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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…
Row4MND team begins final leg of row around Great Britain
Matt Parker, Matt Bates, Aaron Kneebone, and Gareth Timmins have departed the Isle of Skye for the final stretch of their journey to circum…
Historic phone box on the Isle of Mull saved from removal
The red phone box at Carsaig, featured in the 1945 film I Know Where I'm Going!, was slated for removal by BT as part of a rationalisation …
Scottish doctors and dentists to receive above-inflation pay rises
The Scottish Government has accepted independent recommendations to grant doctors and dentists a pay increase of up to 3.75%. The move affe…
Stewarton Annick Ladies FC to travel 700 miles for Scottish Cup tie in Shetland
Ayrshire-based Stewarton Annick Ladies FC have raised £15,000 to fund a 700-mile round trip to Shetland for their upcoming Scottish Cup mat…