59 h. ago Major road closed in Edinburgh city centre after car collides with scaffolding

A car has collided with a scaffolding in Edinburgh city centre this afternoon.

Transport

66 h. ago Life expectancy in each Scottish council area named as major city places last

Scotland overall has seen an increase in life expectancies.

Politics

4 d. ago Premier League Darts tickets: Watch Luke Littler with packages at 17 venues across 17 cities in Europe from £125pp

PREMIER League Darts is set to make a highly anticipated return in February. Next season's edition of darts' biggest roadshow will be played at 17 venues across 17 cities in seven countries. Eight of the sport's finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their...

Politics

8 d. ago Glasgow fire: Drone footage shows extent of damage as blaze ravages city centre building

Thick, black smoke can be seen cascading the evening sky while orange flames climb the building.

Events

8 d. ago Glasgow city centre fire as as people evacuated from buildings: Everything you need to know

The blaze erupted in Glasgow city centre this evening causing disruption for residents, local businesses, and passers-by.

Events

8 d. ago Glasgow city centre fire LIVE as smoke seen billowing near House of Gods hotel

Firefighters have been spotted outside the popular hotel in the city centre just before 7pm.

Society

8 d. ago Glasgow city centre fire LIVE as people evacuated from buildings

Firefighters have been spotted outside the popular hotel in the city centre just before 7pm.

Events

8 d. ago The hidden history on London's streets: How 'ordinary' garden fences and bollards used as ashtrays are reminders of Britain's heroic past

From 'ugly' garden fences in Tower Hamlets to weather-worn bollards repurposed as ashtrays near Southwark Bridge, these objects bear little resemblance to their former selves.

Politics

9 d. ago SWPL: The 30 best players in the Scottish Women's Premier League 2025

Introducing our annual list of the top 30 players in the Scottish Women's top tier for 2025

Sport

2 w. ago Premier League Darts 2026 tickets: Watch Luke Littler with packages to see 17 nights across Europe from £125pp

PREMIER League Darts is set to make a highly anticipated return in February. Next season's edition of darts' biggest roadshow will be played at 17 venues across 17 cities in seven countries. Eight of the sport's finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their...

Politics

2 w. ago Premier League Darts 2026 tickets: Watch Luke Littler with packages to 17 nights across Europe from £125pp

PREMIER League Darts is set to make a highly anticipated return in February. Next season's edition of darts' biggest roadshow will be played at 17 venues across 17 cities in seven countries. Eight of the sport's finest throwers, including big-name players such as Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and Michael van Gerwen, will all have their...

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish city ranked among UK's top destinations for a cosy pint

The city is standing out as Scotland’s top spot for cosy pubs this winter, as interest in festive drinks and warming fires rises across the UK.

Politics

3 w. ago US politics live: most Americans blame Trump for high prices, poll shows

New poll shows 55% of Americans hold Trump administration accountable for cost of living rises – a day after Trump makes false claims on economyTrump rails on affordability ‘hoax’ and flings racist attacks in rally-style speechFact-checking Trump’s speechMy colleague, David Smith, notes that Trump’s speech on Tuesday was the latest instance of the president repeating a racist rant against congresswoman Ilhan Omar and countries he’s previously denigrated.“Ilhan Omar, whatever the hell her name is. With her little turban. I love her. She comes in, does nothing but bitch. She’s always complaining,” Trump said. “We ought to get her the hell out! She married her brother Therefore she’s here illegally.” Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Edinburgh police hunting man in raincoat who 'behaved indecently' at city centre pub

Enquiries are ongoing.

Events

3 w. ago £28m secured for landmark luxury hotel in Scottish city facing ‘exceptional level of demand’

“Inverness and the wider Highlands region continues to rank among the top destinations in the world to visit” – Tony Story, Kingsmills Hotel Group

Economics

3 w. ago World Cup 2026 Host Cities: 10 Scottish links to Boston and Massachusetts

Scotland will play their first two World Cup 2026 fixtures in Boston, USA - and the city has plenty of Scottish links.

Events

4 w. ago The liberal UK city raging over illegal migrants: How a row over flags and Christmas lights reveals simmering tensions in SNP

To the casual observer the row that broke out in this Scottish city over Christmas lights might be dismissed as trivial. But for residents it symbolised widespread discontent.

Events

4 w. ago Historic gardens in Scottish city named country's best building: What to know

The stunning site dates back all the way to 1879.

Politics