Scottish Water branded 'out of control' over near-£500m spend on private firms

A former Lockerbie publican is calling on the Scottish Government to do more to support the hospitality industry.

A top adviser to the Scottish Government during the coronavirus pandemic told colleagues to delete their WhatsApp conversations on a daily basis, an inquiry has heard.

Scotland's beauty is known all over the world. We are famed for our stunning mountain peaks and atmospheric lochs, and are fortunate enough to have incredible views all across the country.

Ayr United have landed the Scottish Cup jackpot with a trip to Rangers in the last 16 of the Scottish Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Ruaridh Mollica says he had a year to prepare for his “role of a lifetime — so far” in Finnish filmmaker Mikko Makela’s powerful new film Sebastian, which premieres at Sundance on Sunday.

A "beautiful" Scottish island hotel is currently recruiting a number of jobs, and accommodation is provided.

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

With temperatures continuing to plummet and the winter blues in full force, many of us will already be in need of a holiday.

Rylan Clark was quick to fear being sacked after branding his employers 'cowards' over their decision for one of the most-watched reality shows at the moment. The BBC Radio 2 host is clearly as hooked as the rest of us on the new series of The Traitors.

A Stewartry club has chalked up 70 years of taking the floor for eightsome reels, the Gay Gordons and strip the willow.

Last week celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay riled up most of the Scottish population by launching a new £19 burger which, due to its controversial ingredients, had plenty of social media users in a rage.

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.

A Covid bereaved group has called on the Scottish and UK governments to tell the “truth” about the early days of the Covid lockdown in Scotland, ahead of the UK Covid Inquiry resuming north of the border. The UK Covid-19 Inquiry resumes on Tuesday with hearings in Edinburgh over the next three weeks.

Scottish Labour has called for a public health levy on booze sales to help fund alcohol and drug treatment services.

A renowned Russian round-the-world yachtsman is feared to have been lost in storms off the coast of Scotland.

An estimated 12,000 Scots properties have been affected by a burst water main near a primary school.

The Post Office tried to play down the potential impact of its dodgy IT system on criminal trials in Scotland, prosecutors have revealed.

Russell Brand told locals in Kippen where he spent New Year that he wants to buy a holiday home next to them.

Bob MacIntyre says Rory McIlroy and his Ryder Cup buddies have turned estate agents and travel guides to help his American dream.

Three energy firms have been given permission to once again force some customers to have prepayment meters fitted in their homes.