How much are Scotland's national parks really worth?
A new study has been revealed as ministers consider whether a third national park should be created in Dumfries and Galloway.
John Swinney vows Scotland will grasp energy opportunities ‘with both hands’
The First Minister spoke after meeting key figures from the energy sector at UK Government level, including GB Energy chair ...
New BBC Scotland show, The Entertainment Mix, to serve up big name interviews, features and the latest arts and culture news
The Entertainment Mix will include celebrity interviews from the world of events, film, music, and entertainment, in addition ...
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Silent Crime: Shoplifting on the rise across Scotland, but true number of offences likely to be higher
But what exactly does the latest snapshot of crime in Scotland tell us about shoplifting, and is it becoming a bigger problem? As part of a UK-wide campaign launched by National World, the ...
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Ten years on from Scotland’s independence referendum
Neither supporters nor opponents of independence have much to crow about. A YouGov poll suggests that, excluding those who do ...
I moved from the US to Scotland. My social life looks much different here.
I moved from the East Coast of the US to Scotland a few years ago. There have been a few surprising differences in my social ...
Kirkcudbright Primary School given pass marks for Education Scotland
Key strengths under the newly-appointed headteacher and acting depute headteacher included a strong focus on improving ...
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Union votes to accept 5.5% NHS Scotland pay deal
Members of the Unite union working in Scotland's NHS have voted to accept a 5.5% pay rise from the Scottish government. The ...
Scotland agrees to host Commonwealth Games in 2026
Glasgow is to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a deal was backed by the Scottish government. A scaled-down version of ...
Afghan women defy Taliban and continue medical school in Scotland
The Scottish government granted free tuition to female students from Afghanistan to continue studying medicine after the ...
Scotland has highest per capita crowds in Europe
More people attend top-flight football matches in Scotland than any other country in Europe as a proportion of population, ...