Edition No. 87 · Saturday, May 16, 2026

Fun & Games

Cartoons, puzzles, and diversions for the discerning reader


The Daily Doodle

Daily Cartoon

"I'm not saying the office coffee is strong, but it just applied for Scottish citizenship."

— The Intelligencer Cartoon Desk


Mini Crossword

Across

  1. A Scottish valley — home to lochs and whisky
  2. A strong tree famous for its acorns
  3. The season when Scotland's ospreys return from Africa
  4. Man's best friend — and the Intelligencer's favourite topic
  5. It occasionally appears over Glasgow, we're told

Down

  1. Departs or travels — 'she ___ to work by bus'
  2. An old-fashioned water jug — you might spot one in a museum
  3. Glasgow 2026: the Commonwealth ___

Wordmill

Hint: A wee one, if you're north of the border


4 Letter Words

A cheeky word game for grown-ups. Guess the word with as few reveals as possible.

A wee measure of Scottish hospitality
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The Lighter Side

Why did the Glaswegian bring a ladder to the pub?

He heard the drinks were on the house.

What do you call a dog that does magic tricks?

A Labracadabrador.

Why did the seagull fly over the Clyde?

Because if it walked, it'd be a see-gull.

I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high.

She looked surprised.

Pub Quiz Corner

What is the name of Glasgow's oldest park, opened in 1662?

Glasgow Green