7 h. ago SNP demands UK government cough up £26m to cover the cost of policing private visits to Scotland by Donald Trump and JD Vance

Finance Secretary Shona Robison said it was up to the UK government to pick up the tab for what were 'diplomatically significant' visits in the summer.

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7 h. ago The Scottish castles set for huge visitor surge as Celebrity Traitors fever hits nation

The Celebrity Traitors has drawn 11.7 million viewers and caused a big rise in searches about visiting the castle where it was shot

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7 h. ago UK and Scottish governments row over footing £24.5m bill for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policingThe UK government needs to “step up” and reimburse the £24.5m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance’s recent visits to Scotland, Holyrood’s public finance minister has said.Provisional costs of almost £24.5m for the two working visits have been published by the Scottish government. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Scotland demands £24.5m from Westminster for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policingThe UK government needs to “step up” and reimburse the £24.5m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance’s recent visits to Scotland, Holyrood’s public finance minister has said.Provisional costs of almost £24.5m for the two working visits have been published by the Scottish government. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago London battles Scotland over who pays for Trump, Vance visits

London battles Scotland over who pays for Trump, Vance visits  politico.eu

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8 h. ago Astronomer Royal for Scotland visits Kirkcudbright's Dark Space Planetarium

Professor Catherine Heymans had the chance to meet the team and learn about the experience on offer.

Technology

34 h. ago Rare glossy ibis visitor spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The glossy ibis is normally found in hotter countries.

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52 h. ago Huge US TV host left ‘feeling it’ the next morning after downing Buckfast on trip to Scotland

AMERICAN chat show king Jimmy Fallon has revealed how he downed a bottle of Buckfast on a visit to Scotland. The Tonight Show host, 51, this week swapped his New York telly studio for a solo trip to the Highlands. During his visit across the pond, the veteran broadcaster took a ride on the Royal...

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59 h. ago Scottish rugby legend Chris Paterson launches 2025 Scottish Poppy Appeal

The former Scotland player visited Lady Haig's Poppy Factory in Edinburgh for a tour of the premises and to find out about Poppyscotland's work with the Armed Forces community.

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6 d. ago I visited Scotland's most underrated beach but it was bleaker than expected

Garry Beach on the Isle of Lewis has been named the most underrated beach in the UK - but it's not hard to see why it's so overlooked once you get there

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8 d. ago The 'eerie' new travel book that shares 111 of Scotland's darkest places to visit

Scotland has no shortage of dark tourism sites

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9 d. ago North Lanarkshire Provost helps kick off Scottish March of the Day at Fir Park

Over the course of the weekend, participants visited 22 football grounds across Scotland, finishing at the ‘Oor Doddie’ statue at Murrayfield in tribute to the late Doddie Weir.

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1 week ago Scottish Isle with waterfalls “straight out of a fantasy movie” called must

The Isle is a must-visit destination in Scotland, with its dramatic landscapes, picturesque waterfalls and stunning views

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1 week ago Historic city attraction is Scotland's 'scariest' place to visit this Halloween

"A nice way to learn about the past, and a little creepy."

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1 week ago Steve Clarke sets Scotland record and urges team to avoid complacency

Belarus visit Hampden Park for qualifier on SundayClarke to become nation’s longest-serving managerSteve Clarke will take at least a moment to celebrate the achievement of taking charge of more Scotland games than any other manager as Belarus visit Hampden Park on Sunday. For Clarke, this is game No 72 in office. Craig Brown was previously Scotland’s longest-serving manager by matches.Clarke’s big picture involves World Cup qualification, with Scotland in a strong position, but he can appreciate his longevity. “I’d be a bit daft if I wasn’t proud because I’m the first guy to reach that amount of games,” he said. “It’s nice, but that’s a little personal thing at the moment. It shouldn’t be about me. It’s about the team and it’s about trying to get to the World Cup so that’s what we’re going to focus on. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Historical TV drama that has had 'astonishing' effect on Scottish tourism

A popular TV show has boosted tourism in Scotland, inspiring fans to visit the locations featured in the series.

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1 week ago Scotland vs Belarus: Get £40 in free bets with BOYLE Sports, plus 25% boost on your winnings

SCOTLAND are at home again on Sunday when Belarus visit in the fourth game of their World Cup qualifying campaign. And punters who register an account with BOYLE Sports and stake a tenner on the game will be rewarded with £30 in football free bets plus an extra £10 casino bonus! BOYLE Sports are also...

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2 w. ago Justin Bieber spotted at Scottish fast food joint during golfing trip

Justin Bieber paid a visit to a fast food restaurant following a night out in Scotland.

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2 w. ago October supermoon ‘visible from anywhere’ on Tuesday night, say astronomers

Jessica Lee, an astronomer at the Royal Observatory Greenwich, said people keen to admire this year’s Harvest Moon should be able to spot it easily.

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2 w. ago Scotland handed unexpected boost as update given on Hampden torturer ahead of World Cup qualifying clash

The 17-year-old shone against Scotland on his last visit to Hampden Park with Greece.

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