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Scotland to appoint new manager in change of direction

Published 1 week ago

Scotland are set to appoint former Belgium international Sébastien Pocognoli as the new manager of the men’s national team.

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Bagpipers assemble for World Pipe Band Championships this weekend

Published 1 week ago

Delivered for The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA), and taking place during the annual Piping Live! Festival, ‘the Worlds’ is always a much-anticipated highlight of the global piping scene.

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Road deaths rise sharply in the Highlands as 21 people killed in a year

Published 1 week ago

Road deaths have risen in the Highlands, with 21 people killed in collisions in the space of a year. New Police Scotland figures, published today, show the number of fatalities increased substantially during the reporting period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

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Fight to save Queen’s Park Glasshouse reaches Glasgow City Chambers

Published 1 week ago

Campaigners fighting to secure the long-term future of Queen’s Park Glasshouse will take their case to Glasgow City Chambers this week.

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More than 8,800 households seeking social housing in the Highlands

Published 1 week ago

More than 8,800 households are seeking social housing in the Highlands as pressure on available homes remains particularly acute in Inverness.

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Ministers back community takeover of Balmaha car park

Published 1 week ago

Scottish ministers have overturned Stirling Council and backed a community bid to take ownership of the car park at one of Loch Lomond’s busiest visitor destinations.

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One in 18 Scots aged 11 to 17 currently vape, new Scottish Government research finds

Published 1 week ago

Around one in 18 young people aged between 11 and 17 in Scotland are currently vaping, according to new Scottish Government research.

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Police issue warning to Glenfinnan visitors after 11 drivers fined for dangerous parking

Published 1 week ago

Police have urged tourists visiting Glenfinnan to plan their trips responsibly after 11 motorists were fined for dangerously obstructing the road near the popular Highland attraction.

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Scotland weather: Areas set to reach 28°C as temperatures soar this week

Published 1 week ago

Temperatures could reach 28C in parts of Scotland this week as a spell of warm summer weather moves across the country.

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