34 h. ago Historic Scottish city music venue named 'most haunted' in the UK

"Its haunting ambience makes it the perfect destination for music fans."

Culture

37 h. ago Scottish walking trail is one of UK's 10 most haunted rambles

Britain boasts countless atmospheric walks with spine-chilling histories — and Scotland's very own has found itself on a list of the most haunted.

Politics

4 d. ago Scotland’s Town of the Year with historic churches, Alien gargoyles and an iconic pattern

The town has grown with new homes, businesses, a modern school, and a renovated museum, and was once shortlisted for UK City of Culture.

Politics

5 d. ago Suspended chief executive of Historic Environment Scotland back at work

A new interim Chief Executive Officer has also now been appointed to steady the ship at the troubled quango.

Economics

7 d. ago One dead after rare tornado topples construction cranes near Paris

The tornado killed one construction worker on a building site, injured 10 others and left four in critical conditionA tornado tore through districts north of Paris on Monday, toppling three construction cranes that killed one person and left four others with critical injuries, authorities said.The town of Ermont, about 20km (13 miles) north-east of Paris was worst hit by the sudden twister that caused damage across about 10 districts. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago The historic East Ayrshire mining village once named Scotland's 'most dismal'

It was previously criticised for its "derelict properties".

Politics

8 d. ago It’s still killing people, and the government has yet to act: Britain’s hidden asbestos epidemic | Tom White

Asbestos was banned in 1999, but as materials left in our buildings deteriorate, thousands of lives are being lost every yearHelen Bone was diagnosed with an asbestos-related cancer in 2021. She was 38. The type of cancer, mesothelioma, is incurable; the best prognosis is a few years, though most people don’t get that long. “You always think of asbestos as a disease from decades ago – affecting men who worked in heavy industry – so to be diagnosed in my 30s is shocking,” she told the Northern Echo in 2022. “I want to see my children grow up but now I have to come to terms with the thought that this might not happen.” Sadly, Bone passed away in November last year, just three years after her diagnosis.For most people, the word “asbestos” will evoke previous eras: dusty Victorian and Edwardian factories; the shipyards of the interwar period; postwar building sites. Yet asbestos was not banned in the UK until 1999. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it still kills aroun...

Events

1 week ago What on earth is going on at 'out of control' Historic Environment Scotland?

It’s essential for the public to have confidence in the government funded organisations we pay for

Politics

1 week ago Multiple dead and mass casualties after building explodes with 'hospitals in emergency mode'

A residential building in Calea Rahovei, Bucharest, Romania was left a wreck after an explosion saw 17 injured and several dead, with hospitals now in 'emergency mode'

Events

1 week ago Multiple dead and mass casualties after explosion with 'hospitals in emergency mode'

A residential building in Calea Rahovei, Bucharest, Romania was left a wreck after an explosion saw 17 injured and several dead, with hospitals now in 'emergency mode'

Events

1 week ago Scottish castle with history linked to Shakespeare's Macbeth is one of the UK's spookiest spots

The Castle is said to be haunted by at least nine spirits roaming its corridors.

Politics

1 week ago We should be worried about divisions in society, says Kirk’s next moderator

Reverend Gordon Kennedy will succeed the Right Reverend Rosie Frew as moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland next year.

Politics

1 week 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.

Politics

1 week ago Row as union warns Historic Environment Scotland staff not to criticise quango in the media

Staff have expressed fury as Prospect union warns them not to criticise the crisis-hit quango in the media

Events

1 week ago 'Common ground' found at Scotland's first annual wildfire summit

The summit was held in response to catastrophic damage caused by wildfires this summer that are said to be the worst in Scotland’s history.

Politics

2 w. ago Four Scottish castles celebrate spooky season with fun Halloween Shenanigans

Scotland is celebrating Halloween in true spooky style this year, with Historic Environment Scotland bringing the nation’s ghostly past to life through special Halloween events at four famous castles.

Politics

2 w. ago 'Chaos at the top': Suspended heritage CEO breaks silence as staff slam culture of quango

Suspended Historic Environment Scotland CEO Katerina Brown has broken her silence as staff say the quango is ‘chaos at the top’

Economics

2 w. ago "I would swap...": Scotland cult hero makes emotional World Cup address after hitting cap milestone

John McGinn is now the third most capped outfield player in Scotland’s history.

Events

2 w. ago Heritage boss sanctioned for 'upsetting Rod Stewart's wife and twerking in front of Martin Compston'

The investigation was sparked at Historic Environment Scotland (HES) after the Line of Duty star was "made uncomfortable" by the woman's behaviour.

Events

2 w. ago Historic city attraction is Scotland's 'scariest' place to visit this Halloween

"A nice way to learn about the past, and a little creepy."

Politics