‘Agile’ goats besiege idyllic Scots village

By Oliver Farrimond

AN IDYLLIC Scots village has found itself under siege by a herd of marauding wild mountain goats.

Terrified villagers in Ardrishaig have told of their fear that the “agile” goats may “attack a child”.

And some have even taken to arming themselves with clothes poles and sticks when walking the streets of the town in Argyll.

The herd have been appearing and disappearing mysteriously over the past few months, roaming childrens’ play parks and snacking on prize-winning gardens.

Edward Laughton, convener of Ardrishaig Community Council, said that there were around six female goats, two kids and two billy goats in the herd.

Scotland’s poshest ever care home set to open

The proposed care village development at Musselburgh

By Cara Sulieman

PLANS have been unveiled for what could be Scotland’s poshest ever care home.

The swish new home comes complete with its own bar, restaurant and “therapy” zoo.

The massive project includes two care homes and sheltered housing, including a specific care home for those suffering from dementia.

The developers believe that it will be the first of its kind in Scotland if they get planning permission for the site in Musselburgh, East Lothian.