Falkirk whisky distillery gets green light for 'Mary Queen of Scotch' brand

Scots experts working to combat online child sex abuse are set to get a "game changing" cash injection of £30million. Crime fighting body INTERPOL said the private funding deal will equip frontline police with skills and data to more quickly rescue children at risk of abuse and help catch more perpetrators.

Kate Middleton has been taking a break from the spotlight of late as she continues her journey back to health. And there are very few places in the UK where the Princess of Wales would be able to step out for a coffee and go unnoticed like a normal person but one small Scottish village nestled away in the countryside allows her to do just that.

Holyrood bosses are investigating claims staffers for SNP MSPs used the taxpayer-funded postage system for the general election.

A minister who comforted the late Queen in her final days and supported the royal family following her death has said he feels "honoured" to be recognised by the King.

A new £130 million Eden Project in Dundee has officially been given the green light. Councillors met in the City of Discovery last night to approve the planning application at the old gas works on East Dock Street, less than a mile away from V&A Dundee.

As the sun shines brighter and the days grow longer, it's time to dust off those chequered blankets and fire up the barbecues for some splendid summer gatherings - and what's a feast without a sweet finale?

Brits are raving about a lesser-known island that's a paradise for birdwatchers.

Phillip Schofield is reportedly in talks for a television comeback.

Falkirk was among the top performing Scottish councils for numeracy and literacy in 2022/23, while the percentage of pupils moving on to positive destinations is rising.

Placebo have announced details of a second feature-length documentary, This Search For Meaning. Check out the trailer below.The project is an intimate and enlightening portrait of the band, which explores both the meaning and subject matter behind their songs, while also diving into their evolution as a group and as human beings.Created by Scottish award-winning filmmaker Oscar Sansom, the documentary won’t simply present a narrative about the origins of the band, it’ll instead take a deep dive into the legacy they created through their themes of surveillance, culture, scrutiny, sexuality, gender identity, addiction, trauma and more.It’ll also include informal conversations with both vocalist-guitarist Brian Molko and bassist–guitarist Stefan Olsdal, as well as contributions from artists who either admire or have been inspired by Placebo.

Manchester Airport has issued guidance for football fans heading to Germany over the coming weeks for the Euros to ensure they have a smooth journey. The northern travel hub is expecting around 100,000 passengers to fly to Germany for the football tournament.

The first ever Green MSP has handed Scottish Labour a pre-election boost by joining Anas Sarwar’s party.

A man was “seriously” assaulted in Perth city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning, June 8.

A ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings went ahead in the Falkirk village of Bonnybridge despite vandals cutting the flagpole rope that was to be used in the event.

If you're a fan of whisky and are keen to take a further step into the world of Scotland's national drink and explore new flavours, then picking out a peated (or smoky) Scotch could be your next adventure.

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Whisky is Scotland's national drink and something many Scots - and others across the globe - enjoy supping. It can be an acquired taste and, of course, each whisky has its own characteristics.

A Falkirk group campaigning for justice for women affected by changes made to their pensions without proper warning has called for the support of candidates in the General Election.

An "authentic" Glasgow restaurant is currently serving up a Sunday roast for two with dessert for just over £50.

New statistics from Social Security Scotland show that 685 applications for Carer Support Payment were made by the end of March, with 430 claims processed and a decision letter issued. The data also shows that some 68 per cent claims were successful, equivalent to 292 applications, while 13 per cent were denied (56) and 19 per cent (82) were withdrawn.