Regions

Inverness, Highlands and Islands

'Huge day' for far-flung Fair Isle residents as new ferry unveiled
Replacement for 40-year-old vessel seen as vital for securing 50-strong community’s future

Shona Macleod of the Isle of Harris distillery

Meet the Distiller: Shona Macleod, Isle of Harris Distillery

Jeff Daniels is currently filming new movie The Reception in Scotland.

The Reception: What to know as Jeff Daniels movie films in Scotland

It's fun to watch fireworks with a crowd of people.

Highland Public Fireworks Displays 2026: 7 Bonfire Night events

Torabhaig Founders Reserve whisky

The Torabhaig whisky that flew the Atlantic sells for £1700 at auction

Fort William has been named among the worst towns in the UK, according to tourists.

The 9 best and worst places to visit in Scotland, ranked by tourists

A new luxury eco house has opened its doors to visitors in search of the ultimate winter adventure in Highland Perthshire on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park.

Inside new luxury highland eco home with hot tub, cinema and sauna

Aberdeen and North East

The Script have shows lined up for Aberdeen and Glasgow.

Your guide to The Script’s Scottish shows, from stage times to setlist

Exterior view of Dr Gray's Hospital

SNP in ‘decisive and urgent action’ call after NHS Grampian findings

North Sea pioneer and Balmoral Group founder Sir James Milne dies, aged 85

LBD Spirits co founders Chris and Andrew

Scots whisky business celebrates 100th release in 'landmark year'

A majority of Scots want decisions on North Sea licences and National Insurance to be made in Scotland, the poll found.

Key North Sea oil and gas decisions should be devolved, poll finds

Three people were killed in the Carmont derailment on August 12 2020. (Photo by RAIB)

'Risk of another devastating crash unless rail work brought in-house'

First Minister John Swinney poses with a £2 coin in the driving cab of a bus during a visit to First Bus Caledonia Depot in Glasgow, to mark the extension of the Glasgow £2 bus fare cap to the west of Scotland

Bus fare cap in greater Glasgow could cost ScotRail £20m, MSPs told

Dundee and Tayside

IT support firm pushes into Dundee after agreeing new collaboration

Here are all of this year’s shortlisted Scottish Album of the Year Award contenders.

SAY Award 2026: Here are all 10 Scottish Album of the Year nominees

Assistant curator Svetlana Panova with a costume by Freddie Burretti for the 1973 Ziggy Stardust Tour.

David Bowie Dundee Exhibition:10 pictures of the new V&A show

Man pleads not guilty to ‘racist’ murder of scientist in Dundee

Noughties boyband Blue release Dundee-shot music video for new single

Three Scottish universities appear in the UK's top 10 for studying medicine.

Best UK Universities For Medicine 2026: Three Scottish unis in top 10

Cyclists urged to wear masks to cut intake of dangerous pollution

Glasgow and Strathclyde

Squeeze and Billy Bragg will play the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.

Squeeze Glasgow: Setlist, times, support, and tickets for Hydro gig

ScotHot, the biennial showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail, and tourism is set to welcome back the renowned Scottish Culinary Championships at the SEC Glasgow from 24- 25 February 2027.

Scottish Culinary Championships will put chefs to the ‘ultimate test’

Sophie Ellis-Bextor has announced two festive shows for Scotland in 2027.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor announces two Scottish shows - how to get tickets

Stevie Wonder will celebrate 50 years of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ with a show in Glasgow on Wednesday, November 11.

Stevie Wonder Glasgow: Setlist, stage times and more for Hydro gig

Emergency services at the scene on Hyndland Road, Glasgow, after a car struck a number of pedestrians.

Four children injured after car strikes pedestrians on Glasgow street

Deep Purple were forced to postpone their 2026 tour dates.

Deep Purple share update after Glasgow tour date postponed

Edinburgh, Fife and Lothians

Edinburgh Airport check in

What Edinburgh could learn from the best-rated airports elsewhere

Edinburgh Airport: 'Role to challenge where standards not good enough' Peter Barnes

Edinburgh Airport expansion 'like changing engine while flying plane'

Edinburgh Airport 'must invest to stay Scotland's flagship gateway'

A plane takes off from Edinburgh Airport. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Fresh condemnation of Edinburgh Airport must lead to real change Scotsman comment

Sandy Begbie has been chief executive of SFE since October 2020. Picture: Chris Watt Photography

'In airport’s interests to work urgently to address clear problems' Sandy Begbie CBE

Edinburgh Airport

'Flying home to Edinburgh Airport is a deeply depressing experience' Henry McLeish

Dumfries and Borders

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Départ of the historic race.

Explainer Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: Everything you need to know

Start of the Tour de France through Edinburgh city centre revealed

Knockinaam Lodge, Portpatrick, Dumfries and Galloway

Celebrated chef on his new role at ‘brilliant’ Scottish hotel

Drivers tracked by AI cameras face fines for dropping litter on roads

‘World first’ as recycled glass innovation approved for Scottish housing scheme

Kilmarnock Station

Exclusive ScotRail doubles journey time on 'forgotten' routes by using buses