7 h. ago French bulldog from Manchester found 200 miles from home 5 months after alleged theft

The tiny dog was found thanks to a drone search of a town on Scotland's coast

Politics

10 h. ago Stolen designer dog found 200 miles from home in Scotland during drone search

Tilly, a french bulldog, is on her way back home to Manchester after being found 200 miles away in Ayr.

Events

28 h. ago Russian shadow fleet oil tanker drops anchor three miles off coast of Scotland days after it was seized in US commando

The Marinera was spotted off Burghead near Lossiemouth on the Moray coast.

Events

3 d. ago My favourite family photo: ‘This is a happy picture – and also saturated in grief’

The snapshot was taken just months after I lost my mum, and not everyone in it is still with us. But it is an image of survival, capturing the aftermath of grief and the beforemath of future lossesI remember the moment this photo was taken: five years ago, on my partner Claire’s birthday, in a National Trust for Scotland garden six miles east of Edinburgh. We were standing on a wooden deck, an ideal spot for pond-dipping with the kids and a lesser-known viewing platform for trainspotters. This is where my autistic son, then six, loved (and still loves) to jump in tandem with the ScotRail trains toggling back and forth in the middle distance. We had just eaten a small, hasty birthday picnic of pastries and Nosecco. We wandered down through the walled garden to the wild meadow encircling a pond. We ended up where we always end up. On our deck.Somehow I knew it was a moment worth freezing in time. I gave our dear friend Dawn – whose husband had recently died and who was slowly, informa...

Culture

6 d. ago 'He gives us...': Scotland starlet reaches Serie A milestone as international teammate agrees deal

The Scotland international has been told to expect more regular game time after starring in the 2-1 victory.

Economics

6 d. ago 'He gives us...': Scotland starlet reaches Serie A milestone as international teammate man signs deal

The Scotland international has been told to expect more regular game time after starring in the 2-1 victory.

Economics

8 d. ago Fundraising hero to run 400 miles from Lanarkshire to London for Scotland’s children

He will raise money for Children First, Scotland’s national children’s charity.

Politics

1 week ago Funeral arranged for Merseyside man found dead 350 miles from home in Scotland

Kenny Unsworth was found dead last November in unexplained circumstances in an area off the A90 between Brechin and Laurencekirk.

Events

1 week ago UK’s brightest dog Harvey the Border Collie can recognise more than 200 words after being taught by owner

BRITAIN’S brightest dog has just been given his 221st toy — and can fetch each one by name. Border Collie Harvey started by learning one called Little Lamb and has now moved on to Larry the Leek. And he has proven himself so clever that he has featured in studies on “genius dogs” at universities...

Politics

2 w. ago Plans to open major Scots tourist trail on iconic NC500 route

A BRAND-new coastal trail on the iconic North Coast 500 route could be set to open next year. Gairloch is located on the shores of Wester Ross, which is a popular stop along the iconic tourist route. The 516-mile route is commonly known as Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66 and is now one of...

Politics

3 w. ago Historic Scottish cat and dog charity names new boss as it appeals for £200,000

“The work of the team is truly life-changing in supporting and caring for dogs and cats in need of loving homes” – Amelia Morgan

Economics

4 w. ago Member of 'premium' gym furious after designer items worth thousands are stolen from lockers

A member of a 'premium' Manchester gym has told of his frustration after £6k worth of belongings were stolen

Politics

4 w. ago Man drives 246 miles for 'Scotland's most viral breakfast' but says Irish staple beats it

A notoriously honest food reviewer journeyed to East Kilbride to visit what he claimed was 'Scotland's most viral breakfast' before comparing it to an Irish breakfast roll

Politics

4 w. ago ‘Milestone’ deal will see 300 homes built for workers upgrading Scotland’s power grid

“It’s more than just bricks and mortar - it’s about creating long-lasting value for communities, providing much-needed homes, and supporting the workforce delivering vital grid upgrades.”

Economics