Fears are growing for Edinburgh’s Royal Observatory after warnings that potential UK funding cuts could put its future at risk.

Jina Gelder, a pet portraiture and wildlife artist has launched a competition with Maggie’s, the expert cancer charity, to offer readers the opportunity to have their dog painted and immortalised on a Scottie sculpture, as part of the ‘Scotties i...

The ancient remains were incorporated into the newly-created woodland

Craig Ferguson said the thought of a cold pint keeps him going

Drivers have been urged to find other routes

The wandering walrus is thought to be the same one spotted in Orkney

Housing could hold the key to power in the upcoming election, a new poll suggests. But politicians have been accused of being "too scared to act".

One of the most respected museum leaders in the world who was brought in to steer the Scottish Government's troubled heritage agency into calmer waters is preparing to step down.

A Scottish craft beer company owed creditors almost £20 million when it was sold out of administration.

'The lesson for Scotland is not that a downturn is inevitable,' says leading think tank.

UKHospitality Scotland declares 'broken' rates system continues to 'plague' industry

Online nutrition and cosmetics retailer THG says it got off to an "energising" start in 2026

The number of young people who expect their lives to be better than their parents has halved in the last year, and only a quarter feel they are being treated fairly by the political system

It troubles me to see what – thanks mainly to the rancour and division generated in the wake of September 2014 – now passes for "normal" round these parts

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a pensioner in Glasgow

A man who operates boat tours off the coast of Aberdeen has been found guilty of endangering dolphins and whales

A Scottish university student from China has been charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes in Nebraska during a multi-state road trip that included a stop at an Air Force base in South Dakota.

An update on the hunt for a missing dangerous man last spotted at the scene of a pensioner's death has been provided by police.

Edinburgh has been highlighted as a key nonstop destination in a major private jet expansion involving new Cessna Citation Latitude aircraft.

Free screenings of documentary Our Land will take place at Edinburgh’s Dominion Cinema in May as part of a UK-wide programme backed by the BFI.

An Edinburgh nurse has been honoured in Malawi with a classroom named after her, recognising her role in developing nurse training in the country.

A decision on knocking down a west end church has been put on hold for a hearing due to a large number of objections.

John Swinney has denied claims he is “running scared” of a TV debate after it was confirmed he would miss Question Time on Thursday

John Swinney has pledged to introduce controversial legislation to cap this price of food in supermarkets this year despite warnings from the industry.

Council-run nurseries could be put under significant strain if an SNP pledge requires them to expand childcare to children younger than two.

Police and ambulance crews are at the scene of a "critical" incident on a residential street in a Scottish town.

Staff at the University of Aberdeen will strike for eight days after failing to strike an agreement with the establishment

Two Edinburgh community projects have won Urban Forestry Challenge Fund grants to boost tree cover and green spaces, backed by Future Woodlands Scotland and JERA Nex bp.

Safety concerns have been raised about a proposed new hydrogen production facility in rural Perthshire and “a potential for disaster”.

An image of the Duke of Wellington's cone-covered head being hanged upside down has been installed across Glasgow to highlight a 'crisis' in Glasgow's heritage and arts

All 96 jobs have been saved after an administrator was appointed to a Scottish cleaning company.

The man who was Reform Scotland’s only MSP has admitted he “wasn’t happy” with an ad campaign against Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar last year as the parties clash in the lead-up to the Holyrood election.

The national rollout of the technology enters its final stage on Tuesday

Applications are now open for a 'once in a lifetime opportunity' for Scottish chefs to hone their skills at a five-star London hotel.

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap have announced a special show in Glasgow to celebrate the release of their new album

A music festival set to take over Glasgow Green has been cancelled due to "challenges", with thousands of tickets set to be refunded.

Hidden Door 2026 reveals over 100 acts for its Edinburgh festival, returning to a disused Paper Factory site with music, art and performances

Perth and Kinross councillors will this week be asked to approve the £500 million Perth West development masterplan.

A thriving family‑run hotel in one of Scotland’s historic towns has gone on sale.

A man wanted for alleged sexual assault in Scotland has been arrested by Interpol in Italy

An entire Bavarian town – with a population of over 72,000 – is to be granted the Freedom of Perth.

Jet2 has issued an update on its upcoming flights as fears of travel disruption grow amid ongoing jet fuel disruptions - see what the airline said.

Edinburgh’s historic Tollcross clock, removed in 2022 for safety reasons, may return after council considers £72k restoration.

Mogwai, Primal Scream and Young Fathers are among more than 1,000 artists who have called for a boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest due to the participation of Israel

A historical display at a Scottish train station which describes Robert Bruce as an 'independence party leader' has caused a social media stir after being branded 'pro-Unionist'

Michael Cullen, 44, made the accusation to police officers at his home in Glasgow's Knightswood in 2017

Downing Street pushed for an ambassadorship for Lord Matthew Doyle despite his links to a convicted sex offender.

The HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Rosyth Dockyard yesterday and is to remain in the Forth Forth with airspace restricted in the area until the end of the week.

West Lothian Council has challenged the Scottish Government over its spending priorities after ministers pledged £20 million towards a new opera house in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s first free disc golf course opens at Hailes Quarry Park, backed by the EDGC and Professional Disc Golf Association. Open to all and family-friendly.