun cream to hand and take a look at what the has predicted for today. The east coast will see some cloud today but luckily it won’t affect the temperature, which is still set to soar.
What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

6 days ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

We’re almost at the end of the weekend, and the weather is only going to get hotter and hotter. We’ve been treated to an incredible week of sunshine in Scotland and it’s not going to end quite yet. Make sure you grab your sun cream and we can take a look at what the Met Office has predicted for us today. The east coast is going to be warmer, if a little cloudier today.
What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Despite a cloudy morning, Scotland is due to see some more glorious sunshine. We’ve been lucky this week as the sun continues to shine, or at least, keeps the rain at bay. The bright weather is set to continue with parts of the country getting hotter still by the time the weekend rolls around. Here is what the has predicted for Scotland today. A cloudier day today on the east coast, with the clouds only dispersing for a couple of hours around 4 pm this afternoon.
Love and war: A story handed down through generations about my grandfather on VE Day

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

My Grandfather’s ‘VE Day’ story is legendary in my family - a tale of real-live romance as a country finally emerged from the darkest depths of war. It’s not like I only ever think of my grandpa on VE Day. I think about him, about all my grandparents, all the time, wondering what they would make of the world today. But VE Day does feel like an incredibly fitting day to pay tribute to him. I loved my GrandpaMr grandpa was wry and funny. He was kind.
What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Scotland is set for some more glorious weather today. Scotland has been enjoying some pretty incredible sunshine recently, and that’s not set to stop, at least this week. Despite a cloudy start to the day yesterday, most of the central belt saw the sun shine through by the afternoon, with the north seeing the cloud cover remain. Today, it’s looking just that little bit brighter. Here’s what the has predicted. It’s almost a mirror image from yesterday on the east coast today.
VE Day anniversary in pictures: 14 of the best images, from the Red Arrows to the royals

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Amy Watson |Rachel Mackie

The commemorations for the 80-year anniversary of VE Day have opened with a spectacular flypast by the Red Arrows over Buckingham PalaceSenior royals waved to thousands of people from the Buckingham Palace balcony as a Red Arrows flypast continued the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

After a slightly colder and cloudier weekend, this week is set to look a little warmer. It’s amazing how quickly we can get used to sunny weather, even here in Scotland. A glorious week last week ended in a slightly cloudy and chilly weekend, but fear not, the sun is making a return. Let’s take a look at what the Met Office predict for us today. Not a cloud in sight predicted for the South East coast.
What is the weather going to be like in Scotland today?

1 week ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Scotland has been basking in glorious sunshine for the last few days - but will it last? Scotland has been enjoying some beautiful weather over the last week or so with winter well and truly behind us. The question on everyone’s lips is “will it last”. We certainly know better than to take the sun for granted here. The good news is, its looking pretty positive for all of us. Today will see the sun appear across the country, with highs averaging around 14C from North to South.
Watch as video shown at trial of Sycamore Gap tree being felled

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Jurors have been shown a video, taken on a mobile phone, of the legendary tree being felled. Footage of the moment the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree was felled has been shown in court. One of Britain’s most famous trees, the Sycamore Gap Tree sat on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Wednesday marked day two of the trial of groundworker Daniel Graham, 39, and mechanic Adam Carruthers , 32. Both deny two counts of criminal damage to the tree and the wall, overnight on September 28 2023.
Major Scottish road closed as emergency services attend

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Rachel Mackie

Traffic Scotland are reporting a collision in Aviemore. A major Scottish road has been closed as emergency service put diversions in place. The A9 has been closed in Aviemore, with Traffic Scotland reporting a collision. Emergency services are attending the scene and traffic is being diverted through the B9152m North of Kingussie. This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more comes in.