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Charles III greeted by protesters and fans at Edinburgh ceremony

Anti-monarchy activists and royal enthusiasts stood unhappily side-by-side at the king's Scottish coronation celebration

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King Charles III given Scottish crown jewels

Scotland marked the coronation of King Charles III by presenting him with the country's crown jewels.

United Kingdom

Could the Scottish Orkney Islands really become part of Norway?

The UK territory's proposal to investigate 'alternative forms of governance' provoked international headlines, but what's actually going on?

Destinations

On location: Films from 2023 to inspire your next holiday

The biggest films for 2023 were filmed all around the world, and their locations promise spectacular sights for travellers.

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Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon arrested then released in corruption probe

Police Scotland are investigating allegations that party funds were misused during former first minister's tenure as party leader

Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

Earth News

How did Scotland’s ambitious recycling plan go so wrong?

A European-style deposit return scheme that would have created incentives for consumers to recycle bottles and cans will now be delivered years late.

Earth News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.

Travel News

Summer ‘travel chaos’ warning as Edinburgh airport staff back strikes

Scotland’s busiest airport could be hit by walkouts during the busy summer season due to a row over pay.

Culture news

Not just Florida: Michelangelo's David is causing a stir in Scotland

An advert for an Italian restaurant in Glasgow was rejected over concerns about nudity.

USA

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf trip as indictments loom

The former president was recently indicted for his alleged role in a scheme involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Culture news

The Sean Connery Foundation reveals €1 million grant recipients

The Sean Connery Foundation, set up after the James Bond star's death, has split more than €1 million in funds between four Scottish filmmaking organisations.

United Kingdom

Scottish nationalists 'tearing apart' amid another arrest

Police in Scotland arrested the SNP treasurer on Tuesday in connection with a long-running probe into party finances.

Earth News

Can’t put solar panels on your home? Buy a bit of a solar park instead

Co-owning a wind farm or solar park could reduce your energy bills by 23 per cent and it's totally affordable. Here's how.

United Kingdom

Sturgeon's husband released without charge after party probe arrest

The police force said it would send a report to Scottish prosecutors and that officers searched a number of locations as part of the probe.

Design

Tartan: Not just for royals and the Scottish

The iconic fabric and its rich history is to be celebrated at a V&A Dundee exhibition which will display 300 pieces of tartan from all walks of design

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak says no to new Scotland Independence demand

The UK government appears determined to block the new Scottish leadership from holding a new independence referendum.

Culture news

Scotland's oldest tartan goes on show in history of fashion fabric

The fabric, discovered in a peat bog in Glen Affric in the Scottish Highlands, is thought to date back to the 1500s - and will go on show at the V&A Dundee from 1 April.

United Kingdom

Scotland: New first minister chosen to succeed Nicola Sturgeon

Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland's first Muslim leader.

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25 injured as docked ship topples over in Scottish port

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people were taken to hospital, while 10 others were treated and discharged at the scene.