United Kingdom Queen misses Braemar Highland Games due to health reasons Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attend the Braemar Highland Games in Scotland instead of the Queen because of her mobility problems. 04/09/2022
Climate Fuel poverty in this remote UK community could reach 96% this winter The UK has the biggest gap between the richest and poorest in energy costs as a proportion of income, new IMF analysis shows. 01/09/2022
Biztech news Are underwater data centres the future of the Internet? A US company is developing data centre pods that can be submerged under water to stay cool and reduce carbon emissions. 31/08/2022
See Is the Edinburgh Fringe pushing out smaller acts? The Edinburgh Fringe has returned this year, but as accommodation prices sky-rocket, is it still a viable way for new comedians to make their mark? 17/08/2022
Health Outrage after man appointed Scotland’s first 'period dignity officer' Critics, including former tennis star Martina Navratilova, say the job of a period dignity officer should have gone to a woman instead. 17/08/2022
Health Access to free period products becomes legal right in Scotland Local authorities and education providers in Scotland now have a legal duty to provide free period products to anyone who needs them. 15/08/2022
Uncovering Europe Scotland plans abortion clinic buffer zones, as protests turn ugly Supporters of the buffer zones would defuse an often intimidating atmosphere for patients; while opponents say it clamps down on their freedom of speech and freedom to protest. 08/08/2022
United Kingdom Edinburgh festival celebrates its 75th year with over 3,000 shows Thousands of performers from across the world are in Scotland for the world's largest arts gathering. 06/08/2022
Nature Scottish community ‘defies odds’ to double its own vast nature reserve Langholm bought more than 2,000 hectares from a duke’s estate last year to restore nature. Now they have done it again. 05/08/2022
See Going to Edinburgh Fringe? Here's some advice from veteran performers The biggest arts festival in the world is back. Here's what you need to know for your first time... 04/08/2022
Green News Loch Ness Monster existence ‘plausible’ after fossil discovery Scientists have discovered fossils in Morocco that could give hope to ‘Nessie’ hunters. 01/08/2022
United Kingdom UK Supreme Court to hear Scottish independence case in October Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a new referendum on independence in October 2023. 21/07/2022
Nature Scientists fear these plants with ‘unique genetics’ are going extinct These beautiful plants are disappearing from the UK’s 10th highest mountain, in an ominous sign for biodiversity elsewhere. 14/07/2022
Uncovering Europe Meet the Scots who have changed their minds on independence Feelings of 'betrayal', Brexit, and Westminster scandals have turned these Scots away from supporting their centuries-long union with England. 07/07/2022
United Kingdom London says 'no' to Scotland over new independence vote Nicola Sturgeon said that Scottish democracy 'will not be a prisoner' to Boris Johnson or any other British prime minister. 06/07/2022
United Kingdom 'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval. 28/06/2022
Conscious Travel Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow If you prefer to go with the flow and get away from the crowds, a summer wild camping trip is perfect. 25/06/2022
See Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced. 22/06/2022
United Kingdom Scotland looks to Europe as new independence campaign launched The first minister compared Scotland to other European countries and said after independence, Scotland would be wealthier, fairer and happier. 14/06/2022
Sport Ukraine defeat Scotland 3-1 in emotional World Cup qualifier Ukraine have moved one step closer to competing in the World Cup, after beating Scotland 3-1 Wednesday night. 02/06/2022
Travel News Could underwater tunnels finally link up the remote Scottish isles? Inspired by the Faroe Islands, one British politician is keen to link up the Scottish islands through a series of tunnels - but is this a good idea? 30/05/2022
Uncovering Europe Will Scotland's longest-serving leader deliver an independence vote? Nicola Sturgeon passes her predecessors this week to become Scotland's longest serving first minister - and plans to hold a new independence referendum in 2023. 26/05/2022
Sport Eintracht Frankfurt beat Glasgow Rangers in Europa League final Eintracht Frankfurt won against Rangers in the Europa League final, ending its 42-year wait for a European trophy. 19/05/2022
Women Beyond Borders This woman is recreating expeditions by forgotten female adventurers Elise Wortley is following in the footsteps of history’s forgotten female explorers to prove adventure can be for anyone. 28/04/2022
Travel News This 81-year-old man has climbed more than 200 Scottish mountains After 636 days of climbing mountains, Nick Gardner is now halfway through his challenge. 26/04/2022
Nature Can becoming a 'Lord of Glencoe' really help conserve Scotland? Highland Titles has made thousands of people green 'lairds' - including Beyonce. We investigated what's going on with the souvenir plot scheme. 21/04/2022
