Couple can get paid £35k to live in stunning Scottish Borders cottage for free with pet

Outlander fix.For fans looking to immerse themselves back into the world of the hit show, we thought we'd take a closer look at some of the top filming locations in Scotland to look forward to visiting when travel resumes.While the show portrays it as 1940s Inverness, the beautiful town of Falkland in Fife, where the scenes are shot, is worth visiting in its own right.

showing off the Inner and Outer Hebrides as you've never seen them before. The Hebridean Air Services account (@Hebrideanair) is a treasure trove of unbelievable photographs of some of Scotland's best known islands - all taken from a bird's eye view.

independence among young Scots has soared since the 2014 referendum, analysis of new polling suggests.Almost three in four Scots aged between 16 and 34 would vote Yes at a potential IndyRef2, a recent survey by pollsters Survation found.But a stark generational divide over independence remains - with just over one-third of voters aged 65 and over saying they would back the breakup of the UK.The SNP said today that support for a new Scottish state was rising across all age groups, while pro-Union

2020 Safecation Report by consumer spending website money.co.uk has revealed the best destinations for a socially-distanced staycation in Scotland.

Husband and wife Joy and Brian Wilson are sticking together through thick and thin.The couple, from Ayrshire, have shed more than seven stone between them after ditching takeaways and junk food.Joy, 55, suffers from a neurological condition and relies on 71-year-old Brian, who is her carer.When both their weight crept up to nearly 15 stone, they knew they had to make a change to ensure their quality of life.Joy said: “I knew my weight was going up and up, and it wouldn’t stop unless I done

Naman Ramachandran In today’s Global Bulletin, BBC acquires Anna Kendrick HBO rom-com “Love Life”; Rainmaker sells lockdown comedy “Staged” globally; Wooden Horse hires Coeli Cutliffe; Zinc launches Red Sauce label; Marrakesh workshop goes online; and Edith Bowman hosts BAFTA Scotland awards.The BBC has acquired romantic comedy anthology series “Love Life,” featuring Oscar-nominee Anna Kendrick, from Lionsgate Television.

It's almost  impossible to improve a classic biscuit, such as the shortbread produced by Dean’s of Huntly.The 40-year-old recipe was perfected by Helen Dean back in the 70s and remains the same today, with son Bill now overseeing production.World famous, they are exported across the globe but are also available on Aldi’s shelves in the Specially Selected range that celebrates the best of Scottish provenance.Die-hard traditionalists might always reach for the All Butter Shortbread Fingers, but

MSP Ms McAlpine, who has raised the issues with health secretary Jeane Freeman, said: “I believe that we have a responsibility to help children who have been left requiring considerable support for the rest of their lives.“Ms Freeman has reassured me that the Scottish Government is giving careful consideration to all the recommendations in the report and will be consulting with all the patient groups before responding with their plans.

couple who lost their dog in a horrendous house fire has raised over £12,000.Callum Martin, 30, and wife, Melissa, 29, from Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, were left devastated when a horrific fire took hold in their home and killed their beloved Luna on August 10.The couple were out having lunch when they received a phone call from a neighbour to say their house was up in smoke after an electrical fault in their kitchen took fire.Despite best efforts from firefighters, the couple's home could not be

Borders gully. Coastguards were alerted at around 2.16pm this afternoon after the three divers came into difficulty in Eyemouth.

gin fans. The Old Curiosity distillery has launched its first non-alcoholic spirit, created with six natural gin botanicals to deliver a "guilt-free tipple that perfectly captures the genuine flavour of a real gin".

Groupon has lots of exciting UK breaks to choose from, including an amazing luxury stay in a top secret Scottish hotel for just £69 - and we've found a way to get a further £15 off.

Bolton, at around 7pm on May 28, 2020, following a report of fraud. Earlier that day, a woman aged in her 80s had received a phone called from a man claiming to be an officer from ‘Scotland Yard’.

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA top union official has called for a fair pay deal after NHS Ayrshire & Arran staff “put everything in” during the pandemic.Kevin McGregor reckons NHS employees have been “fobbed off” over wage requests.The Unison trade union representative has been calling on the Scottish Government to reopen NHS wage talks this year as part of national campaign Pay Up Now.Health secretary Jeane Freeman had a

Covid-19  in the  Borders in the latest cluster to hit Scotland. NHS Borders Health Protection team are currently dealing with an outbreak in Hawick.The cases are linked to three businesses in the town, Morrisons, the Trinity Bar and Baguette 'N' Go.

SSPCA appeal. The pooches were discovered 'in an appalling condition' on the A68 near Jedburgh on August 22.