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Rare Gwen John portrait to go on display in Edinburgh for first time since 1964
A rarely seen portrait by acclaimed Welsh artist Gwen John will go on public display in Edinburgh for the first time in more than 60 years celebrating her 150th anniversary.
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Hitchhiker who went viral for epic trip calls East Kilbride 'amazing' and 'perfect'
A hitchhiker has gone viral after taking an epic journey from the Czech Republic to East Kilbride
Scottish Labour MP breaks ranks to warn UK Government is failing on national security
The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey has plunged the Labour government into chaos. MPs are now warning that Treasury funding failures leave the UK dangerously vulnerable to imminent Russian threats across the sea, air, and cyberspace.
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City of Glasgow College opens doors to future maritime professionals at Open Day
Anyone interested in a career at sea is invited to discover the opportunities available at City of Glasgow College’s Maritime Open Day on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 2.30pm to 7pm at the College’s world-class Riverside Campus.
City of Glasgow College opens doors to future maritime professionals at Open Day
Anyone interested in a career at sea is invited to discover the opportunities available at City of Glasgow College’s Maritime Open Day on Wednesday 17 June 2026, from 2.30pm to 7pm at the College’s world-class Riverside Campus.
Protesters filmed entering police station during anti-immigration disorder
Protesters linked to a far-right group have been filmed entering a police station in Paisley during this week’s wave of anti-immigration demonstrations.
Biggest Roman complex in Scotland seeks £15k to boost tourism potential
A charity telling the story of a Roman site in Melrose is seeking £15,000 to boost its tourism potential.
John Healey resigns as UK defence secretary over military spending
JOHN Healey has resigned as UK defence secretary ...
'Striking' boutique hotel planned for Art Deco building in Glasgow city centre
Plans have been lodged for a 132-bed boutique hotel at the former C&A building no Sauchiehall Street.
A Celebration of Clay: Potfest Scotland returns to Scone Palace this weekend
This weekend, the historic lawns of Scone Palace will transform into a vibrant canvas of colour, texture, and shape as Potfest Scotland returns for its landmark 30th year.
Tartan Army piped through Edinburgh Airport ahead of Scotland World Cup trip
Scotland football fans were treated to a patriotic send-off at Edinburgh Airport as they departed for the World Cup.
Mum couldn't board easyJet flight and left £700 out of pocket after passport error
A mum arrived at the airport for a family holiday, only to find out she could not board the easyJet flight after being caught out by a passport rule, and had to pay an extra £700
One million pound Colinton Village Hub project seeks final funding push in Edinburgh
A £1 million project to transform a historic coach house into a new community hub in Colinton is entering its final phase.
Dundee University approves £20m cuts plan after hundreds of staff losses
Dundee University has approved a £20m recovery plan, raising fears of further job losses as staff back strike action and unions warn on cuts.
Government in chaos as defence secretary quits over funding row with Starmer
Defence Secretary John Healey has dramatically resigned from the cabinet, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Treasury of failing to fund the nation's military.
Aldi makes shopping change as farmers notice common food is 'different this year'
Aldi has shared some seasonal news with shoppers after making a change to a product it sells
Daughter and husband left Clydebank mum with 'life-threatening injuries' after battering down her door
Paula and Malcolm McGill launched a terrifying assault on her estranged mum, Kirsty Barrie, leaving her bloodied and crawling for help.
Adorable baby Highland cows arrive at museum just outside Glasgow
Eigg and Muck are the latest Highland calves to be born at the National Museum of Rural Life, and have arrived ahead of the attraction's 25th anniversary next month.
West Granton road closed after Edinburgh crash leaves two teens in hospital
Two teenagers were taken to hospital after a car crashed into a building in Edinburgh in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Liquidator appointed to Scottish engineer operating for 40 years over HMRC bill
A Scottish engineer operating for four decades has been placed into liquidation.