Scotland’s first specialist Pastelaria – a Portuguese Pastel de Nata bakery – to open this week

Scots who are looking to start a new life in an idyllic countryside need look no further than Arrochar.

West Lothian's two Scottish Cup first round representatives have discovered their opponents following this afternoon's draw.

A family from Edinburgh have been left 'flabbergasted' after they were forced to cancel their first holiday in years after their energy bills rose from £199 a month in January to a whopping £756 per month.

Talks aimed at ending a council worker strike that has seen rubbish pile up in Scottish streets are continuing amid warnings over the impact on public health. Bosses at Public Health Scotland have told local authorities the “decontamination of public areas where bins have overflowed may be required”.

Martin Lewis has made an urgent plea to the government and future prime minister as households prepare to brace for the increased energy price cap in winter.

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Kids aged 16 and under will get free entry to the game with both sides thanking the other for the agreement.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million pound fund to help over 750 West Lothian families during the cost of living crisis - despite facing criticism for scrapping free school meals for all P6 and P7 pupils this summer.

A sex plot blackmailer who was caught when he left his DNA on a handwritten ransom note has dodged a prison sentence.

Council workers in West Dunbartonshire are considering a better pay rise offer from the Scottish Government - with West Dunbartonshire Council saying they ‘desperately’ need funding from the Scottish Government to manage the proposed improved offer.

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A Scots mum has shared hilarious before and after photos of her daughter's first day of school - which saw the youngster completely floored by all the excitement of starting her journey in primary education.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced that Harrow in London is the fifth location selected to go through the managed migration process from legacy benefits to Universal Credit. The transfer process is also underway for small groups of people in Bolton, Falmouth, Medway and Truro - there are no locations in Scotland currently selected and no indication of when that will start.

Violent crime in North Ayrshire is currently down 0.3 per cent on the five-year average.

Supermarket giant Asda is helping shoppers save some extra cash by officially rolling out their new loyalty scheme to every store across the country.

Millions of households across the country are being warned that the price cap on energy bills could rise even higher than previously forecast next year. Gas prices spiked again on Monday and unless they drop in the coming months, average households could be facing an annual energy bill of £4,722 from January and £5,601 from April.

People are proud of our NHS and proud of those that work for it. The ultimate expression of public thanks were evident during the pandemic, the outpouring of love and support was warmly received by all staff.

A wave of criticism has emerged following the official appointment of a man as Scotland's first "period dignity officer".

Janey Godley has announced her return to live comedy for the first time since she underwent treatment for cancer.

.Today (Monday, August 15), it's officially come into force, meaning councils and education providers in Scotland must legally provide free period products to whoever needs them. Back in 2017, Labour Member of Scottish Parliament Monica Lennon proposed the Period Products Act, which the Scottish Parliament unanimously approved in 2020. Lennon described the legislation as “a big milestone for period dignity campaigners and grassroots movements which shows the difference that progressive and bold political choices can make,” adding that:“As the cost-of-living crisis takes hold, the Period Products Act is a beacon of hope which shows what can be achieved when politicians come together for the good of the people we serve.”In a press release, Scotland's Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison provided the following statement: “Providing access to free period products is fundamental to equality and dignity, and removes the financial barriers to accessing them.