Award-winning Scottish fashion designer Judy R. Clark saw her work worn by Claudia Winkleman in Friday’s (9 October 2026) episode of The Celebrity Traitors, bringing Scottish fashion to one of the UK’s most talked-about television programmes.
Claudia will continue to wear Clark’s creations throughout the series, with audiences able to look out for further Judy R. Clark designs in future episodes.
Known for her distinctive approach to contemporary tailoring and craftsmanship, Clark joins a wardrobe that has become part of the Traitors phenomenon.
Claudia’s fashion choices regularly generate headlines, trend features and “shop the look” coverage, attracting widespread attention from fashion and consumer media as well as viewers.
For the designer, the placement represents a significant moment for independent Scottish fashion, bringing her work to a mainstream television audience and further raising the profile of contemporary Scottish design.
Judy R. Clark said:“To see my work worn by Claudia feels like an iconic moment, working with her stylist Sinead McKeefry has been such a wonderful process! Claudia has a unique sense of style and a confidence in her fashion choices that people really, genuinely connect with.
“It’s also a privilege to be part of such an iconic television programme and I can’t wait for people to see what else she’ll be wearing.”
Based in Edinburgh, Judy R. Clark is known for hand-tailored womenswear using Harris Tweed, Scottish lace and antique fabrics.
Named by British Vogue as a designer “to watch”, her work has previously been worn by Annie Lennox, Emeli Sandé, Freya Ridings, KT Tunstall and Courtney Love.
Her accolades include Designer of the Year at the Scottish Style Awards and the JOLOMO & PSYBT Award.
Have you ever thought about what a minibus journey can mean to someone?
At PEP, our minibuses help people across North Edinburgh get to their groups, enjoy shopping trips, take part in activities and spend time with others.
But the impact goes far beyond the miles we travel.
It can mean someone getting out of the house, having something to look forward to, making their own choices or enjoying a day they might otherwise have missed.
This week, we’re celebrating the difference community transport makes, the people who make it happen and the opportunities it opens up.
Every journey has a purpose, and every person matters.
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Protecting the Past. Securing the Future. Sustaining Scotland’s Cultural Life.
Securing a future for the arts at Summerhall
Summerhall is far more than a building. It is a distinctive cultural and community asset in Edinburgh, a home for artists and audiences, and a place where creativity, innovation and collaboration thrive.
Its contribution to Edinburgh and Scotland’s cultural identity, creative economy and international reputation must be fully understood and recognised in any plans for its future.
Summerhall Arts wants to remain at Summerhall and will support a viable proposal that secures our future and enables us to continue delivering our year-round programme of arts and cultural activity.
Our ambition is to see Summerhall continue as a thriving cultural destination, protecting the building’s unique character while enabling its artistic contribution to grow. We recognise that any future proposal must be financially realistic and operationally sustainable.
For Summerhall Arts, viability also means having sufficient affordable, appropriate and usable space to continue supporting and nurturing the wider community, artists, presenting work and engaging audiences throughout the year.
Why Summerhall Arts matters
Supported by Creative Scotland multi-year funding, Summerhall Arts has established itself as a leading supporter of the arts in Scotland, both locally and nationally. Building on Summerhall’s legacy of diverse performance and exhibitions, Summerhall Arts has developed new and exciting professional artist development opportunities for emerging and established artists.
Our work extends beyond presenting performances and exhibitions. We provide opportunities for artists to develop their practice, support new creative work and contribute to a wider ecosystem of festivals, theatres and cultural organisations across Scotland and beyond.
The 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe showcased Summerhall Arts’ international significance, featuring work from 24 countries and a record-breaking number of award-winning shows and audience numbers. This reflects the importance of Summerhall as a cultural destination that connects Edinburgh with artists, audiences and creative communities from around the world.
The spaces within Summerhall are central to this work. Their individual character, facilities and flexibility enable a diverse programme of artistic activity that would be difficult to replicate elsewhere. Any plans for the future must fully recognise the relationship between the building, its spaces and the cultural activity they make possible.
What does a viable future look like?
We want to work constructively with AMA to help establish a viable, sustainable future for the arts at Summerhall.
