21 h. ago Town battles to save tiny museum and former ale house linked to Robert Burns

The unique building has stood for more than 360 years but soon it could be locked up for the very last time

Events

33 h. ago Suspect rushed to hospital & charged with hate crime after ‘disturbance’ in Scots town

A SUSPECT was rushed to hospital and then charged with a hate crime following an alleged disturbance. Police officers were summoned this afternoon to assist Scottish Ambulance Service colleagues on Paisley Road in Renfrew. The exact details of the alleged incident are unclear, however, the man required urgent medical assistance. Shortly after he was blue-lighted...

Events

36 h. ago Scott McTominay mural of stunning World Cup qualifier overhead kick appears in Scots town

The Napoli midfielder scored the opening goal in Scotland's stunning 4-2 victory against Denmark.

Politics

66 h. ago The small Highlands town home to 'Scotland's best attraction' perfect for winter visit

It is hosting a number of festive events in the coming weeks.

Politics

66 h. ago Man pleads guilty to police station petrol bomb attack in Scottish town

Taylor pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Events

3 d. ago The tiny Scottish 'book town' that was named best for Christmas visit

It is home to the oldest second-hand bookstore in Scotland.

Politics

4 d. ago Paisley crime: Man, 32, tried to murder police officer after chasing him with chainsaw

Liridon Kastrati was convicted at the High Court in Paisley

Events

5 d. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

Society

6 d. ago Nigel Farage heading to Scotland in days to visit town at centre of migrant hotel protests

NIGEL Farage is heading north next week for a rally in a Scottish town that has become a flashpoint for anti-immigrant protests. The Reform UK leader will gather supporters in Falkirk on December 6 for a campaign event to mark six months until the Holyrood election. Some polls have tipped Mr Farage’s party to come...

Events

7 d. ago Missing Merseyside man believed to have travelled 350 miles to Aberdeenshire as cops issue appeal

Kenneth Unsworth, 46, is believed to have travelled from a town close to Liverpool up to Scotland's North East

Events

7 d. ago Pensioner who died after being hit by BMW in Scots town is named

Andrew Dick, 93, from Kilmarnock, was involved in a collision with a car in the town centre on Wednesday.

Events

1 week ago The medieval Fife town hosting one of Scotland's most magical Christmas events

There will be festive lights, a market and even a Santa'a grotto.

Events

1 week ago Bo'ness crash: Man, 33, in 'critical condition' after crash as police appeal for dash

Police are appealing for information.

Events

1 week ago Baby in hospital after 'injury' at property in Scots town as police launch probe

Police say inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing.

Events

1 week ago Girl, 11, dies one day after being 'taken unwell' in coastal Scottish town: Mother pays tribute as police probe 'unexplained' death

Olivia Curley, 11, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Sunday after falling ill. She died the following day. The youngster became unwell at home before being raced to hospital.

Events

1 week ago Girl, 11, dies one day after 'taken unwell' in coastal Scottish town: Mother pays tribute as police probe 'unexplained' death

Olivia Curley, 11, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow on Sunday after falling ill. She died the following day. The youngster became unwell at home before being raced to hospital.

Events

1 week ago Popular Scottish cafe in charming rural town up for sale just months after closing

The business was a favourite amongst locals and tourists alike.

Politics

1 week ago Best of Scotland 2025: Discover the charming Scottish town named one of the most colourful places on the planet

The town became one of the most recognisable in Scotland following the hit children’s TV show Balamory - but it has lots to offer including world-class wildlife spotting.

Politics

1 week ago Scotland's best high streets named including 'elegant and charming' coastal town

The top main streets in the country have been crowned.

Politics

1 week ago The plan to return abandoned Scots fishing boat that became a tourist draw in Poland home

Plans to restore wooden vessel and return her to Scottish Borders town

Society