Volunteers

New findings on the links between Scotland's low winter sun and falling Vitamin D levels have been made using a 400-year-old strand of hair.

400-year-old hair unlocks new thinking on Scotland's weak winter sun

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Caught on Camera: Dog rescued by RNLI after falling 14ft into river

A reconstruction of Tinnis Fort in the Scottish Borders around 600 AD when the Drumelzier Merlin legend was set. Illustration by Chris Mitchell/GUARD Archaeology.

The search for Scotland's Merlin myth in the spotlight

Injured man rescued from snow-covered mountain

Dramatic moment injured man is rescued from snow-covered mountain

King Charles III during a visit to the Gordon Highlanders Museum, in Aberdeen, to view recent renovations. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

'Long time no see': King Charles III meets Scottish D-Day veteran

Paying respects at the Gynn Square memorial service to officers who died in the 1983 rescue mission at Blackpool.|Lucinda Herbert, Blackpool Gazette

Video: Police sea tragedy remembered as memorial goes ahead in snow

Chrissie working on a project at Creative Natives.

The Cyrenians art studio helping young people to open up

Dwayne Fields has welcomed Scotland's first Sudanese Scout group.

'This is home for us', says head of new Scotland Sudanese Scout troop

Dad makes teddies with medical devices to help sick youngsters

First Minister John Swinney has delivered his Christmas message. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

John Swinney's Christmas message - and his Government's No.1 priority

Volunteers pack emergency food parcels

No shame in visiting your local food bank this winter

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Ad Feature ScottishPower Foundation’s Marine Biodiversity Fund celebrates success

Pictured: Andrew Wright, Team Leader at Mindroom

Mindroom celebrates success of volunteering scheme

Dramatic footage shows the terrifying moment huge waves crashed into a yacht- seconds before rescue.

Terrifying moment yacht gets slammed by huge waves in dramatic rescue

A remote bothy near Oban is coming to life with hard work from volunteers

Scotland to get new bothy with a difference: bats and owls in the roof Scotsman comment

A remote bothy near Oban is coming to life with hard work from volunteers

The 100-year-old building hidden in a forest transforms into a bothy

Royal Voluntary Service provides vital support groups for those affected by dementia

Scottish Borders dementia support groups welcoming new members and volunteers

A lost dog has been reunited with his owner - after she caused the motorway to temporarily shut down 8 TIMES!!!

Lost dog shuts M25 eight times - watch beloved pet get rescued

Watch as War Horse memorial gets purple poppy coat to remember fallen service animals

Watch as War Horse statue gets draped in beautiful purple poppy coat

Video grab from heartbreaking footage showing 'waterfalls' of 3,000 bits of rubbish including drinks cans and Santa hats left by people on Mount Snowdon.

'Waterfall' of rubbish cascades down Mt Snowdon in heartbreaking video

‘Seeds of Change’ has been launched by HMPPS as part of a new recruitment drive that encourages people to combine their passion with their career for something more fulfilling

Community Payback roles are open to outdoorsy and garden-loving people

Chris Ormiston with his mother Elizabeth. Picture: Angela Letts/SWNS

World's porridge making champion crowned - but mother 'not a big fan'

Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes perform a life saving service, free of charge

The Scottish 'Blood Bikers' who are saving lives

Scots speakers experience 'threats and hate speech' over language use

Edinburgh’s sx-weeks marathon of eight festivals would not happen without financial support and other volunteer contributions (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Edinburgh Festivals' fragile eco-system relies on philanthropy - Julie Hutchison

The 300-year legend of Bonnie Prince Charlie assassination answered

'At MOTG, we are a team of like-minded individuals determined to bring change to the humanitarian field,' says MacGregor. Picture: contributed.

Why my fellow CEOs should join me in working to help create a better society

Supergran Mary Lamb to 'climb' the Three Peaks with her assistance dog Sheldon.

UK’s first female wheelchair user to ‘climb’ the Three Peaks

RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

Watch: Moment RNLI rescue dog after 14ft fall into river

A Commando in training at Achnacarry Castle in the Lochaber during World War Two.

WW2 soldiers who disappeared in a Highland loch among fighters to be honoured

People are being encouraged to join the quest to find Nessie this spring

Explainer The Loch Ness Centre calls on NASA in new search for Nessie

Litter in the community

Dirty beaches: Scotland’s rubbish problem

Claire Mechie, Clan’s volunteer manager, with the charity's mascot Clancy. (Pic: Newsline Media)

Clan on lookout for volunteers in Banchory to support people impacted by cancer

Image: Project Trust

Education and careers: hands up for positive moves

The completion of South Harbour should allow the facility to increase the number of larger cruise ships visiting the region.

Extended Aberdeen port could see cruise ship calls double to 100 in three years

One Life will tell the remarkable tale of Sir Nicholas Winton.

One Life: Who was Nicholas Winton, what did he do?

Volunteers are a goldmine of unused resources within the Scottish economy Sarah Stone

These are the nation’s top 20 unsung heroes

Volunteers helped to clear up the popular park in .

Electricity Substation team spruces up popular Peterhead beauty spot

The white stag on Mormond Hill near Fraserburgh has emerged after volunteers spent five years bringing the landmark back into view. PIC: Contributed.

White Stag reminds us how our history makes a deep and simple mark

Volunteers cleared the whole area of bracken, weeds and small trees and then overturned all the stones to reveal the landmark once again. PIC: Douglas Simpson/ Mormond Hill Stag Group

White Stag built on hillside 150 years ago emerges once again
The landmark in Aberdeenshire is “standing glorious” after a small group of volunteers set about uncovering their heritage stone-by-stone.

Loch Ness Monster 2023: Volunteers wanted for biggest ‘monster hunt’ in 50 years - how to apply

Volunteers wanted for biggest Loch Ness Monster hunt in 50 years

Louis the Jack Russell with his owner after being rescued

Dog rescued after falling down one of UK’s biggest waterfalls

Buffalo bicycles enable children to be carried over rugged terrain. Picture: World Bicycle Relief

World Bicycle Relief appeal for UCI Cycling World Championships

RVS is calling for people across Aberdeenshire to step forward and support their community.

Charity’s call for crucial volunteers to support Aberdeenshire communities

PD Arnie has graduated as a police dog despite harsh conditions in his early life

Puppy graduates as police dog after being found during raid

Metropolitan Police officers march along The Mall in London as they head to their positions for of the coronation processions of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Coronation: Street safety volunteers arrested over rape alarm concerns

Sally Field pictured with the late Paul OGrady

Britain's oldest dog walker crowned coronation champion by RSPCA

The cast for the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes has been revealed. (Credit: Getty Images)

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - full cast

Thousands of volunteers are needed to offer their helping hands over the course of King Charles III’s coronation celebrations - Credit: Getty Images

King Charles III coronation looking for thousands of volunteers

The NHS has re-launched its Check in and Chat service for isolated patients

NHS re-launches volunteer service for lonely and isolated patients

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

British National dies in Ukraine, Foreign Office confirms

Just Stop Oil protesters guilty of conspiring to cause public nuisance at Silverstone British GP

Just Stop Oil guilty over British GP track invasion - watch protest

A dead 12ft whale was washed up on the banks of a British river last week.

Huge dead whale found washed up British river bank

Andrew Bagshaw, 48, and Christopher Parry, 28, have gone missing in Donetsk, Ukraine.

Two British men who volunteered in Ukraine go missing

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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

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Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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