Important and well-loved tree species and Britain’s only remaining native cat are under critical threat without their conservation being prioritised, according to a ‘genetic scorecard’ developed by scientists across Scotland.

Edinburgh's first specialist rum bar has announced it is to close its doors for good in January.

A 'good chance' of recovery for the famous Glasgow thoroughfare after a 'sense of decay'

Major rail line closures between Haymarket and Dalmeny in January 2026 for £342m Fife electrification. Expect train disruption, bus replacements, and route changes.

A supermarket chain's bid to move into an expanding village is continuing as more plans have been lodged with East Lothian Council.

Scottish Ministers have confirmed they will hold a public inquiry into a controversial £54 million flood scheme for Musselburgh after councillors urged them to take control of the final decision.

First Minister John Swinney has warned Scots only to go to accident and emergency if they have a “genuine emergency” – warning people that services are expected to be “exceptionally busy” over the festive period.

One patient has spoken out of his concerns about being discharged into homelessness from hospital - after being admitted due to complications with substance use.

The remains of two Bronze Age people found in a long-lost burial chamber by a farmer ploughing a field are revealing their secrets at Scotland’s new facility for storing and researching archaeological human remains.

At least one patient a day is being discharged from Scots hospitals with nowhere to live, sparking urgent demands for urgent Scottish Government action to stop people being released into street homelessness.

The Scottish Government has refused to release data on how often its hybrid working policy for civil servants is met - but said a future publication with "context" is planned.

The 'wounds' in the relationship between the Scottish Government and business have been 'cauterised', the senior figure says

Stakes are high for the Scottish tourism industry which is so often the lifeblood of communities

Students learning traditional building skills have described the “honour” of building a new nature hide at the headquarters of a foundation set up by King Charles

After years of volatility, Scotland’s deer farming sector shows signs of recovery. Farmers share insights on venison prices and future prospects.

Passengers were evacuated from a Ryanair plane after its wingtip collided with a fuel truck at Edinburgh Airport.

A special reception was held at the British Embassy in Beijing to celebrate Air China Cargo's expanding cargo operations at Prestwick Airport.

Scotland now has its first curator of osteoarchaeology through a new project aiming to enhance the care of and research into the country’s archaeological human remains.

Tesco has recalled a pack of four chocolate cupcakes as they could contain milk.

These are the Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S, Lidl and Sainsbury's

Christmas dinner should cost slightly less this year in rare price drop, as supermarkets battle it out for the festive big shop.

Palestine Action hunger strikers have taken the first step in beginning legal action against the Government

The company has 7GW of solar, onshore wind, battery storage and green hydrogen projects

City of Edinburgh Council has been awarded £240k in funding to help address issues with its colonial and slavery past

Barry Manilow has revealed he has lung cancer and will undergo surgery

Scotland has avoided NHS strikes - but will the Scottish Government allow January strikes to go ahead?

A woman has been accused of displaying placards in an abortion safe zone

A boutique Scottish hotel dating back to 1865 has been put into administration by its family owners in a bid to find a buyer and save 40 jobs

Two people lie on the ground looking up at a London skyscraper in the latest artwork thought to be by graffiti artist Banksy

Stone Roses bassist Gary 'Mani' Mounfield was laid to rest at Manchester Cathedral, with his coffin carried by his former bandmates

The first installations have been announced for a public art festival in Aberdeen in February

More than a quarter of UK families have ditched items such as party foods, stocking fillers, gift wrapping and Christmas cards

Long-established Glasgow furniture store Forrest Furnishing has changed its name to Sterling Home.

Posh dinners served in porcelain bowls await the cats of Moray as the newest Longcroft ‘cat hotel’ gets set to open.

The restoration and redevelopment of the A-listed Pollok Country Park Stables and Sawmill project is moving on to its next phase with the award of the construction contract to Morrisons Construction.

A joint minute should be confirmed for the forthcoming fatal accident inquiry (FAI) into the Stonehaven rail crash, a court has heard.

Stone Roses singer Ian Brown said his bandmate Gary “Mani” Mounfield was “a brother to me” and a “beautiful human being” as he arrived for the bass player’s funeral.

An armed robber who held up his local shop told police he had used a "toy gun".

Children’s author and comedian David Walliams has been removed from the line-up for the Waterstones Children’s Book Festival, the book chain has said.

Over 300 hectares of peatland has been restored on the hills surrounding a key Scottish Water reservoir in Angus.

Following the success of last year’s 'blockbuster' exchange with the National Gallery of Ireland, Scotland’s own much-loved Turners are back in Edinburgh for 2026.

NHS Lanarkshire is urging residents to use A&E services only for life or limb threatening emergencies, helping ensure those who need urgent care receive it quickly.

The new American owners of Balbegno Castle near Fettercairn have been given the green light to carry out vital repair work at the historic building.

New figures published by VisitScotland show that more people from across Great Britain have visited Scotland this year, compared to the same period in 2024. 

Hemlock root was spotted at sporadic points around Ardrishaig and Lochgilphead, along the shores of Loch Gilp.

It will “take years” to clear up the damage from storms that rocked the north east of Scotland four years ago, the National Trust for Scotland has said as it reflected on the progress made to restore felled trees.

A Glasgow architectural firm has been appointed to lead the restoration of Girvan's historic bandstand.

A Troon pub has announced that it is set to permanently close over the festive period.

Council refuse workers have had their pay docked in the run up to Christmas after walking out of a training course.

An independent think tank has released what it calls “deeply concerning data” which shows that less than 40% of S4 pupils passed National 5 maths in 2025.