For Summerhall Arts, this means securing enough affordable, appropriate and usable space to continue delivering our year-round programme successfully. It means ensuring that the practical needs of artists, performances, exhibitions and professional development are properly understood and reflected in future plans.
We believe there is an opportunity to develop a model that combines appropriate investment in the building with a sustainable programme of arts and cultural activity and community spaces. Achieving this requires a full understanding of the existing spaces, their cultural significance and their role in supporting the site’s activity.
Summerhall Arts is ready to contribute its experience and knowledge to this conversation. We want to be part of a constructive process that recognises the realities of developing a viable proposal while protecting the cultural purpose that makes Summerhall so important.
Repair, not demolish
We are concerned that the current plans appear to earmark some of Summerhall’s most distinctive spaces for demolition. These spaces are not simply parts of a building. They are integral to Summerhall’s identity, character and cultural offer. Their loss would have implications for the arts activity that takes place across the site and for the wider experience of artists, community and audiences.
We believe the potential for repair, renovation and continued cultural use deserves serious consideration as part of the search for a viable long-term solution.
Preserving Summerhall does not mean preventing change. It means recognising what makes the site special, understanding the value of its existing spaces and exploring how they can be maintained, adapted and used sustainably for the future.
Edinburgh’s reputation as the world’s festival city rests in part on distinctive cultural spaces such as Summerhall. Protecting these places helps sustain the city’s cultural identity and its ability to attract artists, audiences and visitors from across the world.
Have your say: help shape Summerhall’s future
The consultation is an important opportunity to ensure that the cultural significance of Summerhall and the needs of Summerhall Arts are properly understood by AMA as it develops its plans.
We encourage artists, audiences, cultural organisations, supporters and everyone who values Summerhall to participate. Please explain what the site means to you, why its spaces matter and why retaining an established thriving arts presence should be central to its future.
Your feedback can help demonstrate that Summerhall’s value extends far beyond the property itself. It is a cultural and community asset that supports artists, engages audiences and contributes to Scotland’s artistic life, locally, nationally and internationally.
We want to be able to count on your support not only during this consultation, but throughout the future stages of the process. A strong collective voice can help ensure that the search for viability fully considers the cultural activity the site supports and the space required to sustain it.
To view the current plans and submit your feedback, visit the consultation website:
We believe Summerhall can continue to be a place where artists create, audiences discover new work and Scotland’s cultural reputation flourishes.
With a shared commitment to finding a workable solution, there is an opportunity to protect the site’s distinctive character while securing its continued contribution to cultural and community life.
Sam Gough, CEO of Summerhall Arts, says: “Whilst our intention is to remain here and work with AMA to continue the provision of arts within Summerhall, the future space needs to be viable, and we are hopeful that the plans will provide that.
“We are encouraging all those who love Summerhall and its spaces to contribute to the consultation, to help the developers understand how important they are to what makes this already thriving arts centre what it is.
“At the moment, I have not seen anything that demonstrates this.
“So many of the beautiful, special parts of Summerhall, such as the historic Anatomy Lecture Theatre, the unique Dissection Room, Tech Cube 0 and the ever-so-wonderful Royal Dick pub, are earmarked for demolition.
Our message is ‘repair, not demolish’. Edinburgh’s name as the world’s festival city rests partly on places like Summerhall. Developers, like arts organisations, are remembered for what they leave behind, and I would much rather AMA be remembered as the owner who protected it.”
Summerhall is an asset to Edinburgh and to Scotland.
We want to work towards a future that protects its cultural and community spaces, sustains the arts, health and wellbeing and enables Summerhall Arts to continue its work for generations to come.
The race to crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion begins today on Monday 12 October, with Kilmarnock, Saltcoats, Cardross and Stow competing for the public’s support.
Bringing the rail industry together to celebrate “The stations creating connections that matter”, this year’s competition gives people the chance to choose their Station of the Year. The four Scottish contenders are among 20 stations shortlisted across Britain for the difference they make to the people and communities they serve. Scotland has enjoyed success in the competition twice before with Wemyss Bay crowned champion in 2023 and Glasgow Queen Street taking the title in 2020.
Following over 150 nominations from the public, a judging panel selected stations whose stories show how the railway brings people and places together. Now it is over to the public to decide which one deserves the crown.
