8 h. ago Unravelling the mystery of the giant 'scar' that cuts across Scotland: Scientists gain access to a 'once in a lifetime' core from the Great Glen Fault

Priceless rock extracted from Scotland's legendary Great Glen Fault could help answer 'fundamental questions about the history of the Earth', scientists say.

Politics

3 d. ago Chelsea Women’s star Erin Cuthbert rushed to hospital after she is stretchered off with head injury

SCOTLAND captain Erin Cuthbert was rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury during a friendly against China. The 27-year-old went to ground after getting a shoulder to the face late in the game. Medics immediately ran onto the pitch to aid her while a lengthy stoppage took place. Cuthbert was eventually carried off the...

Events

4 d. ago Former BBC newsreader Polly Evans reveals how her 'life unravelled' after losing her voice to mystery illness and being forced to quit TV

The broadcaster, who fronted the regional show for over a decade with co-host Rob Smith, recalled first becoming unwell after picking up a cough on a flight home from Abu Dabi.

Politics

4 d. ago Harbour Energy job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk.

Society

4 d. ago North Sea job cuts: Oil and gas firm Harbour Energy to axe around 100 offshore jobs

100 offshore jobs out of around 700 are at risk amid pressure from UK windfall taxes.

Society

2 w. ago The Beast in Me's Madison actress unveiled as character's fate confirmed

The Beast in Me has kept fans on their toes as a horrifying mystery unravels

Politics

2 w. ago How Europe's 'most photographed boat' is becoming a sign of Polish

A 65-year-old fishing cutter built in Scotland and abandoned in Poland has found an extraordinary new lease of life

Culture

2 w. ago Unravelling the mystery of the earliest life on Earth: Scientists uncover fresh chemical evidence of microbes in rocks more than 3.3 BILLION years old

Scientists have uncovered the earliest chemical evidence of life on Earth in a discovery that could revolutionise our understanding of how ancient molecules evolved.

Science

2 w. ago Mapped: Where snow is forecast to fall in Scotland as 'arctic blast' threatens power cuts

Swathes of the country could be hit by snow this week - use our map to find out if you're affected

Events

3 w. ago Scott Barrett fit to return and captain All Blacks against England at Twickenham

Barrett missed win against Scotland due to cutScott Robertson preparing for aerial contest Scott Barrett has come back to captain the All Blacks against England at Twickenham this weekend. Barrett had 12 stitches threaded in his leg after he suffered a cut beneath his knee playing against Ireland a fortnight ago, and missed his team’s 25-17 victory against Scotland at Murrayfield last week, but Scott Robertson, the New Zealand head coach, confirmed that he had played a full part in training for the England game.“We’ve gone for our best team for this game, for this Test,” Robertson said. “It’s remarkable that he healed so well, once you saw the cut. The Barretts must have some good skin.” His older brother Beauden will start at fly-half again, but younger brother Jordie is back in New Zealand having treatment on the ankle injury he suffered in that same match against Ireland. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Millions to be spent on giving valium to drug addicts in bizarre bid to cut Scotland's addiction death toll

Millions of pounds of taxpayers' money are to be spent on giving valium to drug addicts - in a bid to cut the addiction death toll.

Events

3 w. ago Families across Scotland urged to claim free support to cut winter energy bills by around £350

People can apply for funding for wall insulation, loft insulation, draught-proofing, renewables and central heating - including new air source heat pumps or gas boilers.

Economics

3 w. ago £250m plan to cut drug deaths in Scotland was 'more about controlling the narrative' claims expert

Professor Catriona Matheson, the ex-chair of a taskforce assigned to tackle drug deaths, says the plan was doomed from the start.

Events

3 w. ago Shona Robison may 'revisit' tax plans as UK Budget could 'cut Scotland's funding by £1bn'

The Fraser of Allander Institute estimated a 2p income tax hike in the UK Budget could cut Scotland’s funding by £1billion.

Economics

3 w. ago SNP minister gives strong signal Scottish Government 'revisiting' income tax hikes under 'nightmare scenario'

Shona Robison has suggested Labour will “pay a very high price” with voters in Scotland if Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves to “actively cut Scotland’s funding by £1bn”.

Politics

3 w. ago The best chippies in Scotland according to locals as one named 'cut above the others'

Scots have shared their picks for the top fish and chips shops in the country.

Politics

3 w. ago Popular TV presenter 'waits for police covered in blood after stabbing mum to death'

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Police are working to unravel the mystery after former news anchor Angelynn 'Angie' Mock was arrested following the bloody murder of her elderly mother

Events

4 w. ago Spotlight will fall on SNP's mismanagement if Police Scotland forced to cut 1,000 officers

Police Scotland should not have to pay the price of the SNP’s questionable spending decisions and over-budget projects

Events