A Perverted Bird Has Been Stealing Swimmers' Underwear in Scotland
Skinny dippers in the vicinity of Scotland’s Glen Esk would be advised to stow their underwear securely, lest a bird of prey swoop down from the sky and steal their shorts.
Scotland's Leopard Man Has Died and He Didn't Really Care About Leopards
When I saw this news, I made a stupid joke about Tom Leppard dying as he lived—loving leopards. It was especially stupid, because it was untrue. Reading more about him, it appears that the 80-year-old’s true love was solitude, and he went to extreme measures to find it.
Majority of Scotland's Mainstream Party Leaders Identify As LGB
Scottish Labour Party leader Kezia Dugdale keeps her personal life close to her chest, but recently announced that she is in a same-sex relationship. Counting Dugdale, the majority of Scotland’s major party leaders have come out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual.
Trump Will Roll Up His Scottish Golf Courses and Take Them Away if the UK Bars Him From Entering
The best way to succeed in both business and politics is a little light blackmail, as Donald Trump, an unkempt troll doll found floating facedown in a tub of rancid Beluga caviar, would tell you. Which is why the Trump Organization is threatening to pull one jillion dollars (their figure, roughly) of investments out…
The Juniper Bushes That Make Your Tasty Gin Are Dying, Happy Holidays!
Prepare to mourn martini and gimlet fans: the juniper plant that produces delicious gin is under attack by a deadly fungus—and so close to the holidays!
Won't You Show Me the Way to Scotland's 'Penis Island'?
Due to a slight translation typo, the sign greeting visitors arriving via ferry to Scotland’s Bute Island declares, “Welcome to the beauty of Penis Island.” Yes, please send over some literature from your tourism bureau, thank you very much.
Pervert Birds Steal Swimmers' Underwear to Build Nest Of Filth and Sin
If you ever thought that birds could be trusted, you need to think again. While it’s long been known that birds are brazen perverts who will line their nests with any number of sexual objects, some Scottish birds have gone far too far—they’ve stolen the underwear from some innocent skinny-dippers just trying to…
The Ghost Pimp of Edinburgh
According to family legend, my great-grandmother defended her home against banshees in the West of Ireland. The banshee’s wails caused the windows to crack and her blood to curdle. Decades later, grandmother is convinced that my mother and I have similar fey blood running through our veins, so I suppose it’s no wonder…
I Can't Travel to Where You Are
Arizona: You are still alive and happy. We’re dancing to A Tribe Called Quest in your living room. It’s 2001. We’re seniors in college. You are my best friend. I’m too young and naïve to imagine either of us will ever be gone.
The Violent, Royal Story of How Tartan Became Your Favorite Plaid
Tartan in modern fashion appears everywhere from school uniforms to McQueen runways, but the road to this ubiquity starts many centuries ago, with 15th-century Scottish women weaving this particular patterned fabric at home. It wasn't until the early 19th century that tartan would start weaving its way into American…
Advice from Scotland's Oldest Woman: Say Yes to Porridge, No to Men
Somebody clear a space in the Jezebel Hall of Sheroes, because 108-year-old Jessie Gallan, former milkmaid and the oldest woman in Scotland, has some very important tips for longevity. Specifically: Do eat porridge, and do not bother with men.
Scottish Discover Crisis Pregnancy Centers, Are Confused and Horrified
Sir Brian Souter is a Scottish billionaire who made his fortune in buses, as well as an evangelical Christian and a "lay preacher." He's also helping to fund one of the UK's very few crisis pregnancy centers, one that focuses on "repentance" and "forgiveness" following an abortion. That's causing consternation in…
The Real Story of Why This Dog Was Abandoned With a Suitcase of Toys
The heartbreaking story of a dog who was abandoned at a train station with a suitcase of his toys has a resolution of sorts, but it won't make you feel any better.
Your Guide to Dressing Like an Outlander Character
If you've been watching Outlander, you've probably found yourself thinking: Goddamn, I could use some knitwear. And a tweed skirt. And a plaid sweater. And maybe some really sturdy leather shoes? And so I have assembled this shopping guide, as a public service.
Scotland Rejects Independence From Britain
With 55.3 percent of the vote, Scots have voted against a referendum to declare the country's independence from the United Kingdom. The Guardian reports unprecedented voter turnout, with some councils reporting 90 percent of their residents having voted. In total, more than 3.6 million people—or 84.6 percent of…
Vivienne Westwood Backs Scottish Independence at London Fashion Week
Now that New York Fashion Week has ended, London Fashion Week is in full swing. Over the weekend, Vivienne Westwood showed a collection that looks like the wardrobe of a school play about pirates that's been half-foraged from a lost and found. But it has a political message: by affixing "YES" pins to several of the…
Harry Potter's JK Rowling Tells Off 'Fan' Angry Dumbledore Was Gay
Harry Potter series author JK Rowling has hit back at an angry "fan" on social media site Twitter after the user chided her for revealing Dumbledore is gay. Rowling's writing is being discussed in relation to her recent donation of £1 million ($1.6 million) to the "Better Together" campaign opposing Scottish…
Why Women Are So Hot for Highlanders Right Now
There is a lot to discuss re: the upcoming Outlander adaptation, and there is a very good chance that soon you will not be able to get me to shut up about it. First things first, though: Why do so many women love Scottish highlanders so goddamn much?
Nightclub Puts Two-Way Mirrors in Restroom So Guys Can Sneak a Peek
The brand-new Shimmy Club in Glasgow, Scotland has allegedly celebrated its opening by installing two-way mirrors in some of its private rooms. Aye, aye, creepiness!
