Author: Brittany Bathgate

It was a cloudy Saturday evening in June, and I (Sarfraz) found myself in an Edinburgh rugby stadium, surrounded by glitter-clad young women, pink stetsons, and homemade friendship bracelets. This was far from my usual crowd, but I was here with my 12-year-old daughter, Laila, to see her idol, Taylor Swift, perform. Laila had been waiting for this night for months, eagerly watching live streams of the Eras tour. However, nothing could prepare her for the sheer excitement when Swift appeared on stage. As the crowd erupted to Cruel Summer, I saw Laila’s face light up. It was clear this…

Charlotte Dawson has opened up about the challenges she’s faced during her first trimester, as she expects her third child with fiancé Matthew Sarsfield. The 31-year-old daughter of the late comedian Les Dawson took to social media to share her emotional journey, offering both gratitude and a plea for kindness from her fans. Charlotte, known for her role in Ex on the Beach, announced her pregnancy just weeks after a sexting scandal involving Matthew came to light. The incident left her devastated, as she discovered that her fiancé had been exchanging explicit messages with an ex-girlfriend of one of his…

Princess Kate made a surprise appearance alongside her husband, Prince William, and their eldest son, Prince George, at Crathie Kirk on the Balmoral estate this past weekend. This marked her first visit to the Scottish church since revealing her cancer diagnosis earlier this year. The 42-year-old Princess of Wales attended a Sunday service with the royal family, looking composed and elegant. Stepping out in style, Kate wore a brown check coat by Holland Cooper, accessorised with a striking feather-adorned fedora hat. Her signature chestnut hair flowed freely, and she completed the look with gold statement earrings, maintaining her effortless royal…

Alison Hammond, the beloved This Morning star, has shared an emotional account of her financial difficulties, admitting that despite her fame, there was a time when she struggled to pay her mortgage. The 49-year-old, who became a household name after appearing on Big Brother in the early 2000s, revealed the unpredictable nature of the TV industry and how it affected her life. Alison, known for her bubbly personality and her roles on The Great British Bake Off and For The Love Of Dogs, might seem like someone who’s had an easy financial ride. However, in 2007, she was dropped by…

Ruth Davidson, Conservative peer and former Scottish Conservatives leader, opens up about her life’s struggles and triumphs. From surviving two near-fatal accidents to managing depression and reconciling her faith with her sexuality, Ruth shares how she has navigated these challenges while passing on valuable life lessons to her son. A Scottish Childhood and Early Trauma Ruth describes herself as a “Scottish mongrel,” born in the Scottish Borders and raised in a small village in Fife. Her parents, both from Glasgow council estates, left school at 16 and worked hard to provide for their family. At just five years old, Ruth…

Susannah Constantine, writer and former TV presenter, shares a glimpse into her Sunday routine, filled with simplicity, reflection, and a few indulgences. From early morning anxiety to the peace of the South Downs, Susannah enjoys the quiet life she always wanted. Early Riser and Morning Routine Susannah is an early bird, waking up at 6:30am every morning. “I wake every morning with anxiety,” she reveals. It’s something she’s dealt with all her life. Her breakfast is a unique choice – broccoli and a tin of tuna. For Susannah, it’s essential to get in the right balance of vegetables and protein,…