10 smiles of The week

dancing davidson

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has revealed that she would love to go on Strictly Come Dancing. Given her political leanings, at least she’s unlikely to have two left feet...

beauTiful music

The Royal National Mod starts this week. Even if you don’t speak Gaelic, the music and verse is a joy to listen to.

long run

Runner Ben Smith, who battled a back injury, has just completed his challenge of running 401 marathons in 401 days. We’d say he deserves to put his feet up after that amazing achievement.

bard advice?

Young women should model themselves on Shakespeare’s heroines instead of reality stars, a leading head teacher has said. Sounds fine – though we’d advise against Lady Macbeth.

sunny ouTlook

There were photos everywhere of a stunning sunrise last week. What a joy when nature puts on a show like that.

super sTars

Speaking of natural shows, from this week stargazers will be able to see the Orionid Meteor Shower with up to 20 shooting stars an hour. Who needs a TV?

golden oldies

Three OAPs tackled a burglar and pinned him down until police arrived last week. Pensioner power rules!

come back!

The Scottish SPCA rescued a stray emu that was on the loose in Edinburgh. We wondered what he’d been up to since the Rod Hull days.

lighT relief

Heart-warming footage of patients in a hospice breaking into an impromptu dance has gone viral online. Even in the darkest hours, the sun can still shine.

True friendship

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.