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The National
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
James McAvoy does most Scottish thing – and Martin Compston loves it
McAvoy, known for his huge roles in the likes of Split, Filth and X-Men: Days of Future Past visited the famous Scottish-themed cafe, bakery and deli, Auld Hag. The Drumchapel-born star appeared to order a morning roll with square sausage and an egg. Sharing a picture of the tasty-looking treat on Instagram, McAvoy wrote: "Thanks to Greg and all the team at Auld Hag for another fine breakfast." McAvoy also took a selfie which he shared in the post where he donned a T-shirt that said, "Thank f*** I'm Scottish" — designed by Trackie McLeod. The T-shirts can be purchased via [[Martin Compston]] left a comment on the post of four clapping hands emojis, while Jean Johansson, Scottish TV presenter said: "I want wan!".
Glasgow Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
James McAvoy does most Scottish thing – and Martin Compston loves it
McAvoy, known for his huge roles in the likes of Split, Filth and X-Men: Days of Future Past visited the famous Scottish-themed cafe, bakery and deli, Auld Hag. The Drumchapel-born star appeared to order a morning roll with square sausage and an egg. Sharing a picture of the tasty-looking treat on Instagram, McAvoy wrote: "Thanks to Greg and all the team at Auld Hag for another fine breakfast." McAvoy also took a selfie which he shared in the post where he donned a T-shirt that said, "Thank f*** I'm Scottish" - designed by Trackie McLeod. The T-shirts can be purchased via [[Martin Compston]] left a comment on the post of four clapping hands emojis, while Jean Johansson, Scottish TV presenter said: "I want wan!" W
The Herald Scotland
19-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Message to The Donald: don't mess with a winning formula
Being the guy with political oomph, you'd expect Trump to try to change the world for the betterment of society. And so he has. Not by instigating an era of world peace, which would be pretty darned boring, and lead to all the top brass in the military having to sign on the dole and watch Loose Women on telly every weekday afternoon. No, what Trump is attempting to do is far more thrilling and earth shattering. He wants to change the Coca-Cola recipe. His Big Idea is to swap corn syrup for cane sugar, which we're guessing would mean that Coca-Cola will transform from tasting just like Coca-Cola… to tasting just like Coca-Cola. Maybe the President should demand that Irn-Bru flavouring be added to Coke, which would improve the zinginess, and add a dashing streak of orange to the funereal black colouring. Thankfully Donald hasn't demanded that the Diary change its recipe of funny stories garnished with funny stories, and finally a soupçon of funny stories sprinkled on top. As the following classic tales from our archives will prove, there's no messing with a winning formula. Decisions, decisions A Perth reader holidaying in New York was much taken with the chap trying to encourage folk to attend a comedy club in Manhattan. He stopped one pregnant woman and asked her: 'Comedy show?' 'No, thanks,' she replied. Not giving up, he then implored, as he pointed to her stomach: 'Oh, come on. You might as well make another bad decision.' Smashing luck A thirsty reader was in a Scottish-themed bar in Florence, and was served the red wine he asked for in an oversized brandy glass. When he mentioned that this was very generous, the waiter explained that there had been a fight the night before and they were short of unbroken wine glasses. Foreign affairs A Scottish teacher at an international school in Cairo told us that when her class trooped in, and the last pupil left the door open, she automatically asked: 'Who was born in a barn?' Her puzzled Lebanese pupil replied: 'Was it Jesus, miss?' Food for thought A reader told us that at his local golf club the barmaid was told that the soup of the day was venison broth. She then chalked up on the menu board to the puzzlement of customers: 'Venice and Broth.' 'Deer, oh deer,' said our reader. Loser takes all 'I don't think I'll win the lottery,' sighed a chap in the pub. 'There were two pens on the lottery stand at the newsagent, and I couldn't even pick the one that worked.'
