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Lord of the Dance

James Keegan reflects on three decades of Lord of the Dance ahead of Scottish sh...

One language app says its Irish language course has seen a huge boost in popularity over the past year

3 ways to start learning Irish - as app reports 200% popularity rise

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon said she was 'feminist to her fingertips' (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scotsman Letters: It's ridiculous to claim Sturgeon was champion of women

Johnnie Beattie

Former Scotland rugby star Johnnie Beattie reacts to Scotland’s greatest ever Si...

Guinness trumps list of top 20 Irish exports

The top 20 things to come out of Ireland - number one is no surprise!

Sports clubs have been boosted from Cash4Clubs

Scots sports clubs hit cash bullseye

Seven Drunken Nights

Seven Drunken Nights: The story of The Dubliners embarks on record-breaking tour...

Seven Drunken Nights

Seven Drunken Nights: The story of The Dubliners embarks on record-breaking tour

The film industry needs to retain talent, the study says.

Scots study: Film industry talent at 'critical crossroads'

Hannah Darling pictured in action during last year’s Augusta National Women's Amateur at Champions Retreat Golf Course

Scottish golfer in running once again for top US college award

Druids were a shared feature of ancient Celtic culture that has been revived in more recent times (Picture: Joseph Martin Kronheim, 1868)

How 'Celts' struggled throughout history to become a political force Ian Stewart

I stayed at the Iveagh Garden Hotel during my one-night stay in Dublin and it was perfect. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

Why you should stay at this Dublin hotel - peaceful yet prime location

Lorna McClymont made the cut on her pro debut and has now added a top-20 finish

Lorna McClymont records top-20 finish in just second start as pro

The Isle of Sanda off the Kintyre peninsula has a new owner. PIC: Mowi.

Uninhabited Scottish island looks to future as tourism to be revived

Getting everyone in the shot is Brits biggest frustration when it comes to taking group shots

Top celebrities Brits would NEVER cut from their group shots

Scotland players in a team huddle during the Guinness Six Nations defeat to Ireland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Supercomputer predicts Scotland's 6N finish and Calcutta Cup winner

Aimee Brooke

McDonald's continued support of career development has seen more than 21,000 app...

Everyone’s heard of St. Patrick’s Day, the Irish celebration to honour the patron saint of Ireland - but have you heard of St. Brigid’s Day? (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I visited Ireland to celebrate its new bank holiday - and goddess

Nearly a third reckon they need a personal assistant to help keep on top of things

Two in five Brits struggle to keep up with their 'to-do' lists

Ireland hold a pyschological edge over Scotland that will need to be broken at Murrayfield on Sunday.

Scotland edge composite XV with Ireland but have hurdle to overcome

Finn Russell wasn't at his best as Scotland beat Italy.

Finn Russell needs freedom to play and 'natural 12' can help

Rory Sutherland has been promoted to the Scotland starting XV in one of three changes for the Six Nations match against Ireland on Sunday.

Scotland name team to face Ireland as Townsend makes three changes

Peter O'Mahony in the thick of it between George Turner and Duhan van der Merwe during Ireland's win over Scotland at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Return of the back-row warrior as Ireland name team to face Scotland

Scotland's Rory Sutherland on the attack during the Guinness Six Nations win over Italy on Saturday.

Praise for Olympic psychologist helping Scotland's Six Nations bid

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend will name his starting XV to face Ireland in the Six Nations on Friday.

Scotland predicted team v Ireland: Five changes including major call

Scotland's Jack Dempsey and Tom Jordan could both start against Ireland after impactful substitute appearances in the win over Italy. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

What Scotland need to fix to beat Ireland including personnel changes

Scotland scrum coach Peter de Villiers during a training session at Oriam.

Scrum warning for Scotland as Ireland deliver mixed news on prop pair

Ireland's Finlay Bealham is expected to be fit to face Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday despite being injured against England in the Six Nations opener. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Ireland issue update on injured duo ahead of Scotland clash

Scotland's Ben White during last season's Guinness Six Nations match against Ireland, with Jamison Gibson-Park on the left.

'Every kid's dream' Scotland scrum-half on his summer goal

Andrew Porter of Ireland scores his team's second try during the Guinness Six Nations 2024 match between Ireland and Scotland.

Ireland v Scotland Six Nations 2025: When Scotland last beat Ireland?

TUI adds even more tours to its rapidly growing program

‘Hidden gem’ restaurant with Irish tapas dishes closes suddenly

Three of the Six Nations' all-time top try scorers.

Top Six Nations Try Scorers: The 10 players to have scored most tries

Video taken by the weather tracking group shows their team member battling against the strong winds while attempting to measure the wind speed.

I braved 118mph winds to measure Storm Eowyn. I'm a weather tracker

A red weather warning - the first for the Central Belt in seven years - has been issued for Scotland by the Met Office

When and where Storm Eowyn will bring 100mph winds to Scotland

London’s County Hall and the London Eye were illuminated

Two iconic London landmarks lit up with projections on human evolution

BBC Scotland journalist Nick Sheridan

Bursary award launched in memory of BBC Scotland journalist

Ireland wing Mack Hansen has been banned for three matches.

Key Ireland star escapes Scotland Six Nations ban after 'misconduct'

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season

Trim Castle Hotel, in County Meath, was signed up to a bespoke deal thanks to Radius Energy's tailored service

Luxury hotel shaves thousands off energy bills by recruiting experts

Yellow warnings caution against further rainfall and colder snaps for Ireland, says Met Office

Ad Feature UK-based radiator supplier comes to Ireland as temperatures plummet

Sunset Song has been removed

Readers' Letters: removal of Sunset Song is disgraceful
A reader says the removal of Sunset Song and other Scottish books from the Higher English set text list is disgraceful

Watch the first look trailer for new documentary Meet the Rees-Moggs

Scotland's NHS is under the microscope (Picture: Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Claims Scottish NHS is best of four nations need examining

David Muir, a crofter in the Outer Hebrides which is home to the Machair

The geese that won't migrate: An island battle to save unique crop

Ben Larg (in blue) and Bernard Cahill, enjoying the view at Mullaghmore

WATCH: Scottish surfer Ben Larg rides giant waves in Ireland

Traditionally, Jack O'Lanterns were carved out of turnips in Scotland, it is only in relatively recent times that pumpkins have been used.

Halloween in Scotland: 13 ancient customs of Samhain in Scotland

Causeway Awards 2024

Best of Scottish and Irish Businesses celebrated at Causeway Awards

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Murrayshall Country Estate

Murrayshall Country Estate Golf Club sees membership surge

A view of South Uist from the plane coming in to Barra. PIC: Visit Scotland.

The Scottish islands named in the 'best destinations in world'

Alpacas spotted taking a stroll down city centre street.

Watch: Alpacas spotted taking afternoon stroll down city centre street

Celtic take on Sligo Rovers in a friendly this week. Cr: SNS Group.

How to watch Sligo Rovers v Celtic on TV and live stream

Research spearheaded by Scotland’s Rural College has identified the potential for a network of co-working hubs similar to those used in Ireland

Scotland learns from Ireland's booming co-working scene

Supporters of Indyref2 attend a rally arranged by Believe in Scotland outside the Scottish Parliament on 18 September (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: There's a good reason dial has not shifted on independence

Glasgow Warriors players celebrate with the trophy after winning the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld stadium in Pretoria last season. (Photo by PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images)

British & Irish League plan sparks feisty URC reaction

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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

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries