Thousands expected on Shetland for Up Helly Aa fire festival
Thousands of people are due to gather for the world-famous Up Helly Aa fire festival on Shetland.
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Rewind festival announce star line-up for 10th anniversary show
Rewind Scotland is celebrating its 10th anniversary in style by announcing a stellar line-up for the summer gig at Perth's Scone Palace.
AG Barr shares fizz on better-than-feared profits outlook
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr has said signs of a turnaround for its drink brands after a tough 2019 is set to see a smaller-than-feared hit to annual profits.
Commuters warned of disruption from snow and ice
Snow and ice are predicted to disrupt commuters on Tuesday across large parts of Britain, where four yellow warnings are in place.
Seventh suspected coronavirus case in Scotland confirmed negative
A further person in Scotland has tested negative for coronavirus, taking the total to seven.
Sturgeon outlines vision for separate Scottish visa system
Nicola Sturgeon has called on the UK Government to engage with proposals for a separate Scottish visa system aimed at tackling the country’s post-Brexit needs.
Biffy Clyro and Calvin Harris heading to Dundee for Radio 1’s Big Weekend
Biffy Clyro, Harry Styles and Calvin Harris are among those who will perform at Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Dundee this summer, organisers have announced.
Lewis Capaldi in case of mistaken identity at Grammys
Lewis Capaldi suffered a case of mistaken identity at the Grammys.
New £20m research centre to help improve understanding of care in later life
A new £20 million research centre is to be established in Scotland to help improve the understanding of care in later life as the population ages.
Nicola Benedetti ‘honoured’ to win Grammy
Violinist Nicola Benedetti has said she feels “honoured” after winning a Grammy Award at the ceremony in Los Angeles.
BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend to return to Dundee this year
The first acts and location of this year's BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend have been revealed.
Monday night could be the coldest of this winter
The coldest night of winter so far could be approaching, with some areas forecast to hit temperatures as low as minus 10C (14F).
The Big Interview: Gordonstoun’s first female principal on breaking through the glass ceiling
There is no standing on ceremony with Lisa Kerr, even though she oversees an institution which has educated several members of the royal family.
Remembering the acts of defiance which made Jane Haining a Second World War heroine
It was an act of defiance against the horrific treatment of Jewish people during the Second World War.
Police urge killer: ‘If you have any conscience at all, hand yourself in’
A killer who attacked a 79-year-old woman in her Edinburgh home has been told: “If you have any conscience at all, please hand yourself in.”
Two people injured in two-vehicle crash on A9 near House of Bruar
Two people have been injured following a two-vehicle crash on the A9.
Woman, 79, who died in suspected attack in her home is named by police
The woman who died following a “cowardly and despicable” attack in her Edinburgh home has been named by police as 79-year-old Margaret Grant.
Additional person tested negative for coronavirus in Scotland
Another person suspected of having coronavirus in Scotland has now been tested, the Scottish Government has said.
All five Scottish patients test negative for coronavirus
The five people suspected of having coronavirus in Scotland have tested negative, the Scottish Government has said.
William steps up to new royal role as Harry moves to Canada
The Duke of Cambridge has been handed a new role by the Queen as his brother prepares to step back from the royal family.
Former GB and NBA basketball star dies aged 39
Tributes have been paid to former NBA and GB basketball star Robert Archibald, who has died aged 39.
UK hunt for 2,000 Wuhan passengers intensifies over coronavirus concerns
Health officials have teamed up with Border Force agents and airlines to try to track down around 2,000 people who have recently flown to the UK from the region of China most affected by the deadly coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus tests negative for two Scottish patients
Coronavirus tests on two patients in Scotland have come back negative, the country’s chief medical officer has said.
New play will salute the wartime heroics of the Tartan Pimpernel at Scots Kirk in Paris
A Church of Scotland minister, who became a war hero, is set to loudly condemn the Nazis from the pulpit once again.
Princess Royal opens new community hub for military families
The Princess Royal has officially opened an armed forces centre in Argyll after a £2 million refurbishment.
All clear for 14 people in UK tested for coronavirus, but more checks under way
People in the UK face ongoing tests for coronavirus as the Chief Medical Officer for England said there is a “fair chance” Britain will see cases emerge.
Robert Burns features in more than 470 street names around UK, research shows
Scotland’s national bard features in more than 470 road names across the UK, new research has found.
Diageo to post profit growth despite US whisky tariffs
Spirits giant Diageo is set to post higher half-year profits and sales as investors wait to learn the impact of US tariffs on its whisky brands.
Coronavirus: Cobra committee meets as nine people await test results
The Government’s Cobra emergency committee has met to discuss the threat to the UK from coronavirus as nine people wait to see if they have the virus.
14 people tested for coronavirus in UK, five negative and nine await results
More than a dozen people in the UK have been tested for coronavirus, as the Health Secretary said there is an “increased likelihood” of cases occurring.
Five people tested for coronavirus in Scotland
Five people are being tested for suspected coronavirus in Scotland, according to the Scottish Government.
Students planning Chinese New Year return to China face ‘quarantine’ on return
Universities across the UK say they are monitoring the coronavirus outbreak, as one institution warned students thinking of heading home for the Chinese New Year that they would face being quarantined on their return.