The SNP has been accused of putting an “expensive sticking plaster” over the NHS as nearly £2 billion spent on temporary nurses and midwives.

A chance discovery by a Scottish metal detectorist uncovered one of the UK’s largest Viking treasure hoards.

Almost 8,000 people may have been spiked by drink or drugs on nights out in Scotland over the last five years. Police ...

More than 2,000 rowers from around the globe are expected in south west Scotland for the SkiffieWorlds championship. The ...

Bluetongue and Schmallenberg differ in spread, signs and risk—especially in Scotland's cooler climate. Here’s what livestock farms need to know.

In positive environmental news, a record number of peatlands have been restored in a bid to help reduce carbon emissions and restore biodiversity, the Scottish Government announced in June. More than ...

Plans to restore a Sandwich Tern colony at Loch Ryan have been recommended for approval by Dumfries and Galloway Council. The ...

A consultation is under way on South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth idea for a dedicated commissioner for Scotland’s older people.

Crimestoppers Scotland has launched a new campaign amid rising concern from communities that off-road bikes are being ridden ...

NatureScot, Scotland's nature body, said deer-vehicle collisions have been on the increase. It said this was due to rising ...

A south of Scotland bridge has reopened to traffic more than 100 days after it was shut suddenly on safety grounds - ...

Industry leaders warn that new sheep movement rules into Scotland may harm trade and livestock planning amid bluetongue control efforts.