61 m. ago Zelenskyy says he wants to see an agreement on security guarantees before meeting Vladimir Putin – Ukraine war live

Amid US offering minimal security a group of allies led by Britain and France are putting together a military coalitionWe have just heard from the European Commission, confirming that the EU and the US have now agreed on the much-awaited “joint statement” advancing the political commitments on trade agreed by Ursula von der Leyen and Donald Trump in Scotland last month.The commission’s press release says the statement “lays out in detail the new US tariff regime towards the EU, with a clear maximum, all-inclusive, tariff rate of 15% for the vast majority of EU exports, including strategic sectors such as cars, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and lumber.” Continue reading...

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80 m. ago Iconic distillery celebrates 200 years with auction of 'unique and smoky' Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Matured for nearly 50 years, the whisky combines rich fruit, chocolate, and smoke, with hints of spice, cinder toffee, and sea breeze

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85 m. ago Closure of 'beloved' branch of major UK discount retailer confirmed as locals 'heartbroken'

The popular bargain retailer will be closing its Musselburgh store in East Lothian, Scotland, within the next few months - with bosses confirming it will close its doors on January 9, 2026

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2 h. ago Scotland's 'most beautiful drives' crowned but NC500 doesn't take top spot

The country's five most scenic driving routes have been named.

Politics

2 h. ago US woman disguised in niqab whose gun jammed during failed assassination attempt in Birmingham jailed

Jurors at Birmingham Crown Court found the 45-year-old graduate guilty of conspiracy to murder

Events

2 h. ago Sam Heughan in Edinburgh: Outlander Jamie Fraser star Sam Heughan poses for photos at Edinburgh Tattoo

Heughan is in the city for the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Culture

2 h. ago The Scottish town that is the setting for a new Dungeons and Dragons adventure

Fantasy role-players have turned the town into the location for a storm-themed campaign to celebrate its 250th anniversary.

Politics

2 h. ago US woman who wore niqab disguise before failed murder plot jailed for 30 years

Aimee Betro flew to the UK to carry out the plot in Birmingham, which failed when the gun jammed, allowing the victim to escape.

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2 h. ago 'I'm an Aussie who moved to Scotland – there are three reasons I'd never go back'

Gabby Secomb Flegg has shared the three reasons why she's never moving back to Australia after relocating to Edinburgh in Scotland – and many can relate to her

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2 h. ago US woman jailed for 30 years for attempted murder of Birmingham man

Aimee Betro, 45, was found guilty of conspiracy to murder earlier this month after a two-week trialAn American “hitwoman” who attempted to murder a Birmingham business owner before going on the run in Armenia has been jailed for 30 years at Birmingham crown court.Earlier this month, Aimee Betro, 45, from Wisconsin was found guilty of conspiracy to murder, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and an offence relating to the importation of ammunition into the UK, after a two-week trial. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Hunter Foundation offers schools prize pot worth £40,000 via new 'If I Ruled Scotland' competition

The Hunter Foundation (THF) is calling on school pupils to drive new ideas for Scotland’s future by asking them what they’d do if they ruled the country.

Economics

2 h. ago Horrific moment man 'hunted down' police with crossbow after stabbing neighbour

Jason King was jailed for nine years with a further three years on extended licence for shooting an officer with a crossbow and stabbing a neighbour

Events

2 h. ago Scotland has 7 days left to enjoy hot weather as Met Office gives 600

A wave of damp and chilly weather sweeping across 600 miles was said to be hurtling toward Scotland

Society

2 h. ago Haribo in Scotland: Opening date for Scotland's first Haribo store with exclusive 'Pick Your Mix' area

The Scotland branch will be most northern Haribo store in the world.

Politics

2 h. ago Livingston village will see regular bus service restored next month

The agreement follows discussions with West Lothian Council’s public transport staff and a robust campaign and petition raised by villagers which started earlier this year.

Politics

3 h. ago Missing woman found alive in lost 'African' tribe in Scotland

The woman - who has been living as an 'inferior mistress' with two other people in a Scottish forest under the name Asna - has now been revealed as missing Kaura Taylor from Texas

Events

3 h. ago Tourist visits England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales and there's clear favourite

A tourist who travelled across the UK has offered their thoughts on the best spot around – and he took experiences in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales into consideration

Politics

3 h. ago The Scottish city that is more expensive than Amsterdam for stag and hen dos

The Scottish city is in third place within the UK and eighth overall across Europe

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3 h. ago Paisley nursery praised by inspectors for “positive and welcoming ethos”

Jennyswell Nursery was inspected by Education Scotland in June.

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3 h. ago Michael Shannon at the Glasgow Garage: 14 amazing pictures of the Hollywood star singing in Scotland

The actor was in town paying tribute to American musical legends R.E.M.

Politics