8 h. ago Woman gets reply from 700 miles away after sending bottle message 30 years ago

Alaina Beresford, from Scotland was just 12 when she wrote a message in a bottle - now, 31 years on, she's had a reply from a woman in Germany who found it washed up on a beach in Norway

Politics

11 h. ago 'I got the surprise of my life after throwing an empty bottle into the sea 30 years ago'

When Alaina Beresford was 12, she committed her message to the sea in an empty bottle of Moray Cup fizzy pop and now decades later she has received the surprise of her life

Politics

30 h. ago Scots woman received response to message in a bottle 30 years after releasing

"The postcard was a wonderful, a montage of photos showing my message in a bottle, the boat she's on, the Nemo, and the area she's working in."

Politics

35 h. ago Labour MPs call for abortion to be decriminalised in Scotland after vote at Westminster

EXCLUSIVE: Lillian Jones and Joani Reid have urged the Scottish Government to make sure no woman is prosecuted for having an abortion.

Politics

48 h. ago Scotland Yard arrest man in connection with 'attempted rape of woman at north London cinema'

The suspect was arrested in Primrose Hill following a media appeal on Monday and remains in custody

Events

3 d. ago Woman dies after falling at beauty spot in Scottish Highlands

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene of the falls.

Events

4 d. ago Rescue launched as woman slips on rocks at Scots beauty spot

Pictures taken from Cramond Beach show a huge emergency response, with coastguard and RNLI at the scene on June 15. A woman slipped on rocks and suffered a head injury.

Events

4 d. ago Young woman dies after falling into water at Scots beauty spot

The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

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4 d. ago Tragedy as woman in Edinburgh found dead at home after 'concern for person' call

A 63-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency services arrived after reports of concern for a person.

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4 d. ago Woman wins £8k compensation payout over 'holiday row' with Scots charity

A judge ruled Lydia Magloire should be paid nearly £8,000 as compensation for "financial loss and injury to feelings" from Edinburgh charity Earth in Common.

Economics

5 d. ago Paul Pogba receives Man United response after transfer reports as true feelings clear

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could be set to join AS Monaco this summer.

Politics

5 d. ago JOANNA VANDERHAM on playing Diana Mosley, 'the most hated woman in England' in the hotly anticipated TV drama about the colourful lives of the Mitford sisters

She plays 'the most hated woman in England' in a hotly anticipated TV drama, but Scottish actress JOANNA VANDERHAM, 34, could hardly be more different.

Events

5 d. ago Man and woman found dead in tent beside Scottish loch after suspected gas poisoning

Police said the deaths are from suspected exposure to carbon monoxide.

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6 d. ago Ruth Jones is up for playing the lead character in her fourth novel on screen

The 58-year-old actress released By Your Side in May, which tells the story of a divorced, plus-sized Scottish woman called Linda

Politics

6 d. ago Woman's body pulled from river as Police Scotland open investigation

The body was recovered from the water in Angus, north of Blairgowrie.

Events

7 d. ago Body of woman pulled from Scots river as police probe unexplained death

The find was made at Kilry, near Blairgowrie.

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8 d. ago Incredible legacy left by Scots woman diagnosed with MS as loved ones dedicate 40 years to charity

Mary Donald's sister and husband have given more than 40 years to others through volunteering.

Politics

8 d. ago Moray crash: Two woman dead after crash on Scottish road as Police Scotland investigate

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two women who died.”

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8 d. ago Woman accused of murdering baby forced out home by baying mob

A protest has been held for Nicole Blain, who is accused of murdering her baby daughter Thea.

Events

8 d. ago Urgent search for missing woman last seen in Edinburgh as fears grow for safety

Loved ones are desperate for answers after Toni McNelis vanished in the early hours of Thursday in Edinburgh. Police are urging the public to help trace her.

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