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Fergus Ewing will shun the SNP conference in Aberdeen this weekend as the rebel MSP warned the party faced entering a period of "very serious decline". The Inverness MSP is currently appealing his temporary suspension from the Nationalist group of MSPs at Holyrood.

Scotland continues to deal with the effects of the weekend's rainstorms, after more heavy rainfall this afternoon caused further chaos - as a man was photographed canoeing down the street in Glasgow.

James have shared details of a 2024 UK tour featuring support from Razorlight, as well as teased that a new album is arriving next year. Find ticket info and more below.The Manchester rock band will be kicking off a run of summer dates across the UK next year with the tour featuring support from indie heavyweights Razorlight.The eight-show run beings with a slot at P&J Live in Aberdeen on June 3 followed by a stop at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle two days later.

A team of specialist divers from England are continuing to search for missing grandmother Hazel Nairn who was swept away in the River Don last year.

Martin Boyle would love a repeat of his famous Hampden heroics the last time Hibs were in a League Cup semi-final.

The man behind a new podcast series on the Scots cheese wire murder has said 'time is running out' to solve the 40-year-old murder mystery.

A Scots dad says his family is distraught over the news that their much-loved dog may be banned.

Humza Yousaf has defended a plan to start negotiations on independence if his party wins the most seats in Scotland at the next general election.

Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle in September 2022 and, according to reports, the late monarch always knew Scotland was where she'd spend her final hours.

The SNP’s Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has said if there is “scope” to go further over Network Rail’s role in a crash that claimed three lives, then it should be explored.

Prince Harry gave his father King Charles a furious eight-word response after he insisted Meghan Markle didn't accompany him to the Queen's deathbed.

Strictly Come Dancing star Johannes Radebe has recalled the "slap in the face" moment he was stopped by police in Scotland and told he looked "suspicious".

A woman who was raped repeatedly by a serial beast has demanded to address the Parole Board for Scotland before it decides whether to free him early.

September has finally arrived, officially marking the end of meteorological summer and kickstarting autumn.

A Scots gran who stole more than £1.5 million from her employer's business enjoyed expensive family holidays, bought new cars and set up savings accounts for her grandchildren, a court heard.

Certain Barclays bank account owners in Scotland may soon have to travel to England to visit a branch as one location is set to close its doors.

Perth and Kinross schools could close in the autumn after support staff voted overwhelmingly to walk out over pay.

Essential school staff across Scotland have voted in favour of strike action which is expected to start in autumn if a pay deal is not struck.

The Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) is back.

A Scot told how she had to hoover up a giant spider after waking up to the find the arachnid on the wall by her bed.

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Cameron Carter-Vickers believes regular chat and screen clips can help him and Maik Nawrocki create another powerful Celtic partnership.

Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF) head Kate Taylor has put together what she describes as an “eclectic and lively” mix of titles for her first year at the helm. 

A Scots dad has died in Texas after a drunk driver mowed into his golf buggy.Fraser Anderson, 37, was with his two friends when they were struck by a black Escalade SUV at around 2.45am on Sunday.The father-of-two, who is originally from Aberdeen, was pronounced dead at the scene alongside Jacob Wnuk, 37. A third friend, Christopher Standridge, 41, was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died.Devastating images from the scene released by the US media show the wreckage of the golf buggy in the aftermath of the accident.

Kilmarnock provided the biggest story of the opening weekend in the Premiership and had a host of top-class performers.

Former Texas keyboard player Michael Bannister has described Scotland’s music scene as the “Wild West” and claims he was fat-shamed in the industry.

A man has been found dead on a Scots street.

Livingston boss David Martindale heaped praise on his side's defensive efforts as they were able to hold Aberdeen to not even a single shot on target in their opening day 0-0 draw at the Tony Macaroni Arena.

Livingston and Aberdeen played out a goalless draw in a physical contest in West Lothian to get the 2023-24 Premiership season up and running.

Tory Ministers have been accused of “racist” and “inhumane” plans to cram another 900 asylum seekers into Scots hotels by forcing them to share bedrooms.

Three men have been arrested and are due in court after heroin worth £25,000 was recovered in Aberdeen and Liverpool.

Forget the likes of Cornwall and the Cotswolds this summer, heading north to Scotland and the breathtaking scenery and warm welcome you’ll receive there has become one of the top staycation trends over the past few years.

Legendary actor Richard E. Grant has announced his mother Leonne Esterhuysen has passed away at the age of 93. The Withnail and I star made the announcement on a video he posted to Twitter as he paid tribute to the woman who gave him the "gift of life". The Oscar nominated actor, 66, also reflected on their "incredibly complicated relationship".

EXCLUSIVE: Best-of-British streamer BritBox International has added a pair of British dramas to its August slate in the U.S.

A tourist has slammed the highest mountain in the British Isles as "far too steep" in a scathing online review.

The Prince of Wales has taken the next leap forward in shining a light on the homelessness problem that plagues the UK with the launch of Homewards.The project, which has taken two years to put together, is a five-year locally led programme which will demonstrate that together it is possible to end homelessness: making it 'rare, brief, and unrepeated'.To get Homewards off to a flying start, Prince William embarked on a 48-hour tour of the UK where he visited six flagship locations which will be the first to benefit from the scheme. These areas are Lambeth in South London, Bournemouth, Newport, Belfast, Aberdeen and Sheffield.