The shortlisted stations in Scotland area:
Kilmarnock has transformed redundant railway offices into a thriving Community Village of shops, cafés, meeting spaces and an active-travel hub. Its volunteering and training projects help people facing addiction, poor mental health, loneliness and isolation reconnect with opportunity and one another.
Cardross volunteers have turned the station into a vibrant community garden filled with flowers and edible produce. Their care has created more than a beautiful welcome: it has brought neighbours together and built shared pride in the place they call home.
Saltcoats has transformed unused station space into a fully accessible home for new Shibumi Karate Club and the wider community. The flexible facility connects people through sport, meetings and shared activities, giving residents a welcoming place to participate and belong.
Stow has turned its station into a lively community-focused hub where a volunteer-run pub, live music, sports clubs, karaoke and food nights bring people together. It is a social heart for the village, built around shared experiences.
Dan Mann, co-CEO of Rail Delivery Group, said:“This competition is an opportunity to celebrate the wider impact of our railways. The stories behind this year’s shortlisted stations show how rail helps people and communities thrive. Whether opening up opportunities, supporting local projects or bringing people together, each of these stations is making a real difference.
“As we move towards a simpler, more joined-up railway through Great British Railways, these stations highlight the important role our railway plays in connecting people, places and communities.
“This is your chance to celebrate that work. Read the stories, get behind your favourite and help us crown this year’s champion.”
Phil Campbell, ScotRail Customer Operations Director, said:“We’re delighted to see Kilmarnock, Saltcoats, Cardross, and Stow recognised in this year’s World Cup of Stations.
“Each of these stations show why the railway is about more than just getting people from A to B. They are great examples of how local people have used station spaces to bring communities together, support local projects, and create opportunities for people to connect.
“We’re incredibly proud of all four stations and would encourage everyone across Scotland to get involved and vote for their favourite.”
Last year, Ashington took the title following the return of passenger services after a 60-year absence. This year, Kilmarnock, Saltcoats, Cardross and Stow will be hoping to follow in its footsteps.
On the evening of Wednesday 14 October, the leading station from each regional group will progress to the final stage, leaving five stations in the race for the crown. The station receiving the most votes will be announced as the winner on Tuesday 20 October.
Make your voice heard and help crown the World Cup of Stations 2026 champion!
Some of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Kelpies and Glasgow Science Centre, will light up blue on Monday 12 October for World Arthritis Day as Arthritis UK calls for a dedicated Scottish action plan for arthritis and musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions.
The illuminations will highlight the impact of MSK conditions on the 1.7 million people in Scotland who live with them — around one in three — many experiencing daily pain, fatigue and reduced mobility.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of World Arthritis Day and Arthritis UK’s 90th anniversary. It offers an opportunity to celebrate progress in research and support while highlighting how much work remains.
More than 4,500 people have signed the charity’s ‘Don’t Turn Your Back on Arthritis’ open letter to First Minister John Swinney, calling for a dedicated MSK Action Plan.
The proposed plan would help people get a diagnosis and support sooner, improve access to rehabilitation and supported self-management, and help them stay active and independent.
It would also provide stronger national leadership and investment in MSK health.
Edinburgh nurse Rebecca Murray was 12 when she woke with a hot, swollen elbow. Initially dismissed as a swimming injury, her symptoms led to a year of appointments and unsuccessful treatments before she was diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
Pain and fatigue forced her to give up competitive swimming, while at school she often had to fight for support.
“At such a young age, it felt like I’d lost a big part of who I was after my diagnosis,” she said. “It’s an invisible illness that many people wrongly associate with older age.”
Originally from Aberdeenshire, Rebecca found support through Arthritis UK’s Young People and Families Service, which connected her with others facing similar challenges.
“At times, I have felt pretty hopeless with my condition, but the friends and connections I made through Arthritis UK really helped change not only my outlook on my condition, but the outlook on my life.”
Michaela Brown, 34, from Campbeltown, manages three forms of arthritis while raising her daughter as a single mum. She said: “On World Arthritis Day, I want people to understand that arthritis affects younger people too. I’m 34, and it affects my work, my family life, and what I can do with friends.