The Courier
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Fish & chips, haggis and... seagull poo?! Anstruther's ice cream just got seriously strange
Anstruther Fish Bar and Restaurant is legendary. Its fish and chips are world-famous, with queues often snaking out the door and down the street. But here's the real scoop — it also makes some of the best ice cream in Fife in house. In fact, it has been doing it since 1919, churning out fresh, creamy delights using a closely guarded family recipe, yet somehow, hardly anyone knows about it. Some Courier online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering. You will always know if you are reading paid-for material as it will be clearly labelled as 'Partnership' on the site and on social media channels, This can take two different forms. This means the content has been paid for and produced by the named advertiser. This means the content has been paid for and approved by the named advertiser but written and edited by our own commercial content team. Until now. This summer, Anstruther Fish Bar is turning up the chill factor with the launch of three utterly bonkers Scottish-themed novelty ice cream flavours: fish & chips, haggis, and — you heard it here first — seagull poo! No, we're not joking. 'We're known across the globe for our fish and chips, but we wanted to have a bit of fun and give people a reason to try our artisan ice cream,' says Walker Murray, owner of Anstruther Fish Bar. 'Our regular ice cream is traditional and lovingly made in small batches right here in the shop, but we thought, What if we went a bit wild with some limited edition flavours to show people what they're missing?' A more savoury play on its famous traditional fish supper. Its base mix with the flavours of the award winning product, gives a hint of fish and chips with the sensation of ice cream and surprisingly, it works. Even better with the smooth sensation of ice cream and the crunch of the batter bits on top. It's crazy but you need to try it to 'sea' how good it is. A Scottish play on ice cream, again something that doesn't work until you try it. A must for haggis lovers or the brave people who like to experiment with food. This one is kept sweet, it's a play on the traditional stracciatella ice cream, with a little fruit twist that helps with the appearance. 'We wanted to do something that is in line with fish and chips on the harbour front, and seagulls are something everybody associates when eating ice cream along the beach. Thankfully, this one's just a name It's pure novelty fun and guaranteed to get a laugh, a photo, and hopefully a taste too.' Walker said. Behind the humour and outlandish flavours lies a rich heritage in the craft of ice cream-making. Anstruther Fish Bar's ice cream has been part of the family since 1919, when the original recipe was first developed. It's been passed down through generations, and today, it's still made fresh in-store. From classics like strawberry, mint choc chip and Scottish tablet, to seasonal specials like raspberry ripple, there's a flavour for everyone — whether you're in for a laugh or just want a scoop of something sweet to finish off your fish supper. Walker added: 'what makes our ice cream stand out from the rest if that we handmake every batch with locally sourced ingredients. It is pretty cool that we have the ability to create these ideas and test how brave our customers may be. We are not quite at the Heston Blumenthal level yet, but whilst staff have questioned the ideas, we have all had lots of fun at the trial tastings.' The novelty flavours are available for a limited time only, and while they're mainly just a bit of fun to discover the Fish Bar's secret sweet side, there's every chance they could become cult favourites. So, whether you're a brave foodie looking to say you've eaten haggis in a cone, or just want to laugh while licking your seagull poo, make sure you swing by Anstruther Fish Bar this summer. Because while everyone knows it does some of the best fish and chips in town… soon, everyone will know it does ice cream just as well — even the weird ones. So hurry! Head over before the secret spreads to beat the queues. Discover more and plan your visit in line with opening times.
NZ Herald
05-05-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Memorial unveiled for Gisborne suffragist Agnes Scott at Taruheru Cemetery
Group director operations at Gisborne Hospital John Swiatczak focused on the health emphasis to Scott's compassionate work and her role as the first woman elected to the hospital board in Gisborne. Historian Jean Johnston said it was wonderful to commemorate someone who had been a formidable force in Gisborne but had been forgotten in the history of Tairāwhiti and lay in an unmarked grave in Taruheru cemetery. Johnston featured Scott in her book Ambitious Gisborne Women – The organisations they established and their impact on Tairawhiti 1875-1929 and had discovered her unmarked grave while carrying out research. It was the book that had prompted the idea to create the memorial headstone and the fundraising committee was formed to make it happen. The gathering began at Stonehaven on Nelson Rd, where people were given a service sheet and then followed piper Robert Hunter from the Gisborne Highland Pipe Band to the graveside. Dame Ingrid Collins and Swiatczak removed the tartan fabric that covered the headstone, unveiling the memorial. The ceremony finished with the singing of Te Whakaaria Mai, How Great Thou Art. A Scottish-themed afternoon tea was provided by the Gisborne Women's Institute before the unveiling ceremony. Scott was the first woman elected to the Cook Hospital Board 100 years ago. The former nurse was also part of the Gisborne Women's Political Association, secretary of the Cook County Woman's Guild and a trustee of the town's first children's creche, which was later named the Heni Materoa Children's Home. Her name and address can be found on the 1892 Gisborne Suffrage petition, which 220 local women signed. A strategic political worker in support of the liberal cause, she joined forces with and supported Margaret Home Sievwright when she addressed more than 200 women prior to Gisborne women voting for the first time in the parliamentary elections on November 28, 1893. Her catchphrase to any visiting politician was 'just push us forward'.
