Two lynx on the loose in the Scottish Highlands | Scotland
Two lynx are on the loose in the Scottish Highlands after being suspected of illegally releasing birds. On Wednesday evening, the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) announced that the animals were roaming around the property. The CNPA said it was working with Police Scotland to determine what happened and assured the public that big cats […]
Three-day snow warning issued for parts of England, Scotland and Wales | UK weather
The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a three-day heavy snow warning as thousands of households clean up after New Year's heavy rains caused flooding, travel disruptions and power outages. Temperatures will drop below freezing over the weekend, with up to 30 centimeters (1 foot) of snow possible across England, Scotland and Wales, cutting off rural […]
Scotland lobbies Trump to exclude it from threatened tariffs on whisky | Trump administration
Scotland's first minister is leading efforts to persuade President-elect Donald Trump to exclude Scottish whiskey from plans to gradually increase import duties into the United States. John Swinney, head of Scotland's devolved government, pressed Trump on the importance of whiskey's economic and cultural status during a “warm and friendly” 20-minute phone call between the two […]
Scotland v Australia: Autumn Nations Series rugby union – live | Autumn Nations Series
main events Show only major events Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature preamble Welcome to Murrayfield. If the forecast for today's match is unseasonably calm, it could be a surprising day. Scotland got off the bus amid an unusual run of autumn games. With an easy win against a team they should have […]
Scotland farm and coffee shop selling flat white for $344, UK’s most expensive cup
It's a hefty price to pay for a cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste thanks to a dairy farm's worth of sweetener. A Scottish dairy company is offering what it claims is Britain's most expensive cup o' joe. The flat white costs $344. It's a […]
Three men arrested after bomb squad called to bus station in Glasgow | Scotland
A bomb disposal squad was called to a bus stop in Glasgow after reports of a “possible suspicious object'', and three men were arrested and evacuated. Police Scotland said Buchanan bus station in Glasgow city center was closed at around 1.10pm on Wednesday “following reports of a possible suspicious object” and the Royal Navy Bomb […]
South Africa run in four tries as world champions prove too strong for Scotland | Autumn Nations Series
There's not much room for debate on this. Scotland gave their all in this game and thrilled their beloved stadium time and time again, but their 4 tries to 0 tells the story. And something familiar there. South Africa didn't seem to be playing any better than us, but they were just too strong. As […]
Murder investigation launched after death of man in North Ayrshire | Scotland
A murder investigation has been launched after police believe a man was killed in a “targeted attack” outside his home in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire. John Taylor, 44, was found seriously injured outside his home in Pollock Crescent at around 1.55pm on Friday, Police Scotland said. Many people tried to help him, but he was pronounced […]
UK heading for frosty weekend, with parts of Scotland well below zero | UK weather
The Met Office has announced that the UK is bracing for a cold weekend with cold air from the Arctic. Forecasters have warned that more winter weather and cold temperatures will mean most people in the UK will need thick coats over the next few days. Saturday is expected to be the wettest day of […]
One dead and three injured after explosion at block of flats in Alloa | Scotland
An explosion in Scotland has destroyed a block of flats, killing one man and injuring several others. Fire and emergency services were called to Alloa at around 6pm following reports of an explosion at a block of flats. A man who was inside the Kelly Road property when the explosion occurred was killed in the […]