“We need a dedicated MSK Action Plan for Scotland, covering earlier diagnosis, timely treatment, physiotherapy and support to stay active and in work.
For those of us living in rural communities, it must also address the long journeys and practical difficulties of getting specialist care.
We need support that reflects the everyday reality of living with arthritis.”
Lauren Bennie, Head of Arthritis UK Scotland, said: “We are delighted to be celebrating our 90th anniversary and the progress we have made in research support and awareness over the last nine decades.
“However, for the 1.7 million people in Scotland living with a musculoskeletal condition, there is still plenty of work to be done. Arthritis remains one of Scotland’s few major health conditions without a dedicated strategy.
“Unfortunately, it is all too common to wait too long for a diagnosis, treatment, or the support people need to live independently. Lighting up these landmarks is a small way of saying to those experiencing this, you are not alone, and your voices are heard.
“We are calling on the First Minister to face the facts about arthritis and commit to Scotland’s first-ever MSK Action Plan.”
The campaign will continue throughout the autumn, with Arthritis UK also working to secure the first dedicated debate on arthritis in the Scottish Parliament.
The landmarks taking part are:
University of Glasgow Tower
Glasgow Science Centre
Ness Bridge
The Falkirk Wheel
The Kelpies
People can add their names to the open letter and call on the First Minister to face arthritis head-on at:
POLICE are appealing for information to help trace 36-year-old Herman Alapiki who has been reported missing in Edinburgh.
Herman was last seen in the Easter Dalry Road area around 2.15pm on Saturday, 10 October, and there are growing concerns for his welfare.
He is described as 6ft 3ins, bald, with a tanned complexion. When last seen, he was wearing a black jacket, black trousers, brown boots and a black beanie hat.
Inspector Jordan Kerr said: “Herman is known to like walking all over the city, including the Dean Village, Union Canal path and Corstorphine.
“He also likes walking in the Pentland Hills. However, it is out of character for him to be out of contact for so long.
“There are significant concerns for him and we are appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101, quoting incident 2284 of Saturday, 10 October, 2026.”
TOMORROW, Monday 12th October, landmarks including the Kelpies, the Falkirk Wheel and Glasgow Science Centre will shine blue for World Arthritis Day. But once the lights go out, the daily pain and fatigue faced by people with arthritis will remain.
Across Scotland, 1.7 million people—around one in three—live with a musculoskeletal (MSK) condition. Arthritis is too often dismissed as an inevitable part of ageing, but that’s not the case. Scotland alone has 48,000 children and young people living with arthritis. It affects people of all ages, disrupting careers, family life and independence.
Awareness matters, but it must lead to action. Thousands have backed Arthritis UK’s call for the First Minister to introduce a dedicated national MSK Action Plan.
That means earlier diagnosis, timely treatment, better access to rehabilitation and support to help people manage their conditions and remain active.
As Arthritis UK marks its 90th anniversary, we are asking the Scottish Government to make a lasting commitment to those living with arthritis and to make MSK conditions a clinical priority.
Scotland’s landmarks are lighting up. It is time for the Government to step up.
Tickets are now on sale for an exclusive Scottish Book Trust event, with Shirley Manson in conversation with celebrated Scottish author Jenni Fagan.
The event, with the theme ‘How Books Have Changed Your Life’, will take place on Saturday 28 November in Teviot’s Debating Hall, Edinburgh. It’s being organised in partnership with 432 Promotions.
As part of an in-depth conversation, Jenni Fagan will explore Shirley Manson’s love of reading, including the books that have had the most impact on her life. She will also discuss the singer’s approach to writing, including the stories behind the lyrics of some of Garbage’s best loved songs.
After the event, Jenni Fagan will do a book-signing, with copies of some of her works, including Luckenbooth and The Panopticon, on sale.
The event will coincide with Scottish Book Trust’s annual Christmas Appeal, launching on 6 November, which gifts brand new books to children and families across Scotland through local food banks, children’s hospitals and community hubs.
Marc Lambert, CEO of Scottish Book Trust, says: ‘We are incredibly excited to be hosting this unique event. It’s a celebration both of Shirley Manson, one of Scotland’s most inspiring creative figures, and of the power of books.
