2 h. ago Scotland's 'best beaches for 2025' named with 'cinematic' East Lothian bay taking top spot

Beaches were ranked using an 11-point checklist covering water quality, cleanliness, facilities, and accessibility

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16 h. ago Death of scientist in Dundee ‘being treated as murder’ as man charged

Police Scotland named the victim as Dr Fortune Gomo, 39, who lived in the area.

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50 h. ago The Scottish city that was named best in the world for raising a family

It topped cities such as Amsterdam and Copenhagen.

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60 h. ago Scottish coastal walk that ends at village famed for fish and chips named among UK's best

A scenic walk has been named as the best in Scotland, according to a study by consumer body Which?

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63 h. ago First picture of Oasis on stage as band reunite for Cardiff crowd 16 years after split

Liam and Noel are on stage together for the first time since the V Festival in August 2009, and come to Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh next month.

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4 d. ago Scotland's most affordable seaside towns named as 'seafood capital' tops list

The cheapest coastal spots to rent and buy have been revealed.

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4 d. ago Kendrick Lamar and SZA Hampden Park set times, drink prices, support, tickets, setlist

Two of the biggest names in music are on their way to Scotland for a huge gig.

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4 d. ago Scotland hand trio big chance as Gregor Townsend names team for Maori clash

McDowall to captain Scots in first run-out in Pacific tour

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4 d. ago Three lynx rescued in Highlands named by local primary school and charity

The animals were rescued in January after being illegally released into the Highlands.

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4 d. ago Three lynx named by Scots schoolkids pictured relaxing at Highland Wildlife Park

The animals were rescued in January after being illegally released into the Highlands.

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5 d. ago UPenn to ban transgender athletes, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

Penn settles Title IX case over Lia Thomas’ winsSchool will ban trans women from female sportsFeds call it a victory for women and girls’ rightsThe University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes.The US Education Department announced the voluntary agreement Tuesday. The case focused on Lia Thomas, the transgender swimmer who last competed for the Ivy League school in Philadelphia in 2022, when she became the first openly transgender athlete to win a Division I title. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Scottish loch with mysterious castle in its centre named country's best kept secret

Loch an Eilein in the Cairngorms has been named Scotland’s best kept wild swimming secret, with its peaceful setting and an island castle in its middle

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5 d. ago Scotland's most romantic staycation destinations named as one region singled out

The top 'BAE-cations' spots in Scotland have been revealed.

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5 d. ago The charming Scottish seaside town that was named country's 'friendliest'

It has been praised for its friendly locals and community events.

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6 d. ago The Edinburgh city ice cream parlour that was named 'best in Scotland' this summer

It was praised for its 'smooth' gelato and having 'the creamiest hot chocolate around;

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6 d. ago Trump administration finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students, threatens to cut all funding

Harvard University failed to protect Jewish students from harassment, the Trump administration concluded after an investigation, threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action

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6 d. ago Dumfries and Galloway school's environment project earns success at Scotland’s Finest Wood Awards

Youngsters at Hardgate Primary transformed a wood and have been learning about the environment in a local forest.

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7 d. ago Scotland's 'worst seaside town' named according to holidaymakers

It received a score of two out of five for its tourist attractions.

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9 d. ago Scotland’s "driest town" with stunning beaches named best seaside destination in the country

The former fishing port on the Moray Firth coast has been named one of the country’s best seaside destinations

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9 d. ago Picturesque Scottish Highland town named 'must visit' by international visitors

The Highland village near Loch Tay has quietly earned praise as one of Scotland’s best small towns

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