Sam Heughan, Brian Cox, Val McDermid, Judy Murray, Irvine Welsh, Nicola Sturgeon and Jenni Fagan are among the well-known Scots appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

Stars Games of Thrones, Succession, Gavin & Stacey, Outlander, Killing Eve and Mission Impossible will be at the Edinburgh International Book Festival this summer.

Sir Ian Rankin has stepped in to help the Edinburgh International Book Festival recover from the loss of its headline sponsor last year.

Campaign groups have called on the UK and Scottish Governments to use their leverage to help end the blockade of Gaza

A bus operator has axed all of its services after entering 'liquidation'

There are concerns about moves to drop plans for a second pitch at the new Nairn Academy.

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster and applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’.

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.

A Fortrose Academy pupil, who has been tirelessly fundraising for Ukraine, has scooped a prestigious award for her efforts.

Staff accommodation plans at Inverness Campus risk compromising patient parking at the National Treatment Centre - a doctor at the site has warned.