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Scotsman
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Comedian cancels Fringe show due to "terror" charge bail conditions
A comedian who was charged after a van was driven into the fence of a defence factory has been forced to cancel her Edinburgh Fringe show due to her bail conditions. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Susan Riddell, 42, was one of three women charged in connection with the incident, which saw a van allegedly driven into the perimeter of Leonardo UK's facility on Crewe Road North. The Glaswegian comedian was charged alongside Allegra Fitzherbert, 34, of London, and Naomi Stubbs-Gorman, 31, of Glasgow. All three women made no pleas at the court hearing. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Ms Riddell's show, titled How Do You Sleep at Night?, had been due to run for a month at the festival, which begins next week. She was set to perform an hour-long performance slot at Monkey Barrel at The Tron from July 28 until August 24. On Tuesday, July 15, a van was driven into the fence of the Leonardo UK building in Edinburgh | Shut Down Leonardo Riddell said in a social media post that she has no choice but to cancel the show as her bail conditions leave her unable to enter the city. The post said: 'Thanks to everyone who has shared my Edinburgh fringe show but unfortunately due to bail conditions I'm barred from Edinburgh for the foreseeable so I won't be doing my show. If you contact the venue you can get a refund.' Many other notable comedians showed support for the post including Paul Black, Diona Doherty and Fern Brady.
Glasgow Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
How to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh's Murrayfield for Oasis
Despite these gigs taking place in Edinburgh, thousands of people will be travelling from other parts of the country, including Glasgow. If you're a Glaswegian and are going to see the band live and in the flesh, here is everything you need to know about getting there. When are Oasis coming to Murrayfield and are there still tickets left? Oasis will play at Murrayfield Stadium for three nights this August, entertaining thousands of fans in Scotland's capital. These will take place on Friday, August 8, Saturday, August 9 and Tuesday, August 12, according to Ticketmaster. Sadly, there are no tickets left as these sold out very quickly. How to get from Glasgow to Murrayfield for the Oasis shows Here is how you can make your way to Murrayfield in Edinburgh from Glasgow using trains, trams and buses, according to the Scottish Rugby website. Buses While there are a number of buses that take passengers straight from Glasgow to the city centre of Edinburgh, the Scottish Citylink 900 Service is the best for those going to the stadium for an event. This bus stops on Corstorphine Road, on the north side of Murrayfield. Recommended Reading: Trains and trams Those travelling to the stadium via train can make use of the frequent services between Glasgow Central and Queen Street to stations like Haymarket and Waverley in Edinburgh. Once in the city, there are a number of tram links which take concertgoers directly to the entrance of Murrayfield Stadium. The Haymarket Station and St Andrew Square tram stops are a short walk from Waverley Station. There are also other stops around the city, like Ingliston Park & Ride, Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Park Station.
Scotsman
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Wednesday's News in Pictures: Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot revealed
The official mascot of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games was revealed yesterday. Finnie, a Glaswegian unicorn, was unveiled on Wednesday morning at the top of the city's iconic Finnieston Crane. Designed with the help of 76 children from 24 schools across Glasgow communities, the mascot is based on the national animal of Scotland. Her design includes tiny details inspired by the city, including a horn modelled after the famous traffic cone on top of the Duke of Wellington statue outside Glasgow's Gallery of Modern of Art (GOMA). Other top headlines from Wednesday, July 23 include continued efforts from police to prepare for US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit as well as the identity of a 1700s Orkney shipwreck being revealed. 1 . Finnie the Unicorn has been unveiled as the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot The mascot was imagined with the help of 76 "Mascot Makers"; children from 24 schools from communities across Glasgow. | Craig Watson/Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games/PA Wire Photo Sales 2 . Commonwealth champions with the 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot The 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot, a unicorn named Finnie, with (left to right) Pauline Wilson champion para lawn bowler, Eilish McColgan commonwealth 10,000m champion, Sarah Adlington champion Judoka and Kieron Achara former team Scotland basketball player in front of Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow, to promote the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. | Steve Welsh/PA Wire Photo Sales 3 . Preparations for Donald Trump's visit continue US President Donald Trump's is coming to Scotland to visit his two golf courses, Turnberry in South Ayrshire and Trump International Golf Links, Aberdeen. | John Devlin / The Scotsman Photo Sales 4 . Police preparing Turnberry ahead of Donald Trump's visit Extensive fencing has been erected around parts of the Trump Turnberry resort in South Ayrshire. | John Devlin / The Scotsman Photo Sales
Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games mascot revealed as unicorn
