Liverpool defender Andy Robertson faces extended sidelines after shoulder surgery, missing Scotland's vital European Championship qualifiers against Belarus and Denmark in major blow for Steve Clarke's side.
New research exposes Scotland as having Western Europe's worst child poverty levels, with experts warning of devastating long-term consequences for the nation's future.
Scotland faces an unexpected cold snap as freezing air from Scandinavia sweeps across the region, bringing plunging temperatures and potential disruption this week.
Lithuania approves construction of a first-line defence system along its borders with Belarus and Russia, marking a significant hardening of NATO's eastern frontier amid regional security concerns.
The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Shetland Islands as powerful winds and torrential rain threaten travel disruption and potential flooding across the region.
The Met Office has escalated weather warnings for Scotland's Northern Isles as powerful winds threaten travel disruption and potential damage. Orkney and Shetland face the brunt of the severe conditions with gusts potentially exceeding 75mph.
Exclusive reports reveal the devastating human cost of Alexander Lukashenko's ongoing repression in Belarus, with citizens facing torture, imprisonment and death as the regime tightens its grip.
Scotland faces severe disruption as Storm Amy brings torrential rain and 70mph winds, with Met Office amber warnings in place until Sunday. Essential travel advice and safety updates.
Scotland faces dramatic weather shift as Met Office issues yellow warnings for thunderstorms in Glasgow and flooding in Highlands, with travel disruption expected.
Thrill-seekers can now experience Britain's most extreme attraction - a giant swing that catapults riders 131 feet above Loch Lomond's shores at 60mph. For £90, are you brave enough to face the ultimate adrenaline rush?
Discover the extraordinary story of the Kingdom of Kubala, a self-declared sovereign tribe living secretly in the Scottish wilderness with their own monarchy and laws.
Discover the charming coastal town of Oban, known as Scotland's seafood capital, where stunning landscapes meet culinary excellence and rich Scottish heritage.
A community of African heritage faces removal from their self-declared Scottish kingdom near Luss in a contentious land rights case that has drawn international attention.
Discover why Edinburgh's controversial visitor levy isn't just another tax burden but an investment in preserving the city's magic for future travellers.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke has resisted calls to include Newcastle's Anthony Gordon in his squad for the crucial World Cup qualifiers, keeping faith with his established attacking options despite growing pressure.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke announces surprising squad changes as veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon returns and Anthony Ralston gets nod for Euro 2024 preparations.
Alexander Lukashenko makes calculated overtures to Western nations, seeking to leverage Belarus's strategic position while maintaining ties with Moscow. Analysis reveals his growing confidence and changing geopolitical calculus.
The Scottish Government announces automatic annual increases to minimum alcohol pricing, intensifying efforts to reduce the nation's devastating alcohol mortality rates.
Discover how a guided cycling tour in scenic Perthshire offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, with luggage transfers and local expertise handling all the logistics.
Motorists planning to drive Scotland's famous North Coast 500 this winter face a massive 80-mile diversion as a vital section near Lochcarron closes for essential landslide protection works from October to December.
After a remarkable Bundesliga resurgence with Werder Bremen, Oliver Burke ends his five-year Scotland exile. Discover the nomadic winger's journey back to the international stage.
Russia is developing a new 'Intervision' song contest with allies like China and Belarus, a direct response to its ongoing exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest. This move signals a deepening cultural divide.
A damning report exposes the dire state of Police Scotland's estate, with repair costs soaring to £232 million. Critical failures in custody suites and leaking roofs plague stations across the nation.
The International Olympic Committee is under intense scrutiny as 35 nations, including the UK, US, and Israel, demand a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from the 2024 Paris Games, challenging the IOC's proposed 'neutral' status.
Russia, China, India, and Belarus are forming a rival 'Intervision' song contest as a cultural counterweight to the Western-dominated Eurovision, signalling a new front in the global battle for soft power influence.
Ukrainian tennis star Elina Svitolina withdraws from the Billie Jean King Cup tie in solidarity with her nation, citing a 'hard rule' against competing with Russian and Belarusian athletes without neutrality agreements.
A bombshell report reveals the staggering £700 million per year cost of the SNP's net-zero climate policies, posing a severe risk to Scotland's public finances with no clear funding plan.
Scottish Parliament unites to pass 'Suzanne's Law', a crucial new measure ensuring faster police response for vulnerable missing adults, inspired by the tragic case of Suzanne Pilley.
Exclusive investigation reveals a systematic operation, backed by Belarus, to transfer Ukrainian children from occupied territories for political re-education and military training, sparking war crime allegations.
Vladimir Putin announces plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus by July, marking a major escalation in the standoff with the West and NATO. Full analysis of the strategic implications.