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I didn't expect to feel so spooked in my lovely new Edinburgh home

I’m dreading the day my eight-year-old gets his first phone but this Mumsnet-backed app could help

This Mumsnet-backed app aims to help parents protect children online

I took my 90-year-old mum to see Edinburgh's best exhibition

Yoto has unveiled its new 4th Gen Player and Mini, with a new Green Button designed to make favourite audio easier for children to access.

Yoto's two new kids' audio players have a clever new feature

I took my niece to Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt campus - it's a revelation

Linda Patterson was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family pays tribute to woman killed in A8 crash as three charged

The Yoto player gives children stories and music to enjoy during long autumn evenings.

The gadget that could make long, dark evenings easier for parents

The Yoto player is a clever gadget giving children something to do after school without reaching for another screen.

The screen-free gadget for keeping children entertained after school

The Yoto player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and educational content after school.

This is an after-school gadget that kids will actually enjoy

The Prince and Princess of Wales and their son Prince George and daughter Princess Charlotte (left obscured) arrive to attend a Sunday church service at Crathie Kirk, near Balmoral

Royals attend church service near Balmoral estate

Louise Licznerski with some of the children at Little Bugs nursery in West Lothian.

Inside the childcare funding crisis in West Lothian

The Isle of Gigha, just west of the Kintyre peninsula

Hay's Way: Gigha's fine milk, fresh hotel rooms and landscape changes

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

The Clarence bar

I tried ‘nostalgic’ neighbourhood Scottish pub and restaurant

More than half of Scots are cutting back on dining out

Louis and David Scott

‘We showed that Scottish food could be relaxed’ - 36 year of Howies

Nima serving potatoes

The best new cookbooks for autumn - from Roving Haggis to easy Italian

Family, friends and fans of Bonnie Tyler gathered on Monday for the Welsh singer’s funeral.

15 pictures from funeral of Bonnie Tyler

A Yoto Player gives children a screen-free way to enjoy stories, music and learning while parents enjoy a little more peace and quiet.

The children's gadget that gives parents priceless peace and quiet

Pupils in the library at Glenalmond in Perthshire

Exclusive Three heads exit top independent school after Qatari-funded takeover

Jason Arday was found dead on Friday following an intense period of scrunity about his academic work and achievements

Jason Arday: Glasgow Uni 'deeply shocked' by death of former colleague

Dahlia-Rose was found with severe burn injuries

Could more have been done to prevent death of Dahlia-Rose Gartshore?

Amy Fraser is to open a letter live on stage.

Woman will open letter she wrote herself 10 years ago live on stage

Mr Jonathan Hannay, consultant surgeon at NHS Golden Jubilee, took the Global Citizenship Award at Scotland’s Health Awards in 2025.

Scotland's Health Awards 2026 - search for medics with a global touch

Minnie Merriman, 9, died following an incident in Arbroath, Angus, on August 3

Father of Minnie Merriman, 9, in court again on murder charge

The Yoto player can keep children entertained with stories, music and educational content without relying on a screen.

The children's gadget giving parents some much-needed peace

This lucky lot of sky watchers got eclipse glasses for the event

In pictures - Crowds and joy at Calton Hill solar eclipse watch party

Sir Rod Stewart has cancelled his US tour

Rod Stewart cancels US tour due to heart surgery recovery

Mhari Douglas with son Jacob (left) and Stephanie and Dale McDowell (right).

Parents 'drowning' as children stuck on years-long CAMHS waiting lists

Norman Bissell and his wife-to-be Birgit Whitmore outside Isle of Luing Stores

Island shopkeeper, 80, sells up before wedding to 'enjoy married life'

Faith Curran, 11, was found dead in the Gore Glen area of Gorebridge on Thursday, August 6.

Family tribute to young girl, 11, found dead at beauty spot

Petition to cancel Amanda Knox's show at almost 30,000 signatures

Inver dam on the Isle of Jura in the Hebrides

'Calamitous' court ruling leaves rates soaring for small hydro schemes

The Gillies family - Scott, Linda and Ian

Exclusive Cyclist killed by drug driver weeks after brother seriously injured

Handout photo of Minnie Merriman smiling, while seated outside on a bench

School devastated by death of 'caring and creative' girl

Police cordon at the scene in Gore Glen, Midlothian, where an 11-year-old girl died.

Police remain in Gorebridge for third day after death of young girl

Jamie Grant

Barclays' Jamie Grant on why investment quality is key

Brechin Castle. PIC: Savills

Scottish castle hits market for £1.6m in half-price offer

The suspect, widely reported to be Sharif Ahmadzai (centre), being led out of the Athens Court House complex in Kypseli, Athens, where he appeared accused of killing 38-year-old Elisabeth-Jane Ross and disposing of her body in a suitcase.

Man charged with homicide with intent over death of aid worker

Ben Mason, a pupil at Woodfarm High, is now pursuing his place at Oxford University after a stunning set of results at the East Renfrewshire school.

From Oxford to a career in social work, pupils share results and hopes

Wendy Morrison

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The Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent sleeps six and is reduced to £448.97 for GO Outdoors members

Berghaus six-person air tent is now under £450

Sir Ian Wood with Atul Rastogi, Luxmi Tea Group.

Sir Ian Wood - the humble billionaire driven by hard work and heart

One of the streets inside the cordon in Coalsnaughton.

Breaking 'Tens of millions' needed to fix village rocked by old mining works

Sir Ian Wood has died at the age of 84.

Renowned Scottish businessman Sir Ian Wood dies at the age of 84

Daniel Sloss has been performing at the Fringe for almost two decades. Pic: Troy Edige

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