Author: Elizabeth Taylor
Duhan van der Merwe is a professional rugby union player who currently plays as a winger for Edinburgh Rugby in the United Rugby Championship (URC) and represents the Scotland national team. As of February 2026, he is Scotland’s all-time leading try scorer, having surpassed the records of Stuart Hogg and Darcy Graham. Standing at 6ft 4in (1.93m) and weighing over 105kg, he is renowned for his unique combination of raw physical power and elite sprinting speed. A two-time British & Irish Lion (2021 to South Africa and 2025 to Australia), Van der Merwe is widely considered one of the most dangerous attacking backs…
As of 2026, Phil Taylor’s net worth is estimated to be approximately £8 million ($10.2 million). This fortune was amassed through a record-breaking career that saw him win 16 World Championships and over 200 professional titles, accumulating roughly £8.5 million in direct prize money. Beyond the oche, Taylor’s wealth has been significantly bolstered by a historic sponsorship deal with Target Darts (originally valued at £3 million), lucrative exhibition fees which can exceed £5,000 per night, and a robust property portfolio in his native Stoke-on-Trent. Despite retiring from professional competition in 2018, “The Power” remains one of the highest-earning figures in the sport’s history.Phil “The…
Dishoom Glasgow opened on August 29, 2025, and is located at 6–11 Nelson Mandela Place, within the historic Glasgow Stock Exchange building. It serves a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food, including the location-exclusive Haggis Pau, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM (midnight on weekends). Glasgow has always been a city of stories, industry, and a deep affection for spice. It is fitting, then, that Dishoom—the UK’s most revered homage to the Irani cafés of Bombay—chose the historic Glasgow Stock Exchange at Nelson Mandela Place as its Scottish home. This is not just a restaurant; it is a piece of immersive theatre, a culinary time capsule, and a love letter to two great…
Ricky Gervais has an estimated net worth of approximately $160 million (£130 million) as of early 2026. This immense fortune is not merely the result of his acting fees but is primarily driven by his ownership of the licensing and syndication rights to The Office, widely considered the most lucrative comedy franchise in television history. In addition to his “back-end” earnings from the US version of The Office, Gervais commands record-breaking fees for his stand-up tours—such as the recent Armageddon world tour—and holds multi-million dollar exclusivity deals with Netflix. His recent diversification into the spirits industry as the co-owner of Dutch Barn Orchard Vodka further cements his…
Wings Over Scotland is the most prominent and controversial pro-independence political blog in Scotland, founded and run by former video game journalist Stuart Campbell. Launched in November 2011, the site gained massive influence during the 2014 Scottish Independence Referendum campaign through its forensic critique of mainstream media (“MSM”) and the production of the “Wee Blue Book.” In recent years, the blog has shifted its focus to become a fierce critic of the SNP leadership (particularly under Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf) and a central voice in the “gender critical” movement within Scottish politics, often aligning more closely with the Alba Party.…
To “hurkle-durkle” is a 200-year-old Scottish term that means to lounge in bed long after the time you should have gotten up. Unlike “bed rotting,” which often implies a state of depressive paralysis or doom-scrolling, hurkle-durkling is historically associated with a cozy, intentional indulgence in warmth and rest before facing the day.In a world obsessed with 5 a.m. cold plunges and “rise and grind” culture, a centuries-old Scottish phrase has emerged to save our collective sanity. Hurkle-durkle is the antidote to hustle culture we didn’t know we needed. While the term sounds like nonsense poetry, it is a legitimate dialect word from 19th-century Scotland…
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 (The Culling Game Arc) premiered on January 8, 2026, and is currently airing weekly on Crunchyroll. This highly anticipated third season, officially titled Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game, adapts one of the manga’s most complex and battle-heavy arcs, following Yuji Itadori and Megumi Fushiguro as they participate in Kenjaku’s deadly sorcery battle royale. Animated by MAPPA and directed by Shota Goshozono, the season kicked off with a one-hour special and continues to release new episodes every Thursday. The Shibuya Incident left the world of Jujutsu Kaisen in ruins, but Season 3 ramps up the chaos with the introduction of the…
Lennon Miller is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Serie A club Udinese and the Scotland national team. Born on August 25, 2006, in Wishaw, Miller is widely regarded as one of the most prodigious talents Scotland has produced in decades. The son of former Scotland international Lee Miller, Lennon broke records at Motherwell FC—becoming their youngest-ever player at 16—before securing a high-profile transfer to Italy in August 2025. As of early 2026, he is a key figure in Scotland’s midfield regeneration and is set to feature in the upcoming 2026 World Cup.Lennon Miller has rapidly evolved from a “Motherwell wonderkid” into…
As of 2026, Gary Anderson (The Flying Scotsman), the two-time PDC World Darts Champion, has an estimated net worth of approximately £4.5 million to £5.5 million ($6 million – $7.5 million). This wealth has been amassed through over two decades of elite-level competition, accumulating over £5 million in career prize money, alongside lucrative long-term sponsorship deals with brands like Unicorn Darts, Rix Motor Company, and McAlpine Plumbing.Gary Anderson is a name synonymous with precision, longevity, and one of the smoothest throwing actions in the history of darts. Known affectionately as “The Flying Scotsman,” Anderson has cemented his status as a modern great, sitting in an elite club of…
Bank of Scotland Business banking offers a comprehensive suite of financial products tailored for Scottish enterprises, ranging from 12 months of free day-to-day banking for startups to sophisticated commercial lending and international trade services. As part of the Lloyds Banking Group, it combines local heritage with the digital infrastructure of a major UK lender, featuring a top-rated mobile app with cheque imaging, specialized accounts for community groups, and lending options from small business loans to asset finance.Whether you are a sole trader in the Highlands launching your first venture or a Glasgow-based corporation seeking asset finance, choosing the right banking partner is the…