Scotland's most depressing town 2024 - list of 'soul-destroying' places nominated

Scots have been braced for some extremely windy and wet weather as this weekend comes to a close thanks to Storm Isha.

Scots rail services will be closing early tomorrow due to severe winds expected as Storm Isha gets set to batter the nation.

Oppenheimer leading the way with no less than 13 nominations, including best film. Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things is a close second with 11 nods, and then Killers of the Flower Moon and The Zone of Interest which both bagged 9.

Alister Jack has confirmed the UK Government is seeking legal costs from the Scottish Government over its botched gender reform legal challenge.

A popular seaside town has had a helping hand - or paw - with its tourism in recent years, in the form of a much-loved local cat. Parsley has built up a huge social media following for his antics in Oban, and has even had visitors from all over the world.

Scotland’s richest man has announced a loss of almost £9.3 million on his Highland hospitality and estates business.

Every time Kevin Croft needs to visit a bank, he hops on a double-decker to Bury. He hasn’t had a choice since the last one closed in Radcliffe three years ago.

British tourists have named one European holiday destination as the least welcoming, but Scots say they don't have the same issue.

The Department for Work and Pensions has ordered the first Cold Weather Payments of 2024, with around 10,000 people set to receive £25 towards their heating bills.

hit the hardest at the start of the new year, you’re not alone: The post-holiday comedown is certainly real. But does that mean “Blue Monday” is the saddest day of the year? That’s up for debate.Coined in 2005 by UK travel company Sky Travel, the term Blue Monday typically refers to the third Monday of each January (in 2024, that’s January 15).

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is developing a drama series about Bible John, one of Britain’s most notorious unidentified serial killers.

A new list of the "best places to go in the UK and Ireland in 2024" has been published by a luxury travel magazine, including two Scottish destinations.

Excited Arsene Wenger believes Scotland's ability to cope with Germany will set the tone for Euro 2024 as he insists the hosts will not have it all their own way.

The first bank holiday of 2024 is behind us already, with New Year's Day over and done with. There's a bit of a wait until our next bank holiday, which is the long Easter weekend. Last year, we enjoyed an extra day off in May thanks to King Charles' coronation. But this year, England and Wales get the standard eight bank holidays in total, with no other special occasions on the cards.

Scots have turned a page to 2024 and all of it new beginnings - including all the bank holidays we'll enjoy through the year.

If there is one holiday Scotland is known to have some truly unique traditions and legends around, it is Hogmanay.

Almost three million Scots have cut back spending on food and groceries as a result of increasing energy costs, according to advice charity Citizens Advice Scotland.

Happy New Year from everyone at the Daily Record and Sunday Mail. We hope 2024 brings you all lots of treasured moments and lasting memories.

A desperate dog lover moved to Scotland 48 hours before a ban on XL Bully breeds came into force in England.

Comedian Paul Black and singer Lewis Capaldi are among the most influential Scots on social media platform TikTok, according to research.