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Restored 19th-century painting of the Widow of Glencoe returns to local museum
A 19th-century painting depicting the aftermath of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe has been restored by Dundee-based conservators. Donated to …
STV Radio presenters Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey to host pop concert at a Scottish school
Presenters Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey are offering one school the chance to host a live pop concert by supporting the STV Children’s Appea…
Hebrides People Visitor Centre in North Harris secures £8m for major redevelopment
The genealogy centre in the Western Isles has received over £8m to transform its facilities into a modern heritage destination. The project…
Falkirk man proposes at the end of a 96-mile charity walk in memory of his partner's son
Benjamin Ward completed the 96-mile West Highland Way in under 37 hours to raise funds for the charity that supported his partner Natasha G…
Scotland sees rise in tourist numbers as visitors seek cooler summer weather
Scotland has recorded a 15% increase in flight bookings over the summer months, bucking a wider trend of declining visitor numbers across o…
South Queensferry prepares for a change in tradition as the Burryman steps down
After 15 years in the role, Andrew Taylor is passing the mantle of the Burryman to 30-year-old Cameron Forrester in South Queensferry. The …
Europe's largest battery storage site begins operations at a former coal mine in South Lanarkshire
The 500 MW Coalburn 1 battery energy storage system has officially launched at a former coal mining site in South Lanarkshire. By providing…
Bright orange fungus appears in the Cairngorms following recent wildfires
Following the wildfires that scorched thousands of acres at Glenmore, bright orange fungi have emerged as the first signs of ecological rec…
Rare 'fire-loving' fungus appears at site of Cairngorms wildfire
A bright orange fungus has emerged at the site of the recent Glenmore wildfire in the Cairngorms. These fungi act as early colonisers of bu…
Missing East Kilbride man Paul Callaghan located by police
Police had issued an appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Paul Callaghan, who was reported missing from the Eaglesham Road a…
Ten Scottish charities to share £20m funding to help tackle child poverty
The Scottish Government has allocated £20m to ten charities to help improve family wellbeing, boost household incomes, and support parents …
Richie Berrington and debutant Lyle Robertson lead Scotland to 170-run victory over Canada
Captain Richie Berrington scored 120 runs while debutant Lyle Robertson took six wickets to secure a dominant win for Scotland in the Crick…