3 d. ago Blackness pupils mark historic school closure with time capsule to remember village primary

Staff and pupils buried the capsule to maintain the link between the school and village that goes back to 1857

Culture

3 d. ago Queen Mary of Denmark dons daring ensemble to visit the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen

Queen Mary of Denmark cut a stylish figure during a visit to the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen this morning. The Queen, 53, put her best fashion foot forward as she arrived at DR Concert Hall.

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4 d. ago Turkey and Greece earthquake latest: One dead and dozens injured as 5.8

Tourists in Rhodes, Greece describe hotels shaking and scenes of panic as quake strikes just across the border near the Turkish resort town of Marmaris

Events

4 d. ago Easy and tasty three ingredient shortbread recipe ready in just over half an hour

Shortbread is a beloved Scottish treat said to date back to Mary Queen of Scots, and a simple three-ingredient recipe now makes it easy to enjoy year-round

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4 d. ago Turkey and Greece earthquake latest: One dead and 70 injured as 5.8

Tourists in Rhodes, Greece describe hotels shaking and scenes of panic as quake strikes just across the border near the Turkish resort town of Marmaris

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4 d. ago This historic Scottish city is officially getting a direct train service to London

This historic Scottish city is officially getting a direct train service to London  Time Out

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4 d. ago Turkey and Greece earthquake latest: One dead and 69 injured as 5.8

Tourists in Rhodes, Greece describe hotels shaking and scenes of panic as quake strikes just across the border near the Turkish resort town of Marmaris

Events

4 d. ago Greece and Turkey earthquake latest: One dead and 69 injured as 5.8

Tourists in Rhodes, Greece describe hotels shaking and scenes of panic as quake strikes just across the border near the Turkish resort town of Marmaris

Events

5 d. ago Stunning Scottish park home to historic landmark that once stood in Glasgow

A historic bandstand that once stood in Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park has been restored to glory in a scenic South Lanarkshire park

Politics

7 d. ago Are there billions more people on earth than we thought? If so, it’s no bad thing | Jonathan Kennedy

A study suggests the global population has been undercounted – but we shouldn’t let the overpopulation alarmists win the argumentAccording to the UN, the world’s population stands at just over 8.2 billion. However, a recent study suggests the figure could be hundreds of millions or even billions higher. This news might sound terrifying, but it is important to remember that anxieties about overpopulation are rarely just about the numbers. They reflect power struggles over which lives matter, who is a burden or a threat and ultimately what the future should look like.The world’s population reached 1 billion just after the turn of the 19th century. The number of people on the planet then began to grow exponentially, doubling to 2 billion by about 1925 and again to 4 billion about 50 years later. On 15 November 2022, the UN announced the birth of the eight billionth human.Jonathan Kennedy teaches politics and global health at Queen Mary University of London, and is the author of Pathoge...

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7 d. ago Aberdeen medic with family history of cardiac issues aims to equip city with defibrillators

Lee Findlay's Aberdeen Defibrillator Project aims to provide defibrillators to public spaces around the city.

Science

1 week ago Scottish whisky distilleries turn to science amid historic dry spell

Following low water levels, new research is being carried out at Scotland's distilleries.

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1 week ago Chloe Pirrie: Everything you need to know about the Scottish star of Netflix's Dept. Q

Born and raised in Edinburgh, Dept. Q marks Chloe Pirrie’s first time working in her hometown.

Politics

1 week ago The deeper reason why Queen Mary is embracing a very specific rule from Kate Middleton's style playbook

Princess Kate and Queen Mary of Denmark are among the most fashionable modern royals. But a recent change in Kate's outfits may also be impacting Mary's style.

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1 week ago Historic Scottish marina that’s home to 300 boats goes up for sale

“Port Edgar has been a labour of love for us. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved.” – Russell Aitken, managing director

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1 week ago The new picture of Queen Mary and King Frederik on his birthday that speaks volumes about their marriage

King Frederik X of Denmark celebrated his 57th birthday yesterday on the balcony at Amalienborg Palace. But royal watchers' couldn't help but notice the way the King interacted with his wife, Queen Mary

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2 w. ago Graeme Shinnie announces his own amazing Scottish Cup history and names person who deserves Aberdeen success most

After his captain success with Inverness, he claims a little slice of history by skippering two teams to Cup glory

Politics

2 w. ago ‘Every day there is shelling’: Ukrainian border town torn between hope and despair

Mayor of Bilopillya, where nine people were killed in strike on bus, says Russia has shown it does not care about talksEven before the Russian strike on a shuttle bus travelling from his frontline town at the weekend, the mayor of Bilopillya, Yuri Zarko, was very sceptical that Vladimir Putin’s agreement to direct Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul would lead to peace.The strike, which killed nine people including five over 60, only confirmed his conviction that talks to end the war were going nowhere and Ukraine had a challenging time ahead. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago One Scottish city has the most 'historical charm' in the UK and another is close behind

SIXT ranked UK cities for historical charm by counting museums, landmarks, and heritage sites within two miles of each centre

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2 w. ago Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study

During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.

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