The Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) said they welcomed Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership’s consultation about opening a site in the Old Town.

People are being warned to be “extra vigilant” after fake cash was found circulating in one Scottish area.

MSPs Kate Campbell (Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent) and Simita Kumar (Edinburgh South Western) had initially planned to stay on in both roles.

The company expects a surge in late-night power use - but is offering to help out

Local authority officials have proposed increasing the number of control zones in the city in a bid to cut down on anti-social behaviour.

Motorists have been advised to approach the area with caution

Smyth represented South Scotland before the last election

Scotland's plans to transform the North Sea into a clean-energy powerhouse in the nation's green revolution is facing uncertainty under government plans to scrap a key pollution tax, industry leaders have warned.

Staff at Qualifications Scotland were so concerned about the claims that they drafted a letter of apology to committee members.

The Scottish technology company has won a major deal with the Taiwan Space Agency.

A Scottish family-owned hotel company has revealed a drop in turnover and profit.

New booking platform designed to give better deal to independents, founder says

Strike action begins at Glasgow Caledonian University on Wednesday, as staff walk out in a dispute over job cuts and possible compulsory redundancies

Trigger warning: This article discusses domestic abuse, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence.

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Historic Environment Scotland reopens James Hutton’s famed rock section on Edinburgh’s Radical Road for tightly limited, ticketed visits – offering rare access to the “father of geology’s” breakthrough site in Holyrood Park and raising fr...

Contractors working for a rescue boat crew on the shores of Loch Lomond have been "subject to abuse" after confusion over why they are clearing a site in the area.

The first-ever WOMAD festival in Scotland, which was set to host an international music, arts and dance festival celebrating cultural expression from around the globe, has been cancelled in a shock announcement.

The full, breathtaking scale of Peter Murrell’s £400,000 embezzlement has been laid bare at the High Court in Edinburgh, revealing how the former SNP chief executive used stolen party cash to fund an extravagant array of luxury personal purchases.

A new surf therapy programme is launching in Edinburgh to support emergency service workers dealing with stress and PTSD through sessions at Lost Shore.

Highland Council has consistently failed to meet targets for paying bills on time, according to a new report.

Scottish ministers will bring in a new law to make all classrooms phone‑free, with only limited exemptions for pupils who need mobiles for medical reasons or caring responsibilities.

A lowland single malt distillery just outside of Glasgow is celebrating this summer with the release of a 28-Year-Old single malt whisky, marking 28 years since Scotland last played in the World Cup.

A group of heart failure patients has embarked on a more than 100 miles cycling challenge to raise awareness of severe heart failure and rehabilitation.

Scottish business founded in 1975 gears up to expand after cash boost

Holyrood’s new Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson is facing fierce criticism from Labour and Tory MSPs after not taking any questions regarding the Peter Murrell embezzlement scandal during the debut of a revamped First Minister’s Questions.

Veteran punk band The Stranglers have released a limited edition single malt whisky ahead of their shows in Glasgow at the weekend

Edinburgh has approved a £207 million council housing investment programme for 2026/27 as part of a wider £1.3 billion plan to tackle the city’s housing emergency.

John Swinney has rejected an inquiry into Peter Murrell's embezzlement of the SNP to 'protect' the SNP, it has been claimed.

A body has been found during the search for a 20-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh, with police confirming there are no suspicious circumstances.

A prototype motor created at the University of Strathclyde could pave the way for electric aircraft

A luxury hilltop hotel overlooking Edinburgh has been put up for sale. Garleton Lodge near Haddington in East Lothian is being marketed by Christie & Co for £1.85 million.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across a large part of Scotland.

Police probing disorder at the Scottish Cup Quarter Final between Rangers and Celtic have made fresh arrests.

A historic Scottish engineer that collapsed into administration has been sold

European airports have cancelled all flights at short notice due to industrial action, with staff walking out on strike.

UK fashion retailer Leading Labels has fallen into liquidation, with all 15 of its remaining stores to close - see the full list.

Shoplifting incidents increased in Midlothian by 45 percent during the last quarter with police saying the cost of living and organised crime gangs are at the centre of the rise.

The Scottish Building Society Foundation has surpassed £180,000 in funding, supporting 54 charities and community groups across Scotland.

First Minister John Swinney has expressed his horror and a deep sense of betrayal following damning High Court revelations detailing how former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell systematically embezzled over £400,000 to fund a luxury lifestyle.

Walkers finishing the West Highland Way now have a new, scenic option as they arrive into Fort William town centre.

Around 20 North Sea workers will strike over pay after failing to agreed a deal with their employer and the rig operator

The former First Minister was set to appear alongside Kirsty Lockwood to discuss the journalist’s debut novel We Know What You Did.

A 53-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman and sexually assaulting another woman in East Lothian.

Two Edinburgh-based firms have been selected for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Launch Academy 2026, supporting the development of new offshore wind.

One of Scotland’s best loved osprey nests has welcomed a new chick – the latest highlight in a busy breeding season.

A week behind bars appears to not to have fazed Peter Murrell after pleading guilty to SNP embezzlement. Is he enjoying himself?

Professor Murray Pittock, Scotland's leading expert on liberal arts education, has issued a stark warning on the future of higher education

Scottish artist Ann Oram is celebrating her 70th birthday with a new exhibition at Edinburgh's Morningside Gallery, featuring colourful floral paintings.

A fundraiser has been launched after thieves stole a bronze statue of a Highland piper from a D-Day memorial just days before the 82nd anniversary of the Normandy landings.