40 m. ago The history of Scotland's fire festival Beltane as Scots celebrate start of summer

May 1 marks an ancient Gaelic festival that celebrates the start of summer with rituals and bonfires.

Culture

43 m. ago Hamilton Accies relegation fate decided as SFA deliver verdict on appeal against 15

Club issue response as SFA reveal appeal outcome

Politics

93 m. ago Family capture stunning footage of shark 100m from Scots beach

Alan Nash and his family discovered the basking shark off the shores of Longniddry Beach, in East Lothian.

Society

2 h. ago Hamish Watson on ‘Uncle Gilco’, memories of 2015 and his Scotland future

Flanker extends his stay at Edinburgh into a 15th season

Politics

3 h. ago Greene writes to Tory voters urging them to back Lib Dems following defection

But the Scottish Tories suggested the move could in fact boost support for them.

Politics

3 h. ago Heartbreaking reason Scott Disick is done with love as insiders reveal why ex Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker still 'stings'

An insider has told DailyMail.com that Scott's done with love because he finds it hard to trust the intentions of potential suitors - and still struggles with Kourtney's marriage to Travis.

Politics

3 h. ago Scots charity chief 'inspired' by Pope Francis's dedication to children in poverty

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow met the late pontiff just weeks before he died and said the religious leader was an inspiration.

Politics

3 h. ago Businessman found in contempt of court after posting pictures of witnesses online

Garry Pettigrew posted images of key witnesses on social media.

Events

3 h. ago Prince William shares unseen snaps from secret visit as he releases surprise message

Prince William made an under-the-radar visit in Scotland earlier this year - and today he shared a snap of one of those he met at the adult day centre as they celebrated their 100th birthday

Politics

3 h. ago Children's word of the year is a reminder that humans were born to be kind

Being kind has a physical effect on the brain that makes us feel good, demonstrating our natural instincts are to look after one another

Politics

3 h. ago How a small drop in vaccinations could see measles becoming endemic again – new study

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known, and it is far from harmless, hospitalising one in five infected children and killing up to three in every 1,000 children who catch it

Politics

4 h. ago SNP warned of 'catastrophic consequences' for Scottish economy if Rosebank oil plans shelved

Concerns have been raised about the financial impact of two key North Sea oil and gas developments not proceeding.

Events

4 h. ago Scottish government should 'hang its head in shame' after Rod Stewart was forced to step in to pay for autism diagnosis of boy stuck in waiting list limbo for three years

The musician stepped to help youngster Iain Gregori, who is nonverbal and has waited three years for a diagnosis.

Politics

4 h. ago Cockerel owner hit with fine after neighbours complain about noisy bird

Brutus the cockerel reportedly started crowing as early as 5am

Events

4 h. ago SNP open up 14 point lead on Scottish Labour in latest Holyrood election poll

The Survation poll was on behalf of Edinburgh-based research agency Diffley Partnership.

Politics

4 h. ago Clydebank FC fan given year to live defies the odds to see team win league for first time in 20 years

Stephen Maxwell received the devastating news in 2023 just months after being diagnosed with the skin cancer melanoma.

Sport

5 h. ago Hydrogen ‘critical’ as Scotland strives towards net zero, Martin says

The acting Energy and Net Zero Secretary has announced £3.4 million of funding for 11 projects to help develop hydrogen technology.

Events

5 h. ago Perth Theatre Restless Natives cast in 'hold up' charity stunt

£2500 randsome to Keep Scotland Beautiful charity to free 'captives'

Politics

5 h. ago Mindroom secures over £96,000 Young Start Award to support neurodivergent young people across Scotland

Funding will support new Youth-Led Change for Neurodivergent Rights project and participation programme, aimed at neurodivergent young people aged 8-24

Economics

5 h. ago Annual leave dates to book off this May to make the most of UK weather

Scots should book these dates off work to maximise their annual leave in 2025 - surely you won't regret it

Politics