The cosy Scottish Borders inn with a 'roaring fire' you can stay in this winter

The new year is nearly upon us and it’s shaping up to be a hot one in TV land as more and more countries get in on the premium drama series act. Here, we round up 15 of the buzziest titles you’re set to hear much more about over the coming year, from Doctor Who to The Count of Monte Cristo to Netflix Italy’s pornography drama Supersex.

Young carers in Scotland are being urged to do something for themselves during this season of giving and claim the financial support they are entitled to. Social Security Scotland is encouraging eligible people to apply for the annual £359.65 Young Carer Grant this winter.

A man with a super-rare car collection worth £3.9 million was left stunned by the offer he received from WeBuyAnyCar.

A Gartocharn resident has written to First Minister Humza Yousaf with concerns over plans for a windfarm in Alexandria.

People living in Scotland are in a unique position as there are now 14 benefits and payments only available for those living north of the border. A pilot rollout of Carer Support Payment began last month in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles and will gradually replace all new claims for Carer's Allowance, delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

There is no shortage of reasons to visit Scotland's many rural towns and villages, from their breathtaking scenery to their charming independent shops and pubs.

Fair City curler Robin Brydone will enter an upcoming home event close to his heart in fine form after achieving a milestone moment in Canada.

Dame Esther Rantzen says if her lung cancer does not improve with treatment, she is considering the option of assisted dying.

The Scottish Government must not prolong the legal battle following a defeat over Holyrood’s gender reform laws, former SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes has warned.

Pine Hearts nears launch, NME sat down with Scottish developer Hyper Luminal Games to discuss the game’s accessibility support, themes of loss, and “Souls-like level design”.An isometric adventure game set in Pine Hearts Caravan Park, Pine Hearts follows protagonist Tyke as they fill out their hillwalking journal, solve puzzles, and reminisce on their childhood memories of the area.Speaking to NME, creative director Rob Madden shared that Pine Hearts was made following the loss of his father, who passed away from cancer in 2019.“I wanted to make a game about that experience, but it was important that the game told this story in a positive and hopeful way, and didn’t dwell too long on the actual component of loss,” shared Madden. “I think we’ve managed to strike a nice balance between those things in the game.”Besides Madden’s own experiences, Pine Hearts also draws on the likes of The Legend Of Zelda and FromSoftware‘s Dark Souls series for inspiration – the former for its puzzles, the latter for their interconnected areas and levels.

Optical illusions and brainteasers are a great way to sharpen up your mind if you're feeling tired or unfocused.

An investigation into how a senior SNP minister racked up an £11,000 data roaming bill on an official iPad is expected to publish its initial findings next month.

If you've ever cooked Christmas dinner, you'll know that it's not just always about the turkey - having the right starters and sides is essential if you want to impress your guests.

The Scottish Government will give another £2 million to address climate change loss and damage, the First Minister has announced.

The Traitors, which became the BBC’s biggest rating entertainment show in five years on its debut in 2022, will return for a second season in early 2024 and, in a sign of the BBC’s confidence in the format, be accompanied by a spin-off show.

England came back from two goals down to beat the Netherlands and keep their hopes of advancing to the knockout stages of the UEFA Women's Nations League alive.

Kiefer Sutherland learned after meeting the late Shane MacGowan for the first time at a bar in the ’90s. A 2019 anecdote shared by the “24” star is making its resurgence Thursday amid news that the Pogues frontman has died at age 65. During an appearance on Ireland’s “The Late Late Show,” Sutherland, 56, told host Ryan Tubridy about the time he ran into Sinead O’Connor, Van Morrison, Ronnie Wood and MacGowan at a Dublin club.

Travelling Scotland by train offers some stunning views, and travellers can now see the country in all its glory on an epic route that stops in each city.

EXCLUSIVE: It was described by U.S. authorities as the “biggest military computer hack of all time,” and now the BBC is making a feature-length drama about the man behind the keyboard.

Meghan Markle was not welcome at Balmoral Castle while the late Queen Elizabeth II was on her deathbed, according to bombshell claims made in Omid Scobie's new book.