It was confirmed earlier this month that 2014 mascot Clyde would be retiring from the role and his replacement has now been confirmed as a unicorn named Finnie. The 'proud Glaswegian' was unveiled on top of the city's Finnieston Crane where she gets her name. Finnie was imagined with the help of 76 children from 24 schools across Glasgow and brought to life ahead of next year's games. The Mascot Makers wanted Finnie to be a unicorn due to its unique and proud place as the national animal of Scotland. Finnie is described as being 'fun, cool and sassy' and her unicorn horn is inspired by the famous traffic cone on top of the Duke of Wellington statue outside Glasgow's Gallery of Modern Art. Finnie also shows her Glasgow heritage with a silver flash in her shoes paying homage to the Clyde's shipbuilding history, her earrings are the Glasgow Coat of Arms, her purple mane is inspired by The Hydro and the Barrowland Ballroom gave her sparkling stars on her arms and nose. Rise and 𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑒, Glasgow - Finnie is here! ✨ She's sparkly. She's cheeky. She's 100ft in the air. The #Glasgow2026 mascot is here—and she's making a big entrance.#CommonwealthGames — Glasgow 2026 (@Glasgow_2026) July 23, 2025 The mascot's arrival marks the start of the one-year countdown to the games and her day will see her meet Scottish athletes including Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan, Olympic medallist and Glasgow 2014 Team Scotland flagbearer Eilidh Doyle, Team Scotland basketball player Kieron Achara, Judoka medallist Sarah Adlington and Commonwealth Para Bowls gold medallist Pauline Wilson. She will also be introduced to Scotland's First Minister John Swinney, Glasgow's Lord Provost Jaqueline McLaren, alongside the Mascot Makers. In a statement released alongside the launch, Finnie said: 'I'll be at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games next summer with a grin, a wave, maybe even a wee dance. I'm here to turn the nerves into excitement, stir the cheers and help turn every moment into something magic as Glasgow 2026 swings into the city.' Maskeen Bhullar, 11, who attends St Patrick's Primary School in Anderston, wants to be an athlete in the future and has been inspired by being part of Glasgow 2026 as he said: 'It has been an extraordinary experience being part of the Mascot Maker team for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The last time the Commonwealth Games were held in Glasgow I was one year old. 'I want to be an athlete one day and take part in a future Commonwealth Games. Being involved in creating the mascot has inspired me even more to work towards that dream. To me, the mascot represents my city, Glasgow, and stands as a symbol of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. It's something I'll always feel proud to have contributed to.' 12-year-old Leila Cairney, from St Paul's Primary School in Shettlestone, added: "I am so excited to be part of the Mascot Makers. To see our ideas come to life from paper to reality has been an amazing experience. I hope you all love the mascot as much as we do." Glasgow 2026 Chief Executive Phil Batty OBE, said: 'Finnie represents everything Glasgow 2026 is about – fun, friendliness and of course that little bit of magic! She'll be at the heart of everything that's exciting about these Games, from building up the crowd to hyping the athletes. She'll visit communities across Glasgow, Scotland and beyond, and bring them all together next summer. 'It means so much that she comes from the imaginations of Glasgow's young people. They have all been fantastic throughout this process and introducing Finnie to the world is the perfect way to start the countdown to these altogether brilliant Games. Scottish Commonwealth 10,000m champion, Eilish McColgan said 'There's something really special about the Commonwealth Games – the atmosphere, the energy, the way it brings communities together. And now, with Finnie leading the charge as our new mascot, I think Glasgow 2026 will capture hearts far beyond Scotland. As someone who's grown up watching and then competing in the Games, it means a lot to help welcome Finnie to the team today. 'Finnie represents the spirit, pride and togetherness that makes the Commonwealth Games unlike any other. I can't wait to see where her magic takes us.'
The National
a day ago
- Sport
- The National
John Swinney meets Glasgow Commonwealth Games mascot Finnie
Described as a 'proud Glaswegian unicorn', mascot Finnie made her debut posing for pictures on top of the Finnieston Crane – her namesake and a landmark on the city's skyline. Organisers made the announcement as they mark one year to go until the Games get under way. READ MORE: Commonwealth Games' history a 'significant issue', says John Swinney The First Minister met with Finnie atop the Radisson Red hotel, well-known for its rooftop bar with views of Glasgow's iconic riverside. Finnie was accompanied by the schoolchildren who helped design the mascot. (Image: PA Wire) The children are known as the Mascot Makers and have incorporated the traffic cone that sits on top of the Duke of Wellington statue in the city into Finnie's horn. Other nods to the city's culture include a silver flash in her shoes to represent shipbuilding and the Glasgow coat of arms on her earring. Later on Wednesday, she is expected to meet Scottish athletes including Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eilish McColgan. READ MORE: Commonwealth Games Glasgow: Expected sports and full list of countries It was confirmed earlier this month the much-loved 2014 mascot Clyde would not make a reappearance at next year's Games. Last year, Glasgow was announced as the host of a revamped version of the Games after the Australian state of Victoria pulled out due to rising costs. The 2026 Commonwealth Games is expected to feature more than 3000 athletes from 74 nations and territories, competing across 10 sports in four venues. Swinney has previously said the history of the Commonwealth Games and its connection to the British Empire is a "significant issue" the UK and Scotland needs to 'face up' to. However, Swinney argued the Commonwealth was a positive way of bringing countries together at a time of huge conflict across the world. 'As I look at the world today I think the more efforts we've got to bring countries together, the better, because the world is a pretty strife-torn place just now, so the more we can bring countries together in collaboration, points of agreement, and working together, albeit in a competitive spirit, the better. I think that's where the future lies," he said last year.
