Scotland just got a direct link to Switzerland

Peter McDougall shuffles a little as he walks into his favourite bar in Glasgow’s West End but it’s entirely understandable because the TV writing legend reveals he has just six months to live.

This week, City of Edinburgh councillors approved a penalty framework for the city’s visitor levy scheme, which is set to begin on July 24.

The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to consult on a law that would ban phones in schools.

Hundreds of jobs are at risk after a Scottish engineer collapsed into administration.

Stephen Flynn talked about his footballing hopes for his young sons and an ability developed during his time on the checkouts at Tesco

Silverburn's new boss says footfall and sales are rising strongly, with Sephora among a series of major new openings planned in Glasgow.

Savers do not have long to prepare for major changes taking effect in April next year

From island boat havens to Cold War bunkers, volunteers across Scotland are keeping more than 300 small museums and heritage centres alive despite a growing funding crisis – and warn the country risks losing irreplaceable stories of its past

The 2026 British Patient’s Guide to the Best Hair Transplant in Turkey: Why Medical Accreditation and Safety Standards are Non-Negotiable

Alan Cumming, David Morrissey and Elizabeth Berrington are among the cast members of Russell T Davies' Tip Toe on Channel 4

A "commanding" Scottish Baronial castle and coastal estate with "spectacular" sea views to the Outer Hebrides has been listed for sale with a guide price of £9 million.

A late-night kebab shop licence in Edinburgh is under threat after the business’s licence holder was convicted of drink-driving offences.

A boy who drowned near Callander in Scotland has been named by police

Morningside Parish Church in Edinburgh has transformed its interior with 100 hanging umbrellas as part of a fundraising festival to repair its water-damaged roof.

Terminal V will leave Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre and relocate to a new outdoor site in Glasgow for its 10th anniversary festival in 2027.

The Kelvin Aqueduct is one of the most impressive sights on Scotland’s canal network. The structure carries the Forth & Clyde Canal over the River Kelvin in Maryhill, Glasgow, a task it has fulfilled for more than 236 years.

However, a council report proposed the petition be rejected, citing high costs and a lack of discernible impact.

Nathon Gibbon is accused of causing the deaths of Jason Gibbon, 37, Andrew Larty, 30, and 23 year-old Georgia Tate by dangerous driving.

Muhammad Sheikhi, 23, carried out both attacks in the early hours of Sunday November 30, close to the Hotel Cladhan where he had been staying

Staff at the University of Aberdeen have been left 'devastated' as they face the prospect of more than 100 job cuts

The Elephant House café in Edinburgh has reopened nearly five years after a fire forced its closure, with plans also announced for a new location in China.

A bookshop has refused to ssay if Nicola Sturgeon is still planning to to interview columnist Kirsty Lockwood about her debut novel, We Know What You Did, in Edinburgh next week.

A community-led charity in Glasgow's Maryhill has announced that it is taking on the lease of the area's oldest building.

North Lanarkshire Council has published details of a project to expand an industrial museum in Coatbridge

A Scottish holiday destination in an ‘idyllic position' is to go to auction

The orca were spotted by trained volunteers on the hunt for the majestic sea beasts

Edinburgh Zoo is asking the public to help choose a name for its new male capybara pup, the first capybara born in Scotland in 18 years.

A 16-year-old boy has died at a popular Scottish beauty spot.

A new cycling academy will open in Glasgow as part of the Tour de France Grand Départ

The Edinburgh International Children’s Festival returns this weekend with theatre, dance, circus and storytelling performances for young audiences.

Revised proposals for a visitor centre, café, shop, and associated car and coach parking on land at an 'iconic' Scottish viewpoint have been launched.

Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity is among organisations sharing more than £1.2 million from the ScottishPower Foundation to expand support services and activities.

Regulars at the bar will be raising a glass to the new landlords

Edinburgh festivals are among 55 events across Scotland receiving support through the Scottish Government’s £5.7 million Expanded Festivals Fund.

The artisan business secured gold awards for its sweet treats

Alison McDade, who worked at the Waterloo Bar in Glasgow city centre, passed away suddenly at the age of 46 on Wednesday.

New exhibition at the National Galleries Scotland will showcase photographer Wendy McMurdo’s work exploring childhood, technology and imagination.

Despite pressure by business groups to switch from the percentage-based model to a fixed-rate system, it appears council boffins will hold fast.

Harbour Island — Eilean dà Mhéinn — is a 9.7-acre “unspoilt haven” near Crinan Harbour

A £450m holiday village in the Scottish Borders has moved a step closer reality after the first contractors to support its construction phase were appointed.

The Loans community has come together to celebrate the rescue of a historic 'lifting stone' from its concrete bounds in the village.

The University of Edinburgh has revealed the latest winners of the James Tait Black Prizes, with works exploring migration, identity and Haiti’s revolutionary history.

Thousands have already backed a growing campaign demanding the Government restore free TV licences for all pensioners

Encouraging results have been recorded for one of the UK’s most threatened bird species

The Australian star was an unknown act when he found fame at the event 21 years ago.

Tunnels have been used to link the Faroe Islands - but could it work in Scotland?

'We were glued to our screens as the price continued to climb'

Smoke from the fire was visible from the city

The closure was in place to carry out maintenance - but caused misery for motorists