An independent Scotland could emulate the world’s most successful small economies, providing the country with an economic boost that is equivalent of £4,100 per person, a new report will argue.
British house prices slid again in March as the property market continues to cool, with London recording its weakest performance since 2009.
After 66 years of reindeer herding "rare" twins have been born in the Cairngorms for the first time.
A £50 million cash pot aimed at helping efforts to reduce the educational attainment gap could end up instead paying to “simply maintain basic services” in Scotland’s schools, Labour has claimed.
Scores of schools across Scotland will share £50 million in funding as the Scottish Government continues efforts to close the educational attainment gap.
A young woman with Down’s Syndrome is the star of a hard-hitting new play which will be performed in Aberdeen and Inverness in the coming weeks.
It has become one of the indelible images in Scottish sporting history; the sight of David Michael Barclay Sole leading his Scotland players into battle before they beat England and won rugby’s 1990 Five Nations Grand Slam at Murrayfield.
Critics have claimed the Scottish Government’s health service funding system is “failing” the north-east.
Kenny McLean cannot wait for the chance to play at the historic Azteca Stadium as he looked forward to Scotland’s challenge matches in Peru and Mexico.
Police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of a teenage German backpacker who had spent time in the Highlands just days before the horror killing in Northern Ireland 30 years ago.
The biggest event of the year, the royal wedding, has finally arrived.
As cakes are cut, bouquets are thrown and the first flutter of confetti hits the floor, every year May marks the official start of wedding season.
Watch these kite surfers get some serious air whilst at Balmedie beach last weekend.
Motherwell winger Chris Cadden hopes he can take his career to a new level after landing his first Scotland call-up.
A giant egg-shaped pod will appear at the Castle Gordon Highland Games in Fochabers this weekend when the National Trust for Scotland invites locals to tell the nation what they love about Scotland.
Former Aberdeen captain Russell Anderson insists Graeme Shinnie’s call-up to the Scotland squad is thoroughly merited.
Health bosses were last night urged to focus on how to deal with an ageing population after figures revealed Orkney has the highest death rate in Scotland.
A slow spring has put a damper on Scottish retailers, according to new figures out today.
Westminster has been urged to “respect the will” of the Scottish Parliament and make further changes to key Brexit legislation, after MSPs refused to give their consent to the EU Withdrawal Bill.
Police have been called to a two-vehicle crash involving a Vauxhall Corsa and Audi on a north-east road.
A stunning collection of images of life in Scotland compiled by an Aberdeen photographer has been purchased for the nation.
Nicola Sturgeon has set the goal of reducing childhood obesity by 50% in the next 12 years – with TV chef Jamie Oliver saying the target shows Scotland’s First Minister “cares” about youngsters’ health.
Nicola Sturgeon has set the goal of reducing childhood obesity by 50% in the next 12 years – with TV chef Jamie Oliver saying the target shows Scotland’s First Minister “cares” about youngsters’ health.
Immigration policy should be devolved to UK nations and regions after Brexit to cater for different labour needs, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Equifax says uncertainty about security may be one of the reasons why more than a third (34%) of Scottish consumers prefer using cash, rather than contactless, when buying goods and services.
Scottish rural management and property consultancy Galbraith says too many investors are missing out on healthy returns from forestry.
A teenage girl has been missing for four days after disappearing on her way to college.
The Scottish Government could be hit with a £1 million bill for making it easier for claimants to budget with Universal Credit welfare payments.
The AA has called the number of potholes around the UK a “national disgrace” after finding massive car repair bills are costing drivers and insurers at least £1 million a month.
Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis is backing the excitement of the top six as a better alternative to some meaningless end-of-season games in England.
Jeremy Corbyn said he has “never” supported Scottish independence on a visit to Glasgow to call for Navy shipbuilding contracts to stay in Britain.
A woman has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of a six-month-old girl.