48 h. ago Lau's Martin Green on Keli, his new National Theatre of Scotland show: 'I fell in love with brass bands'

Telling the story of a tenor horn player from a fictional Central Belt mining village who heads to London for a brass band competition, Keli has been a complicated balancing act for its creator Martin Green, who both wrote the script and composed the score. Interview by Mark Fisher

Culture

53 h. ago National Trust for Scotland lodges proposals for improved car parking at Culzean Castle

The charity group has lodged a planning application in an attempt to change the surface material on the estate’s events field overspill car park.

Politics

3 d. ago New push to highlight significant benefits of visitor economy to Scotland

An award-winning walking tour, a community-led tourism project, and a historic restaurant once frequented by Scotland's national bard are featuring in a new drive to highlight the significant contribution tourism and events makes to the lives of people across Scotland.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘You don’t expect your own children to do this’: Ray’s shocking tale of elder abuse and the son who stole $230,000

Experts call for redesign of financial services and improved Centrelink processes to protect older Australians from fraudGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastThe fraud began when Ray Baird, then 65, asked his son Peter for help dealing with the bank. In the years that followed, Peter gained access to his dad’s bank accounts, diverted Ray’s aged pension to his own bank account and ran up debts in his father’s name that led to two caveats being put on Ray’s home.By the time the fraud was uncovered and Ray, then 74, began to untangle the lies his son had spun, Peter had taken more than $230,000 from him, including seven years of pension totalling $152,423.33. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago New benefit for older people worth up to £441 each month does not include face

Pension Age Disability Payment will rollout nationwide across Scotland this week.

Economics

6 d. ago Full list of Scottish Councils that will observe a holiday on Easter Monday in 2025

Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday in Scotland, but some councils do observe it.

Politics

6 d. ago Pixar fans scramble to create ‘The Increggibles’ and ‘Eggside Out 2’ for Easter

Parents across the country have been taking to TikTok to post the egg-centred creations their children have made in the lead up to Easter.

Politics

6 d. ago Holly Aitchison sparkles in latest England rout as fly half decision looms

England 59-7 Scotland: Fly half Aitchison unlocked England’s attacking game in another thrashing of overmatched opposition

Politics

6 d. ago Red Roses rout Scotland to set up Six Nations grand slam decider

It will all come down to the final day of the Six Nations

Politics

6 d. ago Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England 59-7 ScotlandTwickenham finale will decide destination of titleEngland felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament.England were heavy favourites heading into the match as Scotland have never beaten the Red Roses in the tournament, with their last win across all competitions against their rivals coming in 1999. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Pray that this outlandish new social policy will fail to take flight | Phillip Inman

Analysts trace a link between financial security and a troubling, increasingly devil-may-care, attitude to political risk Steve Coogan wants ­people to see his new film, The Penguin Lessons, and think about how they might be living in a wealthy cocoon, disengaged from the world.The film’s central character – a Briton teaching expat children in Argentina – rescues a penguin and tries to help local people persecuted by the rightwing government. Re-enacting a true story, Coogan is showing how it’s possible to be involved in local communities even when the protagonist is an outsider. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago It’s not poverty that’s breeding the new populism. It’s wealth | Phillip Inman

Analysts trace a link between financial security and a troubling, increasingly devil-may-care, attitude to political risk Steve Coogan wants ­people to see his new film, The Penguin Lessons, and think about how they might be living in a wealthy cocoon, disengaged from the world.The film’s central character – a Briton teaching expat children in Argentina – rescues a penguin and tries to help local people persecuted by the rightwing government. Re-enacting a true story, Coogan is showing how it’s possible to be involved in local communities even when the protagonist is an outsider. Continue reading...

Politics

8 d. ago Is Easter Monday a bank holiday in Scotland? Here are all the Scottish councils which recognise the holiday

In Scotland, Easter Monday isn’t a nationwide bank holiday – though some local authorities do observe the holiday.

Politics

8 d. ago Brian Leishman urges Labour MPs and MSPs to 'stand up for Scotland' on Grangemouth nationalisation

EXCLUSIVE: The Alloa and Grangemouth MP urged Labour politicians to "put country before party" and "call for Grangemouth to receive the same government intervention as Scunthorpe."

Politics

9 d. ago Battle of Culloden to be investigated in new National Trust for Scotland podcast

The special will be hosted by Jackie Bird.

Events

9 d. ago Top National Trust For Scotland Attractions 2025: Here are 11 amazing places to visit during the school holidays

From wildlife and fascinating history, to beautiful walks and some of Scotland’s best cafes, National Trust for Scotland properties have the lot.

Politics

9 d. ago Marlie Packer recalled as centre Jade Shekells makes first start for Red Roses

Former skipper Packer is reinstalled at openside flanker in another heavily

Politics

1 week ago Big Lunch is great chance to share and inspire, says National Chef of Scotland

Former MasterChef: The Professionals champion Gary Maclean wants people to get involved in the campaign.

Politics

1 week ago 30,000 trees to be planted on one of Scotland's best known mountains in heart of national park

Those behind the project said it’s the first of its kind and scale ever undertaken on the mountain and one of the highest woodland initiatives in Scotland.

Politics

1 week ago 'Gutted' Wales star opens on Six Nations incident that sparked so much fury

The controversy arose during the Scotland v Wales Six Nations match at Murrayfield

Politics