Dumbarton Castle reopens after lengthy closure for conservation works

Gary Glitter will now die behind bars after being recalled to prison just weeks after his release, the former head of Scotland Yard's Paedophile Unit has said. Mike Hames predicted the 1970s glam rocker, real name Paul Gadd, would now spend the rest of his life in jail as he will always represent a danger to children. The Probation Service confirmed on Monday that the 78-year-old paedophile was being recalled to prison following a breach of his licence conditions.

Barclays has announced the closures of 14 of its bank branches across the UK - including one in Scotland.

If you're venturing along the North Coast 500 this spring, you may come across what is believed to be the smallest castle in Europe.

Lukas Gage has some thoughts about the new interest in his love life!

Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has praised Harry Kane's commitment and desire after he reached 20 Premier League goals once again.

Shakira, Shakira! The 46-year-old songstress, at long last, has revealed exactly how her hips don't lie, and the explanation drove Jimmy Fallon to euphoric levels.During her Friday appearance on, Shakira opened up about how her "BZRP Music Sessions, Vo. 53" collaboration with Argentine DJ Bizarrap came about, telling Fallon it was actually her 9-year-old son, Milan, who insisted they collaborate. «He has a very good ear, very good taste,» said Shakira of Milan. «And he's a big Bizarrap fan.

Doubly romantic! Christina Hendricks announced her engagement to boyfriend George Bianchini, revealing that there was more than one proposal.

Avril Lavigne and Tyga are back from their trip to Paris for Fashion Week, and the dating rumors following them likely won’t slow down anytime soon.

One of Ayrshire's busiest roads has been closed in both directions following a crash.

Real Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted his side would not give up in their Europa League tie with Manchester United, despite losing 4-1 in the first leg.

The Only Way Is Essex favourite Courtney Green has been labelled an "incredible beauty" as she delivered a stunning new beach snap for fans on Instagram.The reality TV star is currently in Phuket, Thailand to film the latest series of the show, where the beaches are golden and sandy, and the waters shimmer with a turquoise blue. But the brunette beauty stole the show in her latest swimsuit offering as she posed next to what appeared to be driftwood on the shore.

Maya Jama has taken a quick break from her busy Love Island presenting schedule to head to Paris Fashion Week with her pals, after recently seeing four Islanders dumped from the ITV2 show.The TV presenter, 28, recently jetted to South Africa to deliver the news to the Love Islanders before heading off on a one-night trip to Milan with her celeb pals. Maya has now headed to France for Paris Fashion Week with a group of friends, and she's been busy documenting the lavish trip on her Instagram Stories with her 2.7 million followers.

A minibus hit debris on a major Ayrshire Road after a lorry flipped yesterday afternoon.

A frantic search has been launched for a Glasgow man following his "out of character" disappearance. Brian Lundie, 41, has been reported as missing from the Ballieston area in the city.

Vice France Editor-in-Chief Paul Douard has announced the closure of Vice Media Group’s Paris-based French subsidiary in a tweet.

A beautiful Scottish castle in a secluded glen that dates back to the 16th century is available to stay in this spring.

Dame Emma Thompson became "seriously ill" each time she attended the Academy Awards. The 63-year-old actress found the "pressure and glare" of the Oscars "too much" to deal with, admitting she developed a "sort of allergy" to such occasions. She said: "Both times I had to do the Oscars I got seriously ill.

The BBC has apologized to JK Rowling for the second time in less than a month after she was accused of having transphobic views on a live current affairs show.

Kelsey Parker, 32, told fans she still feels "angry, sad and lonely" after her husband Tom Parker died from a brain tumour in 2022. Kelsey, who shares two young children with the late The Wanted star, thanked him for the "best years of her life". She shared a picture of herself and Tom kissing in view of her 400,000 Instagram followers, as she spoke candidly about how she was feeling this Valentine's Day.

A Scots contestant on The Chase has been branded an "embarrassment" following a quick decision he made on the hugely popular ITV programme.