5 h. ago Extremely rare bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

An extremely rare water bird has been spotted in a part of Scotland for the first time.

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12 h. ago Super rare bird from sunnier climes spotted in Scottish region for first time

Usually rare in the UK, the bird has appeared across Scotland in record numbers this year, according to RSPB Scotland.

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12 h. ago BBC The Ridge start time, cast in full, and episodes as Scotland

When does The Ridge start? Details on new BBC drama starring Outlander's Lauren Lyle

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13 h. ago Rare migratory bird spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The RSPB has recorded a surge in sightings of the species across Scotland

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13 h. ago Scottish wildlife: 'Rare' glossy ibis bird spotted on Scottish nature reserve first time in its history

Glossy ibis have been appearing in “never-before-seen numbers”.

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14 h. ago Rare glossy ibis visitor spotted in part of Scotland for first time

The glossy ibis is normally found in hotter countries.

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30 h. ago Scotland warned of ‘potential storm’ that could ‘pack punch’ as Met Office pinpoint worst day amid ‘colder’ forecast

SCOTLAND could be hit by a horrific storm just in time for Halloween. A low-pressure system could see wind speeds increase and temperatures plunge. Southernly winds are currently barrelling towards Ireland and could make landfall later this week. Irish weather forecasters warned the potential storm could "pack a punch". Weather Alerts Ireland said: “There is...

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4 d. ago Experience Da Vinci and Michelangelo in Scotland for the first time and try drawing them yourself

Visitors can try drawing themselves using free materials and take inspiration from the historic works on display.

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4 d. ago Da Vinci and Michelangelo drawings go on display in Scotland for first time

More than 80 drawings by 57 different artists are in The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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5 d. ago Met Office maps show exact time weekend downpours to drench length of Scotland

This coming weekend is to be a washout, according to the forecaster.

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5 d. ago Historic Environment Scotland: New chairman addresses staff at troubled quango for first time

Sir Mark Jones is back from leave and has addressed staff at HES during a deeply troubled time at the organisation.

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7 d. ago Exact time clocks will go back in Scotland and what GMT actually means

There's less than two weeks to go before the clocks go back.

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8 d. ago John McGinn reveals why ‘angry’ Steve Clarke went ‘wild’ despite historic night

Clarke took charge of Scotland for a record-breaking 72nd time but went ‘wild’ at his players during a nervy 2-1 win over Belarus

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1 week ago The vibrant Glasgow neighbourhood crowned Scotland's 'coolest place to live' in 2025 by Time Out

It was the only Scottish place to make Time Out’s rankings of the seven coolest neighbourhoods in the UK.

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1 week ago Trust level in Scottish Government revealed as NHS satisfaction plummets to record low

Public satisfaction with the NHS in Scotland has also fallen to an all-time low

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1 week ago Exhibition celebrating 70 years of Barbie heads to Scotland for the first time

The exhibition will feature over 250 objects, marking seven decades of the World's most famous doll.

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2 w. ago Former rugby league star Lee Radford appointed Scotland defence coach

Radford will combine his new position with his role as Northampton defence coach until the end of this season before going full-time with Scotland.

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3 w. ago What berries are dangerous for dogs? These 5 berries are toxic to pups

Autumn is a glorious time to go for a dog walk in Scotland - but there are hidden dangers amidst the leaves.

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3 w. ago MSPs to vote on cutting 'unpayable' council tax debt to end 'cycles of poverty'

The Scottish Greens want the time limit for council tax arrears in Scotland to be brought in line with England.

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3 w. ago Beautiful rare bird thought to be extinct is spotted again after 100 years

The night parrot is a small green-and-yellow-coloured species, officially known as pezoporus occidentalis, that has not been seen in its native home of Australia for over 100 years

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