The eco cemetery was officially opened on Saturday

Police want to speak to this man over ongoing enquiries

It is being launched on behalf of more than 700,000 people who bought new build homes in Great Britain

New data on education outcomes for Looked After pupils reveals huge, and in some cases increases, gaps compared to the general pupil population.

A Trees for Life and Woodland Trust Scotland initiative to boost the availability of native trees from western Scotland has surpassed expectations by collecting more than 11 million genetically rare and difficult-to-collect seeds.

Scotland’s national music prize, the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award, has opened entries for 2026.

Holyrood's new criminal justice committee is being urged to investigate the impact of a landmark ruling on evidence in sex offence trials.

Andy Burnham may not yet be in Downing Street, but the prospect of his premiership is reigniting debates about devolution in Scotland and the internal structure of the Labour Party.

A Scottish food supplier lost hundreds of millions of pounds worth of business after the loss of a supermarket contract.

Interest in the major development next to Glasgow Airport is 'building'

Buchan Offshore Wind has appointed Kent as Owner's Engineer for its near 1GW floating offshore wind farm off the Aberdeenshire coast.

UK-backed study finds Scotland has strong potential for new nuclear sites, reigniting debate over SNP opposition and future energy policy.

Police Scotland has launched a new initiative aimed at preventing drink-driving among holidaymakers arriving at Glasgow Airport and Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

A veteran councillor’s campaign to bring a railway station to Bonnybridge hit the buffers as Falkirk councillors agreed not to support a fresh bid at this time.

Dogs will come from far and wide to participate in activities, competitions and demonstrations in a fun packed day.

Councillors have paid tribute to a gifted young boxer who tragically died following an accident on holiday in Thailand.

A raft of pubs in Dundee have been granted permission for a World Cup opening hours extension to show potential late-night England matches.

Irvine Welsh and Underworld star Darren Emerson will DJ at post-screen club night at historic venue.

A Scottish man who was fighting against Russia in Ukraine is missing and feared dead. Stefan Sivers, 35, from Aberdeen, is reported to have died in the Kharkiv region.

Bruce McGarian, a Stonehaven resident who has spent his career working in the offshore oil industry, is taking on one of the world’s toughest endurance challenges as he gears up to race the final leg of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.

A killer who brutally murdered a Good Samaritan who had allowed him to stay in his flat has been jailed for at least 19 years.

Social Bite has reopened its Edinburgh Village at Granton Waterfront, providing modular homes and support for people experiencing homelessness.

An ultra-rare 46-year-old Glengoyne single malt is now available by the dram at SCOTCH in The Balmoral, Edinburgh, priced at £1,000 per pour.

An exhibition of paintings by The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde is to launch in Scotland.

Four Scottish chefs joined forces in Bearsden to raise more than £3,000 for Hospitality Health, supporting hospitality workers across Scotland.

Amiqus and Legado come together as compliance pressure grows in financial services sector

Arts organisations and artists are joining forces to launch a bid to bring the former Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow back to life – six months after it was closed suddenly and put into liquidation

Cyber and Fraud Centre Scotland will host its See It Be It conference in Edinburgh this October to encourage more young women into cyber security careers.

The 2.37 hectare site, which is bounded by Dundas Street and King George V Park, was last occupied by the Royal Bank of Scotland.

The 16-year old and his 17-year-old co-accused are stated to have assaulted Amen Teklay in the St George’s Cross area of Glasgow on March 5, 2025.

Each of the Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliners can carry up to 76 passengers, offering a quieter, smoother, and more accessible journey.

Activists with Freedom for Animals oppose the keeping of animals in zoos, and contend that “all animals should live free from exploitation, harm and captivity”.

Advice Direct Scotland is urging households to submit meter readings before July 1 to avoid paying higher rates on energy already used.

Homes for Scotland says land allocations alone will not tackle the housing emergency without greater focus on development viability.

Churches across Scotland are actively being encouraged to shine a spotlight on the volunteers who support their communities.

A Scottish man has died after being shot multiple times on a Caribbean island, with his family saying they have been left “heartbroken”.

The Highland Soap Company has won gold at the Scottish Design Awards for its first major rebrand in more than 30 years.

The Scottish Government agency responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and public land is working to protect the reptiles that call peatland restoration sites home.

As schools in Scotland break up for the holidays, families heading to Europe are being advised to remember the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) and check with travel operators. 

From Mean Girls to Garbage: the must-see shows across Scotland to book now for July

Since its opening in May 1951, and across the 75 years of its existence, Pitlochry Festival Theatre has staged a huge number of plays. Some of the greatest or most popular of them have featured more than once.

A pre-pack rescue deal has secured the future of Cumbernauld-based Kelvin KBB, safeguarding 58 jobs after the business entered administration.

An energy services firm based in Scotland has paid more than £500,000 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for breaching Russia sanctions regulations. 

A series of free talks hosted by National Records of Scotland (NRS) is set to illuminate the history of lighthouses.

Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery has opened its first Glasgow showroom, expanding its Scottish presence with a new branch on Helen Street.

Zelim crafts AI-enabled maritime safety and security systems that help to locate people who have fallen overboard at sea.

Iain Munro has worked for Creative Scotland and the Scottish Arts Council for the last 30 years.

The inaugural Eurowings flight departed from Scotland on Monday

East Lothian Housing Association has secured £8.5 million from Royal Bank of Scotland to support the construction of 80 new affordable homes.

Glasgow-based Murphy Wealth has appointed experienced financial planner Shane Presley as the firm continues its expansion following a record year.