4 h. ago The best Scots words that are on the decline according to Scottish people

These favourite words from the Scots language include everything from 'moger' to 'skelf'.

Politics

54 h. ago Nicola Benedetti takes festival experience to patients with hospital performance

The violinist’s show was part of a partnership between the festival and NHS Lothian Charity: Tonic Arts.

Science

4 d. ago Scottish floating offshore wind farm project passes planning milestone

One of the world’s first commercial scale floating offshore wind projects remains on track to be built in Scottish waters after it passed a major planning milestone.

Politics

5 d. ago Swinney urged to increase powers for authorities in bid to tackle knife crime

The family of Kory McCrimmon spoke after the Parents Against Knives march in Glasgow.

Events

1 week ago SNP Government promises not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Highland area has 'fewer people than Lapland' as depopulation crisis deepens

It offers the most beautiful and sought after scenery in Scotland, but behind the picture postcard lies an area of the Highlands “locked in a spiral of social and economic decline”.

Events

1 week ago Fearless launches education resource to help Lanarkshire youngsters better understand and respond to sextortion

Co-produced with young people and supported by the Scottish Government and Police Scotland, the initiative achieved significant engagement across digital platforms.

Politics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council agrees on adding £600,000 to fund that helps people during cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

2 w. ago What Scottish People Mean: Here are 40 words with totally different meanings in Scotland

If you live in Scotland or have Scottish friends then you may know the alternative and often ‘colourful’ meanings behind these everyday English words.

Politics

3 w. ago Three people in hospital after two motorbike Highlands crash

The accident happened on Thursday

Events

3 w. ago Three people rushed to hospital after horror motorbike crash on Highland road

Emergency services raced to the A832, near Dundonnell, after the alarm was raised at around 11am on Thursday.

Events

3 w. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Professor Allan Langlands, Scottish oncologist who made a big impact in Australia

Professor Allan Ogilvie Langlands AM, cancer treatment pioneer. Born: 1 August, 1931 in Edinburgh. Died: 28 March 2025 in Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia, aged 93

Politics

3 w. ago Free meal for 500 people to celebrate National Fish and Chip Day in this Scottish city

Scotland’s National Fish and Chip Day comes on Friday with 500 free meals and Irn Bru being given out on in this city

Politics

3 w. ago Almost a third of people in Scotland avoid the gym because it bores them

‘Fun’ gyms that offer a sense of community could be the key to getting more Scottish people active, according to a new survey.

Politics

3 w. ago Lanarkshire residents urged to help shut down supplies of illegal vapes across region

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued a plea for people who use vaping products not to buy from illicit sellers.

Events

3 w. ago West Lothian residents urged to help shut down supplies of illegal vapes across region

The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued a plea for people who use vaping products not to buy from illicit sellers.

Events

3 w. ago Russia threatens UK with nuclear apocalypse after Keir Starmer's defence warning

Kremlin propagandists Vladdimir Solovyov threatened Brits with "painful" radiation deaths and urged Welsh and Scottish people to declare independence from London before it was too late

Events

3 w. ago Child aged 10 found with knife amid concerns of ‘youth violence epidemic’

In 2024, 91 young people were found to have a knife by Scottish police

Events

4 w. ago Reader's Letters: Surely wind farms would come under any definition of 'ecocide'

Would a Scottish ‘ecocide’ Bill target the right people, ask readers

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