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NEW research and a five-year study of red squirrel behaviour indicate that conservation efforts targeting one of Scotland’s most-loved species…

ALMOST 60 of Scotland’s councillors have a second job including three posties, two hypnotists and a vet, a data investigation by The National has…

The deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US is also causing the UK to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office said.On Wednesday, the forecaster issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain from 3am on Friday for 15 hours for much of Scotland, including…

The Met Office also predicted some snow in its long range forecast, as cold air travelling across the Atlantic ocean could lead to "unsettled conditions" in parts of the UK

THE deadly bomb cyclone that has sent temperatures plunging in the US is also causing the UK to experience wet and windy weather, the Met Office…

ALBA Party depute leader Kenny MacAskill MP has said Royal Mail should be brought back into public hands in an independent Scotland.

HOLYROOD’S Unionist party leaders are facing an avalanche of questions from the SNP on their “continued support for Westminster control”.

A Place In The Sun star Danni Menzies has been enjoying her festive break in Scotland, and managed to warm up in a hot tub despite the snowy outdoor weather

Five others have also died north of the border, according to Public Health Scotland