“The conversation between Shirley and Jenni Fagan is sure to be thought-provoking, entertaining, and unforgettable. At Scottish Book Trust we believe that books have the power to connect people together and to open us up to new ideas, and we can’t wait to hear what Shirley and Jenni have to say.’
The hard work and contribution of Scotland’s farming community has been recognised in the heart of Edinburgh at a Harvest Thanksgiving service hosted by St Giles’ Cathedral and supported by RHASS (the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland).
This years’ service held particular significance for RHASS, with its 2026–27 Presidential Initiative (PI) representing the Lothians and celebrating the people, produce, businesses and organisations that make the region one of Scotland’s most important agricultural areas.
The annual service took place on Sunday 4 October at the historic cathedral and was conducted by Rev Scott Rennie, Chaplain and Minister of St Giles’ Cathedral, who is also a member of this year’s Lothian Presidential Team.
Bringing Scotland’s rural and city communities together, the service celebrated the people behind the country’s harvest and recognised the vital role farmers and producers play in putting food on tables across Scotland.
Displays of seasonal vegetables, including potatoes, carrots, parsnips, broccoli and pumpkins, were donated by RHASS Directors and M&S, with produce sourced from farms across the country to showcase the variety of food grown in Scotland.
Following the service, the produce was donated to Edinburgh charities Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, the Grassmarket Community Project and The Salvation Army, helping to provide nutritious meals for people in need.
Those arriving at Sunday’s service were also greeted by a John Deere 9RX, a four-track tractor which is built to pull massive tillage, seeding, and land-preparation equipment across huge acreages and kindly provided by Thomas Sherriffs of Haddington. Bringing a striking piece of Scotland’s farming industry to the heart of Edinburgh and highlighting the machinery used by farmers during harvest.
The Harvest Thanksgiving service takes place annually at St Giles’ Cathedral, with this year’s service forming part of the RHASS Lothian PI 2026–27, a year-long programme celebrating the people, businesses and organisations across the region.
The programme will culminate in a dedicated Presidential Showcase at the 2027 Royal Highland Show, RHASS’s flagship fundraising event.
Funds raised throughout the Presidential Initiative’s 2026–27 tenure will support RHASS and its partner charities, RHET (The Royal Highland Education Trust) and SAYFC (the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs).
RHASS Chairman, James Logan, said: “Our role at RHASS is to champion Scotland’s rural community all year round, and the Harvest Thanksgiving service is an important opportunity to recognise the hard work of farmers and producers across the country.
“It also gives us the chance to celebrate the incredible variety of produce grown here in Scotland and to bring farming into the heart of Edinburgh, helping people connect the food on our plates with the people and communities who produce it.
“This year’s service is particularly poignant as our Presidential Team is representing the Lothians, making it a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the farmers, producers and fantastic produce we have right here on our doorstep.
“We are extremely grateful to the farmers and RHASS Directors who donated produce, which will now benefit local Edinburgh charities, and to everyone who joined us at St Giles’ Cathedral. We hope the service helped shine a light on the essential contribution Scotland’s farming community makes every day.”
The service followed the team’s first fundraising event at St Giles’ Cathedral on Saturday 3 October, which saw guests enjoy a special evening of live music from performers from Sing in the City.
Wider PI activity will continue with a Day at the Races in January 2027 and a Gala Dinner at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant at the National Galleries of Scotland in March 2027, alongside farm visits, community events and fundraising activity throughout the year.
POLICE are asking for the help of the public to trace a 69-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.
James Bryson, known as Jim, was last seen in Burnhead Crescent around 6.50am this morning (Sunday, 11 October).
He is described as around 5ft 8ins, with short, greying hair. He was wearing a black hoodie, black tracksuit bottoms and blue trainers.
Jim is believed to have travelled in his green Nissan Qashqai car, registration SK76 BVJ, along Howden Hall Road to Kaimes crossroads and then in the direction of Edinburgh city bypass.
Sergeant Zoe Martin said: “It is out of character for Jim to go missing and we are concerned for his welfare.
“We are asking anyone who has seen Jim or knows where he might be to get in touch.
“Likewise, if you see Jim’s car please also make contact with us.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0739 of Sunday, 11 October, 2026.
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