It is slightly after 1 pm on Thursday and I am walking in the general direction of the axe throwing competition at the Royal Highland Show in Ingliston.

MND Scotland has worked alongside the MND Association, which operates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland for 45 years.

Scotland is set to miss out as a second heatwave of the summer hits the UK.

The Prestwick Airport chief talked about his 'legacy' as he revealed his departure

John Swinney is set to address a summit on drugs deaths in Edinburgh on Friday

A report has been sent to the Procurator Fiscal

New retrofit technology developed in Scotland could be the lower-cost alternative for golf clubs with ageing irrigation systems

A&E patients waited a median time of 72 minutes between entering an NHS Lothian hospital to being assessed by a medical professional in 2025/26.

Some students are having coursework rejected because the exam board believes, but cannot prove, that it was produced using AI.

A consultation by Scotland’s children’s commissioner found concerns that a ban on social media may not fully account for children's rights.

Andy Burnham’s dramatic victory in the Makerfield by-election has triggered an immediate leadership crisis for Keir Starmer.

The Tories have won the Aberdeen South by-election, while the SNP has held on to Arbroath and Broughty Ferry.

Two of Scotland's most stunning waterfalls are to appear on a new set of special stamps unveiled today by Royal Mail.

Brexit has made Scotland almost £30 billion a year worse off with the country the most damaged of UK devolved nations, a new academic study has revealed.

SNP infighting has begun after the party lost a key by-election to the Conservatives in a shock defeat which saw its support plummet.

The SNP has successfully held the Arbroath and Broughty Ferry seat, with qualified barrister Lara Bird elected as the new MP.

A former Prime Minister of Israel says the nation is waging a "state-funded campaign of ethnic cleansing" against Palestinians in the West Bank

An investigation has been launched after a boy ended up in a crocodile enclosure at Johnsons of Old Hurst.

Glasgow is set to formally twin with Boston following a World Cup takeover by the Tartan Army. More than 20,000 Scottish fans transformed the US host city, emptying beer pumps and winning praise from the mayor.

Scotland's Larder at the Royal Highland Show is packed with food innovation. Here are four of the most exciting products and companies

The Scottish Government will review the way it measures its legally-binding targets to reduce poverty amid warnings they will be missed, the Social Justice Secretary has said

Dumfries and Galloway College has received the highest possible rating under Scotland's new quality assurance system for further and higher education.

Greggs has opened a larger new store at The Forge Shopping Centre in Glasgow, creating jobs and introducing an expanded customer experience.

A 5G trial in Ayrshire has taken a chunk of uncertainty out of the push towards digital manufacturing

An independent Catholic school in South Lanarkshire has closed with immediate effect after a provisional liquidator was appointed.

Strike action taking place at shipyards on the River Clyde will escalate next week, with fears warships being built there could be further delayed

New calls have been made to improve wheelchair access in Edinburgh's parks, with proposals to introduce mats or mesh pathways across grassy areas.

A Scotland fan has shared his terror after he was caught up in a car crash and shooting incident at a hotel in Massachusetts.

Holyrood’s so-called ‘media pen’ is not just a misstep, it is an embarrassment to a Parliament that has long claimed to value transparency and democracy.

Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon has announced a headline show in Glasgow ahead of the release of his fifth solo album

Dalhousie Castle has completed a £6 million refurbishment designed to preserve its centuries-old heritage while creating a luxury destination for modern visitors.

There’s no venue quite like Scotland’s Larder, the food hall at the Royal Highland Show, for getting a free sample. So good you could even make a whole lunch of it

Scottish seafood exporters have been handed a fresh commercial boost in South Korea, as rising demand for premium produce creates new opportunities in one of Asia’s most valuable food markets.

Two Scottish universities have been named among the best 100 on the planet, with one inside the top 50

Road policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the M8 in Glasgow.

Edinburgh Napier University has partnered with Sony to give photography and film students access to professional camera technology and industry mentorship.

Beginning at the ruins of the Old Fort, Fort William, the 74-mile trail runs the entire length of Scotland’s longest glen, following the Caledonian Canal, forest tracks and drove roads.

Glasgow Club Springburn is set to reopen next week following a major refurbishment aimed at improving facilities and securing the pool's long-term future.

The aim of the project is to increase the supply capacity of venison to the food chain, helping to reduce deer numbers

The Scottish Parliament faces a transparency row over decisions to restrict journalists who are questioning politicians after First Minister's Questions.

A hospitality partnership aims to elevate dining across the Kintyre Peninsula, with a Michelin-starred Glasgow restaurant group reshape the food at Machrihanish Dunes.

The pair - aged 17 and 16 - are stated to have assaulted Amen Teklay in the St George's Cross area of Glasgow on March 5, 2025.

A former restaurant in Aberdeen has been transformed into a new walk-in mental health hub offering free support without appointments or referrals.

An historic Borders tower which was an inspiration to Sir Walter Scott is now open to the public.

A Dundee manufacturer has secured £3.5 million in funding to support international contracts and expand into new overseas markets.

A Perthshire hotel has been recognised among the world's top one per cent of hotels after earning a place in Tripadvisor's prestigious annual rankings.

An Inverness hotel has received international recognition for its sustainability efforts after winning a prestigious environmental award.

The new venue will be open in time for the summer holidays

Scotland imports 43 per cent of the materials it uses, with new figures highlighting growing concerns over supply chain resilience and resource security.

The Tartan Army’s takeover of Boston could net Scotland a tourism windfall worth hundreds of millions of pounds, according to travel experts.