New Year messages from the party leaders in Scotland
The leaders of political parties in Scotland have issued their traditional messages this New Year.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay said: “2025 must be the...
MP urges caution with fireworks this New Year
Jardine urges residents to take care with any Hogmanay fireworks.
Christine Jardine MP has asked residents should help "minimise the distress caused" to communities and...
First Minister’s New Year message
John Swinney became First Minister in 2024, and mentions this important event for him in his message this Hogmanay.
The First Minister said: "Hogmanay and...
MBE for Daydream Believers founder
The founder of education charity Daydream Believers, Helena Good, has received an MBE in the New Year Honour's list.
Ms Good, who has lived in...
New Year Honours List recognises culture, education and sport
In this year's New Year Honours, painter and printmaker, Barbara Rae, CBE, RA, receives a damehood, and others involved in the fields of sport,...
Police advise motorists to avoid the St John’s Road area following...
Police are advising motorists to avoid the St John’s Road area following a crash which happened shortly before 6pm on Monday 30 December 2024.
As...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay – OUTDOOR events cancelled
The organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay, UniqueAssembly, have taken the decision to cancel all outdoor events today and tomorrow - but any indoor events will...
Celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh
More than 50,000 revellers from around the world are expected to arrive in Edinburgh on New Year's Eve for the city's Hogmanay celebrations.
Around 40,000...
Golf balls fetch thousands at auction
Five rare golf balls dating to the 1840s, found at Dundas Castle have sold for £31,620 at auction.
The "featherie" balls were found stored together...
Letter from Scotland
We are treading gently into the New Year. Scotland finds itself at peace, free from floods and famine, and enjoying the comforts of one...
Torchlight Procession cancelled but the Vikings still “invaded” the city
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad, were a fabulous sight on the city streets marking the start of the city’s...
Lighting the menorah in St Andrew Square
On Sunday evening in St Andrew Square the Scottish National Chanukah Celebration took place.
Angus Robertson, Minister for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture,...
Bomb squad called to Firth of Forth after unexploded ordnance device...
Emergency services were called to an Edinburgh harbour on Friday 27 December after an unexploded ordnance device was found.
The discovery was made around 10.30pm...
Brexit means higher costs and more paperwork
The European Movement in Scotland claims that Brexit has led to higher costs and more paperwork for British people visiting EU countries.
In 2025...
Fire breaks out in shop in Tollcross
A fire broke out in a shop in Tollcross opposite the Barclay Church at around 6.30pm on Saturday evening.
A substantial response from emergency services...
Two teenagers taken to hospital following one vehicle crash on A1...
Police are appealing for information following a single car crash on the A1 in East Lothian on Thursday, 26 December, 2024.
The incident happened around...
Grass roots projects in West Lothian do their bit on climate...
A project set up to encourage a grass roots approach to tackle climate change has seen results bloom in its first year.
More than 70...
Hostels income on the increase in Scotland
The income earned by Scotland's youth hostels increased by almost 20% to more than £10 million last year, amid rising popularity among budget conscious...
Number of people working from home in East Lothian trebles in...
The number of people working from home in East Lothian has trebled in the last ten years with one in three employed adults no...
Police officers searching for missing woman find body in water near...
Police officers searching for missing woman Santra Saju have found a body in the water near to Newbridge.
The 22-year-old, from South Gyle, was last...
Speeding – highest in Edinburgh recorded on Stenhouse Road
The highest speeding offence recorded in Edinburgh was on Stenhouse Road according to information gathered from a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. An offender...
Latest list of roadworks and road closures
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Sunflower Scotland – helping the wounded to rehabilitate in Ukraine
Sunflower Scotland is an Edinburgh-based charity which helps Ukrainians in Ukraine.
The organisation was set up two years ago and since 2024 it is...
Flu is on the increase – call for more people to...
Public Health Scotland (PHS) has published new data which shows that flu activity continues to rise steeply in Scotland, including an increase in the...
ScotRail cuts would be “devastating” for disabled passengers
Proposed cuts to staffing hours in ticket offices across the ScotRail network will make it far more difficult for disabled passengers to travel.
The...
Weather “unsettled” but “perfect” for the Torchlight Procession
The Met Office is warning of high pressure over the UK which has led to largely overcast weather conditions, low cloud and fog and...
Car belonging to missing man from Troon spotted near South Queensferry...
Police in Ayrshire are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 58-year-old man reported missing from Troon.
Colin McKenna was last seen...
Three arrests in connection with pyrotechnics offences ahead of Edinburgh derby
Three people have been arrested in connection with pyrotechnics offences following incidents in Edinburgh on Boxing Day.
A 17-year-old and a 28-year-old man have been...
45-year-old man ejected and arrested following alleged racist comments towards Hibs...
A 45-year-old male spectator in the Main Stand at Tynecastle was ejected then arrested after a Hibs player was allegedly racially abused during yesterday's Edinburgh...
Police issue advice to people planning to attend this year’s Hogmanay...
Police in the capital are urging those attending this year’s Hogmanay party to plan ahead and be mindful of weather forecast and travel arrangements.
Edinburgh’s...
