Scotland's restaurant of the year named at global culinary awards

The beginning of a new year provides a perfect opportunity to make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), your local council and Social Security Scotland.

Scotland has welcomed the first babies of 2023 as parents from across the country celebrate special arrivals on the first day of the year.

Thousands of revellers returned from all over the world to welcome in New Year at Scotland’s biggest street party. Over 40,000 people flooded into Edinburgh for the world-famous Hogmanay for the first time in three years.

With Hogmanay approaching, we're likely to hear some fireworks through the evening. While most New Year's Eve fireworks are carried out by professionals, some like to set off their own displays.

With the arrival of 2023 looming, many of us will be planning to make some changes with some New Year's Resolutions. Most Scots will be tucking into some good food and drink to celebrate the festive period, but come January 1, many of us will be whipping ourselves into shape.

As Christmas passes for another year, many lovers of the holiday will want to keep their festive decorations for as long as possible.

The ongoing cost of living crisis has made 2022 a challenging year for millions of households across Scotland. Soaring energy bills along with higher food and fuel prices brought about by record-breaking inflation means budgets are continually being pushed to breaking point.

A Dumfries and Galloway social worker was applauded by dozens of councillors and officials for her national achievements.

2022 will be the UK’s hottest year on record after the summer’s heatwave and stubbornly high temperatures for much of the year, official figures show.

There is no doubt that nowhere celebrates New Year's Eve quite like Scotland, with a number of unique and historic traditions that are still followed to this day across the country.

Scots are set to be lashed with rain as the Met Office has issued a fresh yellow rain warning for later this week.

A restaurant in Argyll & Bute has been named one of the best destination restaurants with views in the UK.

The number of calls to a leading energy advice service has more than quadrupled over the last year as Scots struggle with the cost of living crisis.

This festive period will be a different type of holiday for many households due to the ongoing cost of living crisis. Soaring energy bills and record-breaking inflation means that money matters are at the forefront of spending, prioritising practical needs and staying in the black rather than stretching household budgets to breaking point.

The start of a new year is a good chance to review your finances and make some quick changes which could help improve your credit worthiness within just a few weeks. Having a strong credit rating can help bring you one step closer to securing finance as it is a way for lenders to check if you are financially reliable, whether you're trying to get a loan, credit card, mortgage or car finance.

Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment are new health benefits replacing Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance for Children (DLA for Child) for people living in Scotland. The devolved benefits will provide financial support for young children and those between 16 and State Pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.

West Lothian’s Alan Crookston Ceilidh Band have been doing a jig in celebration of triumphing in the MG ALBA Scots Trad Music Awards 2022.

A farmhouse with 360 degree views in Perthshire has been named as Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year.

Scotland's Home of the Year is back on screens tonight for a Christmas treat for viewers.

Scotland’s Ukraine minister has told those who fled to the country after the Russian invasion “Scotland is your home for as long as you’re here” ahead of the festive period.