6 h. ago Plan to modernise the law of ‘tacit relocation’ is long overdue

The termination of commercial leases in Scotland is influenced by the principle of “tacit relocation”, a concept I frequently find myself explaining to clients, surveyors, and fellow solicitors.

Society

43 h. ago Doomsday prepper gets set to hunker down off grid in shipping container in Scotland

Web developer, Mike, 40, who goes by the handle UKUrbanPrepper, is planning to go off grid in Scotland this year with his family - and he has a strong community to help him

Politics

48 h. ago We test a smart plant pot that purifies the air in your house

Consumer technology writer Gareth Butterfield has been living with Vitesy's Natede Smart in his own home

Society

64 h. ago Firebomb attack pair jailed after planning attack on Scots family of five

The sinister attack organised by Darren Reape and Robert Lawrie left the family, including three young children, "fearing for their lives".

Events

3 d. ago Center Parcs announces plans for the first holiday village in Scotland

It's expected to create around 1,200 permanent jobs

Politics

4 d. ago Center Parcs share detailed plans for Scotland's first £400m holiday park

The holiday firm has shared the proposed layout for the site in the Scottish Borders and say it will create hundreds of jobs.

Economics

4 d. ago Planet of the Apes and Batman firm to create 250 jobs with new £28 million Scottish studio

“Our new Scotland studio strengthens our ability to collaborate seamlessly across time zones” – Chris Ferriter, Halon Entertainment

Economics

5 d. ago Taxpayers' 'absurd' £250,000 bill revealed in Scottish Government plan to lower speed limit for cars

Under the proposals, motorists on trunk roads such as the A9, A96, A82 and A90 could face a limit in speed reduce from 60mph to 50mph

Economics

5 d. ago Pair of soldiers who plotted to sell cannabis are spared jail

The unnamed pair were sentenced at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Events

6 d. ago Firm reveals plan to turn Scottish car parks into solar farms to power 60,000 homes

Solar panels could be arrayed over more than 93,000 car parking spaces across Scotland, new research claims.

Politics

6 d. ago 'Put things right' – Scotland star demands big reaction to Greece horror show as he targets starring World Cup role

Experienced defender has no plans to stop his Scotland career yet as he admits he's grateful to boss Steve Clarke

Events

6 d. ago Scotland's '14 best destinations' named by Lonely Planet from islands to castles

Famous travel guide Lonely Planet has named the 14 places that "reveal the best of Scotland".

Politics

8 d. ago Pair who trained cockerels on treadmills to toughen them up for illegal fights avoid jail

Two men whose illegal cockfighting enterprise included the use of treadmills designed to improve the birds' strength and fitness for combat have avoided imprisonment.

Events

8 d. ago Ronnie Scott’s boss warns ‘quiet nights’ plan could kill London’s nightlife

It comes after a ‘vocal minority’ of Soho residents lodged noise complaints

Events

8 d. ago Bob MacIntyre overcomes plane problem to get himself flying in Singapore

Scottish No 1 bounces back from horror finish to opening round to have leader in his sights

Politics

9 d. ago I live near one of the world's best pizza spots — it's right here in Scotland

Time Out recently named this pizza among the best on the planet, with the franchise boasting five in Scotland

Politics

9 d. ago Major airports must review resilience plans after 'unprecedented' Heathrow closure due to fire

More than 1,300 flights were affected by the closure of London Heathrow Airport on Friday

Society

9 d. ago New Stephen Lawrence murder probe is being looked at: Scotland Yard is 'urgently assessing' plan after shock 'confession' by one of teen's killers who was involved in sick racist attack

David Norris, 48, has always denied being involved in the 1993 murder but has now confessed to being part of the gang that knifed the student, 18, to death.

Events

1 week ago Scots beauty queen plans own funeral after smear test left her fearing the worst

'High-grade changes' were discovered following a cervical smear test.

Politics

1 week ago Uncertainty over Dumfries and Galloway landmark reopening thwarts plans for major clan gathering

Kirkcudbright Summer Festivities had been planning an event for Clan MacLellan but Historic Environment Scotland won’t confirm when access to the town’s MacLellan Castle will be restored.

Events