29 h. ago Girlguiding North Lanarkshire representatives among 250 volunteers at national leadership conference

Lead 2025 is dedicated to supporting and celebrating leaders within Girlguiding Scotland, the country’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women.

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39 h. ago 'Scotland is the best country in the world' Summerwater star praises incredible locations

Dougray Scott is starring in Channel 4's new Scottish drama Summerwater

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57 h. ago Scotland weather maps turn purple as the country braces for four day snowfall

Several areas of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow as the weather map turns purple for four days...

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3 d. ago Guardiola thanks Doku and Manchester City for ‘present’ of Liverpool victory

Guardiola brings up 1,000 games as a managerArne Slot unhappy with Van Dijk’s disallowed goalPep Guardiola praised Jérémy Doku and thanked Manchester City for giving him the “incredible present” of a 3-0 victory against Liverpool, in his 1,000th match as a manager.First-half goals from Erling Haaland and Nico González and an outstanding 20-yard individual Doku effort after the break took City to within four points of the Premier League leaders Arsenal. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago The Guardian view on Scottish land reform: vast estates remain feudal in scale | Editorial

Half of the country’s privately owned countryside is held by just 421 owners. New legislation suggests democrats still fear powerful interestsNo other European country has such a narrow base of proprietorship as Scotland. Half of all privately owned rural land is held by 421 people or entities. The roots of such disparities lie in the past. The 18th- and 19th-century Highland clearances emptied the glens and readied them for private takeover. On the continent, and eventually in England, the great estates were broken up by inheritance and land taxes. By comparison, Scotland is still feudal in scale.The passing of a land reform bill, its supporters say, will change that. But doubts remain. Its proponents say the legislation could allow the Scottish government to intervene in private land sales and require large estates to be broken up. At its heart is the so-called transfer test. This would see Scottish ministers notified before any land sale over 1,000 hectares. However, they lack an...

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5 d. ago Exact date snowfall to start in Scotland with most of country blanketed in days

Winter is most certainly on the horizon as weather maps predicting up to 51cm of snow next week.

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8 d. ago Cambridgeshire stabbing attack: ‘heroic’ train worker praised for saving passengers’ lives

LNER employee Samir Zitouni, who was hospitalised after Saturday’s incident, hailed by police and transport secretary for ‘bravery beyond measure’A “heroic” member of staff who was seriously injured after the mass stabbing onboard a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday has been praised for his “incredibly brave” actions to protect passengers.Samir Zitouni, 48, who has worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, remains in hospital following the attacks. Continue reading...

Economics

1 week ago Pep Guardiola hits out at referee and says ‘without Haaland it would be tough’

Guardiola: Bournemouth goal was ‘due to the official’Man City manager hails ‘incredibly coachable’ strikerPep Guardiola praised Erling Haaland after the striker’s two first-half goals inspired Manchester City to a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth and took them second in the table, though the manager also criticised officiating at the Etihad Stadium during his nine years in charge.Haaland’s 12th and 13th league goals of the season came on 17 and 33 minutes, Nico O’Reilly’s third for City coming on the hour. Tyler Adams equalised in the 25th minute for the visitors but it was a controversial goal as David Brooks placed a hand on Gianluigi Donnarumma at Alex Scott’s corner, removing it from the goalkeeper at the last moment. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Scotland's first ever private woodland burial ground, on Ayrshire country estate, could be expanded

More than 250 bodies have been laid to rest at the site.

Politics

2 w. ago Dingwall backed to plot course through the midfield maze for England

Steve Borthwick has opted for the Northampton centre, his ‘glue’ player, over an array of talented England backsEven Steve Borthwick admits that picking his team to face Australia on Saturday was tricky. And even after he had made his mind up, there was a training ground snapshot which underlined the slim margins involved. “There was a piece of play where the skill showed by the team not starting was absolutely incredible,” said Borthwick. “I couldn’t praise them highly enough for the way they tested the team that is starting.”Which neatly sums up England’s intensifying backline debate. Ollie Lawrence, Marcus Smith, Henry Arundell, Henry Slade, Cadan Murley and Max Ojomoh are all fit and can’t even make the matchday 23. Not to mention the up-and-coming Noah Caluori. Nor Owen Farrell. Let alone the injured Elliot Daly, George Furbank, Seb Atkinson, Ollie Sleightholme and Will Muir. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Daily Record is 130 years old today and still proud to serve Scotland

Record View says it is worth recalling how ­Scotland’s Champion has proudly told the country’s story for more than a century.

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3 w. ago BBC Scotland's Home of the Year looking for applicants for hit show's Christmas edition

BBC Scotland is searching for the most festive homes in the country.

Events

3 w. ago Argyll country house with loch views that would make 'ideal family home' for sale

It features idyllic grounds and is just a short walk from the water's edge.

Society

3 w. ago Escape to the Country buyer details health diagnosis that halted move to Scotland

On Monday’s instalment of Escape to the Country, Jules Hudson was on hand to help one couple find their dream home in Cumbria.

Science

3 w. ago Cristiano Ronaldo 'didn't want to be exposed' as he refused to join Man United team

Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 40 and Ben Foster has heaped praise on the Manchester United legend's incredible dedication to his craft

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3 w. ago Scotland rocket higher than any country on earth to land mega World Cup qualifying boost

Steve Clarke's side were criticised for their performances in the qualifier but results count for plenty

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