2 h. ago People over State Pension age due up to £305 heating payment from this week

Nearly 900,000 older people in Scotland will receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from November 16.

Economics

8 h. ago Scotland cannot afford to waste surprise World Cup second chance after bonkers night

After a night of incredible drama, Scotland are one win away from holy grail

Politics

8 h. ago What Scotland need from Denmark showdown to qualify for World Cup 2026 after chaotic penultimate clashes

SO it all comes down to Hampden on Tuesday. A win against Denmark will seal Scotland's place at a World Cup for the first time in 28 years. It's after a remarkable night of drama both in Greece and Denmark. Scotland trailed 3-0 to the Greeks with little over an hour played. It was a...

Politics

9 h. ago Exact day Scotland to be hit by first cold plunge of winter as Met Office warns Arctic blast on way

SCOTLAND is bracing for the first proper cold snap of winter as snow and a bone-chilling Arctic plunge are on the way. Parts of the country will wake up to fresh snowfall as early as next week as we creep towards December. Weather maps from WXCHARTS show a wintery system moving in from the east...

Events

9 h. ago Scotland one win away from World Cup as Greek tragedy swerved after Denmark disaster – 5 talking points

Danes' shock 2-2 draw against minnows Belarus kept them just one clear of the Scots in the table

Events

14 h. ago Greece vs Scotland LIVE as Steve Clarke winces watching his appalling team

It's another massive night for Steve Clarke's men as they eye a major step towards the World Cup

Politics

18 h. ago The 10 Best UK Staycations for a Festive Trip in 2025 – and two are in Scotland

THE top UK staycations for a winter adventure have been revealed - and two are in Scotland. As temperatures drop and Christmas markets open, places across the country are transforming into perfect playgrounds for your festive exploring. Adventure experts at Go Outdoors have found the best spots for a festive trip. Researchers used specific data...

Politics

37 h. ago Who will win Greece vs Scotland? Our writers predict vital World Cup qualifying clash in Athens

The first mission objective is avoiding defeat in Athens to set up winner takes all shootout with Denmark at Hampden next week

Politics

38 h. ago 'Wales will win Six Nations before Scotland' and Tandy backs enforced change

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Politics

39 h. ago Duhan van der Merwe back in fold as one Scotland change made for Argentina clash

Scotland are looking to get back to winning ways after just falling short of a historic victory over New Zealand

Politics

42 h. ago Clean energy enterprise firm takes ownership at new Ayrshire wind farm project

The East Ayrshire site is one of four windfarms across Scotland to be taken over by TagEnergy.

Politics

42 h. ago Ayrshire’s High Street heroics applauded in Scottish Parliament

People and projects from the region were among the winners of this year’s Scotland Loves Local Awards.

Politics

46 h. ago Scotland's best campsites named as Highlands spot takes top award

One of the big winners in Scotland is a site that sits in the shadow of one of our most famous beauty spots.

Events

55 h. ago Scotland's floating wind ambitions and the hurdles to overcome

It is floating wind that makes up about 60 per cent of what’s planned for ScotWind

Politics

62 h. ago Scott Barrett fit to return and captain All Blacks against England at Twickenham

Barrett missed win against Scotland due to cutScott Robertson preparing for aerial contest Scott Barrett has come back to captain the All Blacks against England at Twickenham this weekend. Barrett had 12 stitches threaded in his leg after he suffered a cut beneath his knee playing against Ireland a fortnight ago, and missed his team’s 25-17 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield last week, but Scott Robertson, the New Zealand head coach, confirmed that he had played a full part in training for the England game.“We’ve gone for our best team for this game, for this Test,” Robertson said. “It’s remarkable that he healed so well, once you saw the cut. The Barretts must have some good skin.” His older brother Beauden will start at fly-half again, but younger brother Jordie is back in New Zealand having treatment on the ankle injury he suffered in that same match against Ireland. Continue reading...

Politics

2 d. ago New Zealand captain Scott Barrett passed fit to start for All Blacks against England

The lock had missed the win over Scotland with a leg laceration but returns to Scott Robertson’s starting side

Politics

3 d. ago Hagshaw Hill supercharged: Scotland’s first windfarm back online

Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been supercharged to deliver more clean energy and a bumper boost to community benefit funds.

Politics

4 d. ago Blantyre LIFE wins prestigious Integrated Care Award at Scotland’s Health Awards

Blantyre LIFE delivers a person-centred approach that combines clinical excellence with community-based support, enabling people to safely transition from hospital to home.

Events

4 d. ago Ben Gannon Doak makes Scotland World Cup certs as winger goes all out ahead of double header

The Bournemouth star is refusing to entertain any other outcome than Steve Clarke's side at next year's Finals

Politics

4 d. ago The Breakdown | New Zealand stars Barrett and McKenzie show how skill and vision can flourish

The veteran All Black duo both grew up on dairy farms and may not have flourished in English rugby’s rigid systemThis week’s column is being compiled slightly differently. It’s not easy to type while looking upwards and smiling warmly at the bookshelf but, hey, that’s the price to be paid for method sportswriting. When you’re putting together a piece on Damian McKenzie, the All Blacks’ so-called “smiling assassin”, it’s important to try to get into character.The head bandage took time to apply as well, as did the fake-blood drizzle of ketchup down the cheek. Anyone who watched the later stages of New Zealand’s win against Scotland on television on Saturday, however, will appreciate why the extra touches felt appropriate. It is not every day a player preparing to kick the clinching points in a major Test resembles a happy, beaten prizefighter. Continue reading...

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