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Entrance to Stobo Hope site where planting was taking place but has since been paused due to ongoing court proceedings

Controversial Sitka plantation plans to undergo new impact assessment

Red, the hen harrier who fledged from Tarras Valley Nature Reserve last year

Raptor disappears under 'suspicious circumstances'

Undated handout photo issued by Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service of coins from Cappercleuch in the Borders

Stash of 15th century coins found by metal detectorists in Borders

World travel was one of Esther Crawford's many and varied interests

Scotsman Obituaries: Esther Crawford, medical secretary turned swimming coach

James Braid, the Melrose-based entrepreneur and founder of Sky-Pin Drones.

Giant 110kg super drones set to spray Scottish crops thanks to funding deal

Five Star Sports Agency founder and owner Paul Lawrie pictured at SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course with general manager Bruno De Schuyter

Scottish Borders set to host biggest golf event in 20 years

East Lothian's Tantallon Castle glows in the "Golden Hour" before sunset

Beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by our readers

A view of a wind farm in Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

Why the renewable energy battle is all about SNP blame shifting

Innovations: Richard O'Donnell.

INSUREPAIR lays growth base with £100k tech investment

The Met Office has warned of snow across the UK this week.

Warnings issued as UK set for heavy rain, wind and snow this New Year

Loch Ryan Port in Cairnryan

Man in custody after Albanians found hidden in livestock wagon

Edinburgh Christmas Market is among Scotland's top attractions during the festive season.

32 of the top festive events taking place in Scotland this Christmas

A facial reconstruction of Trimontium Man who was found buried in a pit in the shadows of one of Scotland's largest Roman forts. PIC: Trimontium Museum.

Secrets of 'Trimontium Man' unlocked by single 2,000-year-old tooth

Scotland is a diverse country, loved by explorers

Six idyllic cottages in Scotland perfect for a Christmas getaway

Sarah Thomson (L) at her store in Melrose, Scotland

Sarah Thomson expands Melrose Boutique store to Corbridge

The £361.8m cost of building three schools in the Borders has been revealed

The £361.8m cost of building three schools in the Borders has been revealed.

Research of 2,000 adults revealed Queen Victoria’s 63-year reign from 1837 to 1901 and the Tudor period were other areas of interest

History buff Brits consider WWII to be the most interesting period

Family lunch

I miss the Sunday lunches of my childhood, when we were all together Gaby Soutar

SNP want to take power, not devolve it, Tom Tugendhat claims

A CGI of how the luxury lodges at the proposed Rutherford Park development should look if the scheme is given the go-ahead.

Borders could be set for luxury lodges - but 'community concerns' force rethink

The fee would need to be paid by those travelling from Scottish airports to EU destinations. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

The €7 EU visa every British passport holder must have next year

At one of the park's luxury lodges are (from left) John Lamont MP, park manager Scott

Tourism tax on agenda of MP’s visit to Borders holiday park

Miles Craig, the director of Green Field Marquees, says: 'One thing I have learnt over the last 20 years is how important our work can be to our customers.' Picture: contributed.

How weddings and Edinburgh festivals are behind the success of Borders firm

Ad Feature Great days out in the beautiful Scottish Borders

Darren Howie poses with the trophy after winning the Schloss Roxburghe Masters presented by Martin Gilbert. Picture: Tartan Pro Tour

Scottish golfing brothers team up again to deliver winning formula

Sian and Ross together in a candid shot at the family home

ITV Tyne Tees and Borders favourite weatherman’s big sister is heading up to Edi...

A illustration of two ripe Williams Bon Chretien pears from Horticultural Society Transactions, Vol 2, circa 1850 (Picture: Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gourmet pears loved by Mary, Queen of Scots are making a comeback

The gruelling battle to secured covered spots in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon begins for the majority of players on Monday. Picture: Glyn Kirk/AFP via Getty Images.

Race to make The Open: 10 Scots to watch in first stage of massive battle

The Edinburgh International Book Festival previously announced the end of its 20-year partnership with main sponsor Baillie Gifford

Swinney accuses activists of 'jeopardising' festivals, defends Baillie Gifford

Edinburgh-born comic and impressionist Rory Bremner is appearing at this year's Borders Book Festival. Picture: Lloyd Smith

Borders Book Festival pulls plug on Baillie Gifford sponsorship

Culross is Scotland's most complete example of a burgh of the 17th and 18th centuries.

26 of the best towns to visit in Scotland according to our readers

Borders-based Findra was founded in 2014 by award-winning fashion designer Alex Feechan.

Scottish sustainable clothing brand looking for 'triple bottom line' gains

Selkirk, where Sir Walter Scott sat as Sheriff for nearly 30 years

Greggs rejected, Bavarian folk, 'weed tweed' - The quirks of Selkirk

St Andrews man Paul Ellison is among the home players taking part in the inaugural Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability at Cardrona Golf, Hotel and Spa near Peebles. Picture: Scottish Golf

Scottish Golf tees up big week in Borders for golfers with a disability

Matt McDiarmid of Mains of Murthly farm, Aberfeldy, rescuing a lamb that had been taking shelter in a tree trunk from the wet weather

Hay's Way: Witnessing farmers see 'worst winter in living memory'

The Rolls-Royce Spectre parked near Leaderfoot Viaduct . Credit: Matt Allan

Rolls-Royce Spectre EV review

Sir James MacMillan

New-look Melrose Music Festival aims to tap into local community's can-do spirit

Alex Feechan, centre, says she started Findra partly 'with the hope of creating a space for women with busy lives to have the chance to embrace the outdoors'. Picture: contributed.

Artisanal, adventurous gin and outdoor clothing brands toast new tie-up

Egypt is a popular tourist destination - but not all parts of the country are safe to visit.

Foreign Office Red List: All 42 countries with no-go areas for Brits

From left: Hannah Cairns and Gary Mutter of SD Wind Energy, and Emma Harrick of Scottish Renewables, at the firm's factory in Stewarton. Picture: contributed.

Major hiring spree helping accelerate growth of Scots renewable energy sector

All-girls Robotics After School Club at Kirkliston Primary School in Edinburgh, funded by Digital Xtra. Picture by Stewart Attwood

Charity calls for Scottish tech sector to help safeguard nation's digital future

Airhouses offers a range of quirky accomodation.

Tour Airhouses - a range of holiday lets tucked away on a Borders farm

Here are 14 places you can see Highland cows in Scotland.

15 places where you can see Highland cows in Scotland

Petrolhead heaven: Scottish car lovers could do with a fix of Caffeine & Machine

Hawick will be favourites when they take on Kelso at Mansfield Park.

Full houses set for Hawick and Marr as Premiership semi-finals take centre stage

Maker Richard Goldsworthy completes the installtion of his sculptural pieces at Craft Scotland's Close to Hand exhibition. Picture: Iona Wolff/Craft Scotland

Artist who broke neck and back in skiing accident to represent Scotland

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word. Pic: J Christie

Janet Christie's Mum's the Word - Between the covers

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries