The simple shortbread recipe that has just three ingredients

National Property Auctions describes it as a "'fantastic development opportunity".  The Scottish mansion was owned by a 19th-century wealthy family who ran mills. The Elms then operated as a hotel until World War II, when it was transformed into a home for children.

There have been no reported deaths from coronavirus in Scotland in the last 24 hours.Latest figures show the national death toll remains at 2,472 - the same as yesterday.Across the country there have been 26 new confirmed cases of the disease.In Ayrshire, cases hit the 1250 mark - a rise of just one from yesterday's figures.There remains fewer than five people in Ayrshire hospitals with confirmed coronavirus.Fewer than five patients are in intensive care with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.A

cooking her meals - and it's even helped her shed weight.Margaret McKinley, from Edinburgh, has saved an astonishing £2,700 in total since she started cooking her food in advance before freezing it.The savvy Scot said it only takes her a few hours a week to prepare the meals which gives her plenty of free time on weeknights to spend with her family.Margaret said: "I started batch cooking about 18 months ago, because my then 18-year-old son left school and was taking a year or two out to decide

Just Eat takeaway deal to help you, your family and your chosen few enjoy the further easing of lockdown restrictions. Visiting friends and family took another step forward this week with the easing of some rules regarding social distancing.

pregnant again with second babies due within weeks of each other. The sisters have told of their incredible story and said their brother Samuel, who died in a car crash with a deer in February 2019 at age 18 will be looking down and laughing at them.

A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.The 57-year-old – who retired from her post as vice-president of international sales for Monster.com – has always loved cooking, so starring on the show was a real dream come true for her.Now she is providing a weekly recipe for News readers.She said: “I’d like to share some recipes which were inspired by my MasterChef experience.“My recipes use everyday ingredients made into something nutritious and

Black Lives Matter movement. Police have praised activists for staying within social distancing rules, as just two arrests were made.

A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.The 57-year-old – who retired from her post as vice-president of international sales for Monster.com – has always loved cooking, so starring on the show was a real dream come true for her.Now she is providing a weekly recipe for News readers.She said: “I’d like to share some recipes which were inspired by my MasterChef experience.“My recipes use everyday ingredients made into something nutritious and

A brave young boy who is battling an aggressive brain tumour has been given just months to live after after medics found his cancer has returned.

This is the heartwarming moment a Scots toddler unwraps a Barbie doll with a prosthetic leg and excitedly shouts: “Just like me.”

A forest webcam has picked up the magical moment two newly hatched osprey chicks are fed by their mum.

With a scorching heatwave and blue skies in Scotland, summer is well and truly on its way.

As the country starts to ease up on lockdown measures it's easy to get excited about hugging family members and seeing friends again.

A number of weeks ago, Scot Karen Skewies appeared on MasterChef as one of the 2020 contestants.

Crumbly, buttery and deliciously sweet, tablet is a delightful sight for children (and most adults) and of course, the bane of dentists everywhere. 

A brave Scots mum who raised more than £65,000 for cancer charities has lost her own battle against the disease.

They're the salty, flaky and nostalgic Scottish treat with a delicious buttery bite.