Staff from Scottish Power Energy Networks have been working round the clock to restore electricity following Storm Eowyn.

The sum is the highest among Scotland’s 14 health boards, with nearly £4 million spent on agency nurses over the same period.

Thousands of people have lost access to NHS treatment in recent years as practices either close or go private, with no dentists taking on new NHS patients.

Castle Kennedy near Stranraer makes a special map of visitor attractions beholden with legends, myths and dark secrets produced by the Scottish Caravan, Motorhome and Holiday Home Show and Andy The Highlander.

A historic fair in the south of Scotland has been put at the top of a "red list" of endangered events due to fears it will be moved from its traditional location by a flood prevention project. Dumfries hosts two fairs - in March and September each year - in the Whitesands area and has done so for centuries.

Wind speeds topped 100mph as buildings were damaged, trees felled, roads closed, drivers injured and schools and supermarkets closed.

The Met Office issued a red weather warning for Friday as very strong winds are expected to disrupt the country.

Follow here for all updates including traffic disruption and closures as Scotland is battered by winds forecast to gust up to 100 mph with a rare red extreme weather warning issued.

One of the strongest storms in decades leads to cancelled flights, suspended rail services, and closed schools.

All trains across Scotland will be suspended, hundreds of schools will close and police have warned people not to travel in the areas affected by a rare red “danger to life” high wind weather warning issued for parts of the country on Friday.

Fewer than 2,000 online surveys have been completed so far on plans for a new national park in Scotland, according to the body in charge of

IN December, more than £1 million was granted to environmental charities to help restore Scottish biodiversity and tackle the