41 m. ago Luxury ‘celebrity retreat’ on banks of famous Scottish Loch Lomond for sale at £8 million

“This is one of the most remarkable lifestyle investment opportunities in Scotland” – John Rae, Knight Frank

Economics

48 m. ago Emmerdale fans 'point out' simple detail that would prove Robert Sugden's innocence

Emmerdale viewers have been asking the same question as the aftermath of John Sugden and Aaron Dingle's cliff plunge starts to unfold

Politics

51 m. ago Gardening expert recommends one job with plants in September to save money

A gardening expert shared a tip that all gardeners should think about this month, calling it one of the smartest choices they can make. He claims it can help to save money

Economics

57 m. ago West Lothian 'life saver' mental health fund can now cover two

Third Sector organisers hope the extension will enable the funding reach more people through different grass roots projects.

Politics

61 m. ago Plant lovers in Livingston later this month for Scotland’s Autumn gardening event

Organised by the Scottish Rock Garden Club, this free public event at the Howden Park Centre appeals to both the seasoned gardener and those with a general interest in plants.

Politics

65 m. ago Scottish region known for whisky and dolphin spotting named among UK's top fell running spots

The Scottish region has been named the UK’s ninth best fell running destination by Blacks.

Politics

72 m. ago The 'cosy' Scottish Highlands bed and breakfast you can book for half price this autumn

"Lovely hotel with a great breakfast."

Politics

73 m. ago Devastated mum to walk Edinburgh Kiltwalk in memory of son after brain tumour battle

Ashley McKenzie’s six-year-old son Jaxon died just eight months after being diagnosed with a rare brain stem tumour.

Events

90 m. ago Scotland at the Mercury Music Prize: Here are all 18 Scottish acts to have been nominated since 1992

In 33 years it’s perhaps surprising how few Scots have been nominated for one of the biggest prizes in British music.

Politics

94 m. ago Striker could still play for League One club this season despite being in prison

Lucas Akins is currently serving a prison sentence after pleading guilty to causing the death of a cyclist by careless or inconsiderate driving, but he could soon return to the Mansfield side

Events

1 hour ago Millions of savers urged to check accounts as fixed deals set to expire

More than £116 billion in fixed-rate savings accounts will mature by the end of this year, putting millions of savers at risk of seeing their interest earnings almost halved

Economics

2 h. ago Scots Asda worker dies after falling ill during shift as tributes paid to 'generous young man'

Bryan Kelly has been described as a "wonderful, kind, funny and generous young man taken far too soon".

Events

2 h. ago Mother to join Kiltwalk to raise funds for charity she set up in son’s memory

Six-year-old Jaxon McKenzie, from West Lothian, died last December just eight months after being diagnosed with a brain stem tumour.

Politics

2 h. ago UK town known for infamous 'Chernobyl estate' named ugliest in Scotland

The Carbuncle Awards, which bestow the 'Plook on the Plinth' prize to the ugliest town in the country, have returned for 2025 after a decade-long hiatus and this Scottish town has taken it

Politics

2 h. ago Jared Harris: ‘Dad knocked out an Irishman then brought him round by throwing Guinness in his face’

Ahead of his new film Brave the Dark, the star of Mad Men and The Terror (and the son of Richard Harris) answers your questions about his favourite pub, feeling seasick in Hamlet and playing John LennonYou seem to have a predilection to play real-life characters who die prematurely. Who would you like to play who lives to old age? NeilHVWell, I don’t know if that’s true. Captain Crozier [from The Terror] didn’t die, and Lane Pryce [from Mad Men] wasn’t real. I would love to play [the 19th-century US president] Ulysses S Grant. His history has largely been written by southern US historians and so his achievements have largely been denigrated. But his campaigns are taught in all the military academies around the world. Despite a pretty disastrous presidency, he still managed to [sign a] Civil Rights Act – and he destroyed the Ku Klux Klan.When the civil war broke out he sold firewood by the side of the road to try to put food on the table for his family. Eight years later, he was pres...

Politics

2 h. ago Everyone with houseplant told to make 1 key change before October

As the colder months approach, houseplant enthusiasts are being advised to take extra care of their plants-especially snake plants-by moving them to more suitable locations before temperatures drop

Politics

2 h. ago Vote in our Independent Money poll: Would you rather save or invest a lump sum of cash?

Each week, we invite readers to share their views on the financial stories making headlines – and impacting your bank balance

Economics

2 h. ago Scottish island seeking couple to relocate for work with accommodation included

"This is a rare opportunity to live and work in a beautiful, secluded environment."

Politics

2 h. ago New project to unearth long lost 1,500 year old Scottish Kingdom

A new project will explore a burial ground dating back to AD500 to uncover more about the powerful Strathclyde kingdom

Politics

3 h. ago The next Japanese knotweed? Expert sounds alarm over FOUR invasive weeds taking root across the UK

Experts now warn that Japanese knotweed is not the only invasive plant gardeners need to be worried about.

Events