The closure of Scotland's only oil refinery has helped drive soaring heating costs for thousands of Scots by leaving the country reliant on imported fuel

Members of the university’s academic Senate did not recommend the changes, a key legal step under the institution's governing legislation.

The number of nurses and midwives leaving NHS Scotland to work overseas has soared over the past seven years.

Debbie Hamilton moved from the Scottish Highlands 20 years ago to work as a nurse in Australia.

More than 18,000 retirees in the civil service have been forced to take lump sums out of their pensions due to severe delays in setting up regular payments.

A top criminal defence lawyer has warned that 20 people convicted of rape or other serious sexual offences who have applied to a body which examines potential miscarriages of justice could be just a small proportion of those who may finally make such...

The chair of Bank of Scotland owner Lloyds Banking Group's Scottish executive committee reveals the 'most valuable lesson' about the nation so far in her role and flags a Scott McTominay moment

A retail giant that was a familiar sight on the high street was placed into administration owing almost £16 million.

The UK government bond market is sending out unique signals that reflect abnormal constraints on the economy

The SNP says free prescriptions are worth around £440 a year to the average Scottish household, based on analysis by the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.

Hundreds of jobs are being lost with the closure of Scotland's only oil refinery, part-owned by the Ineos Group, the petrochemicals giant controlled by billionaire tycoon Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of John McMonigle in Cumbernauld.

New houses could be built beside Silverburn shopping centre as a major developer applies for planning permission.

National budget supermarket chain Aldi has revealed plans to expand its Ellon store that they say will improve the “quality and experience” for shoppers.

CalMac's 42-year-old ferry MV Isle of Arran could be saved from the scrapyard - and sail off to the Mediterranean.

Emergency services were called to a common stairwell in the Muirhouse Gardens area of the city at around 12.45pm on Friday, July 17

Situated in Edinburgh's West End, MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket becomes the 38th hotel in MEININGER's portfolio and reflects the company's continued expansion into key urban destinations across Europe

Amnesty International UK has been told it must provide a goodwill payment to an organisation it labelled anti-rights.

A section of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said.

Two huge wind farms estimated to provide enough electricity to power two million homes have been given the green light by the Scottish Government.

Stephen Harding, 67, and Bradley Harding, 37, were stopped at Glasgow Airport by Border Force officials on November 23, 2024.

BrewDog co-founder James Watt is facing complaints to the UK data watchdog after reportedly contacting former shareholders as part of efforts to take back control of the craft brewer.

Scotland’s food and drink exports dwarf England’s when population is taken into account, new figures show

Scotland is home to two of Europe's best birdwatching spots, a new study has revealed.

City Art Centre’s free Summer Exhibition programme will tell the story of the bridge through film, historic artworks and objects uncovered during its recent restoration.

A former soldier exposed as a serial sex attacker has been spared jail due his life-limiting medical condition.

A restaurant operator has “pleaded with council chiefs for answers” amid claims roadworks have “sent trade plunging by 30%”.

Firefighters are drawing large volumes of water from a loch to support the ongoing response to the wildfire in the Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park

The area has been closed for four months following the devastating fire

A married dad took a girl in uniform on dates while she was supposed to be at school.

The two-year study comes amid growing concern over the level of predation

An installation at Cathkin Park in Glasgow has commemorated Palestinian footballers killed by Israel ahead of the World Cup final

Families will take over city centre streets in Glasgow to celebrate the next milestone in the transformation of George Square

Andy Burnham has officially become leader of the Labour Party, with the next Prime Minister pledging to "give hope back"

The carriageway will shut to allow resufacing to take place

UK clothing and fashion retailer, Activewear Group Ltd, is at risk of closing after 12 years in business, having fallen into administration.

Live updates on day three of the wildfire which has covered 6kn of the Cairngorms National Park

'These finely crafted pistols are extremely rare and I’m delighted we have the opportunity to reunite them'

A new poll has revealed that most former Scottish Labour voters who switched to the SNP or Greens would return if the party split entirely from UK Labour, as incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham prepares to take charge.

The blaze comes while parts of Scotland are at very high risk of wildfire over the next few days

Passengers have been advised to check ahead

Crews stayed until the early hours of the morning

The nine-hole Perthshire club is making membership gains following the end of a commercial contract with Pitlochry Golf Limited in 2025

PRESSURE is mounting on Glasgow City Council to clarify the background behind the decision to pursue a campaigning single mum for almost £43,000 in legal fees.

Comedian Matt Forde accuses the SNP of an ‘allergy to scrutiny’, attacks Labour over sexism and urges Count Binface to win against Nigel Farage.

A Scottish housing developer collapsed into administration without starting any work on site.

Scottish MPs and MSPs have joined more than 100 parliamentarians from across Europe calling for a Danish shipyard to stop servicing tankers, including one owned by a Glasgow-registered company, which ship Russian gas

Success for professional sports people is gauged not only by talent and determination but also by their ability to navigate a career in which uncertainty is a given.

Broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark has spoken about the ‘Scotties in the City’ art trail in support of the national cancer charity Maggie’s which is marking 30 years of providing free transformative cancer support this year.

While no fines have been issued, the Cairngorms National Park Authority believes that the figure, which 'some people may see as being negative', is actually positive. Why?