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Latest news and events from Scotland. One of the four nations of the United Kingdom, Scotland has a population of over 5.4 million people. Scotland's devolved parliament sits in Holyrood, in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. Scotland is a popular country with tourists from around the world for its breath-taking scenery, culture and arts festivals, and whiskey-making tradition.

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CCTV images released by Police Scotland of Claire who went missing on the Isle of Mull.

Concern grows for woman who went missing on Scottish island days ago

Channel: UK UK 3 hours ago By Noora Mykkanen
The lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park Photo released January 9 2025. A pair of lynx released in the Scottish Highlands in a "highly irresponsible act" have been captured and transferred to a zoo. Police Scotland and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland worked through the night to humanely capture the cats in the Cairngorms National Park on Wednesday.They used live trail cameras near baited traps, while specialist keepers took shifts to monitor any activity.The big cats are now being cared for in quarantine facilities at Highland Wildlife Park, where they will stay for 30 days before being transferred to Edinburgh Zoo.

Lynx dies after big cats released illegally into UK countryside

Channel: UK UK 11 hours ago By Jasper King
Injection bay areas in the Using Space at The Thistle drugs consumption room at the NHS Enhanced Drug Treatment Facility at Hunter Street Health Centre in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday January 9, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

This is what the UK's first drugs consumption room looks like

Channel: UK UK 1 day ago By Sara Odeen-Isbister
Castlebay on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.

The world's only airport where the runway is hidden underwater twice a day

Channel: Travel Travel 1 day ago By Kristina Beanland
Crowds of people walking near St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This UK city is the first to introduce tourist tax — will Brits have to pay?

Channel: Travel Travel 1 day ago By Alice Giddings
The lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park Photo released January 9 2025. A pair of lynx released in the Scottish Highlands in a "highly irresponsible act" have been captured and transferred to a zoo. Police Scotland and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland worked through the night to humanely capture the cats in the Cairngorms National Park on Wednesday.They used live trail cameras near baited traps, while specialist keepers took shifts to monitor any activity.The big cats are now being cared for in quarantine facilities at Highland Wildlife Park, where they will stay for 30 days before being transferred to Edinburgh Zoo.

Lynx dies after big cats released illegally into UK countryside

Channel: UK UK 11 hours ago By Jasper King
Twin sisters missing.

Missing twin sisters 'seemed fine' before suddenly vanishing along river path

Channel: UK UK 24 hours ago By Jasper King
Play Video Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg avoids jail after campaign of domestic abuse

Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg avoids jail after campaign of domestic abuse

Channel: UK UK 2 days ago By Sam Corbishley
People walk in the snow as it covers roads in Buxton, Britain, January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Full list of UK school closures and delayed openings after snow and ice warnings

Channel: UK UK 2 days ago By Tom Sanders
Screengrab taken from PA Video of snow in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Weather warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures. Picture date: Wednesday January 8, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Richard McCarthy/PA Wire

Live tracker map shows where and when snow could hit UK today

Channel: UK UK 3 days ago By Gethin Hicks
Play Video The lynx spotted in the Cairngorms National Park Photo released January 9 2025. A pair of lynx released in the Scottish Highlands in a "highly irresponsible act" have been captured and transferred to a zoo. Police Scotland and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland worked through the night to humanely capture the cats in the Cairngorms National Park on Wednesday.They used live trail cameras near baited traps, while specialist keepers took shifts to monitor any activity.The big cats are now being cared for in quarantine facilities at Highland Wildlife Park, where they will stay for 30 days before being transferred to Edinburgh Zoo.

Two dangerous animals caught in Scotland after being released 'illegally'

Channel: UK UK 2 days ago By Danny Rigg
This lesser known site in Scotland is now an UNESCO world heritage site

'Middle of nowhere' Ice Age bog is an unexpected UK must-visit for 2025

Channel: Travel Travel 3 days ago By Alice Giddings
GLENSHEE, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 07: Skier seen at Glenshee Ski Centre on January 07, 2025 in Glenshee, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued weather warnings as a cold snap sweeps across the UK, bringing bouts of ice, snow, and rain. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Full list of UK school closures and delayed openings after snow and ice warnings

Channel: UK UK 2 days ago By Tom Sanders
Members of the public walk their dogs through heavy snowfall on the high street of Saddleworth, England, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.(AP Photo/Jon Super)

Live tracker map shows where and when snow could hit UK today

Channel: UK UK 3 days ago By Gethin Hicks
Handa island in northern Scotland, United Kingdom

You could be paid £25,000 to be the sole inhabitant of this remote Scottish island

Channel: Travel Travel 4 days ago By Eleanor Noyce

London split by North/South divide with new yellow weather warning

Channel: UK UK 4 days ago By Gethin Hicks
A man is rescued from the flooding at a caravan park near Barrow upon Soar, Leicestershire. Weather warnings for snow and ice are in force across much of the UK after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures. Across England, there are also 198 flood warnings, meaning flooding is expected, and 300 flood alerts, meaning flooding is possible. Picture date: Tuesday January 7, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

Dozens rescued from caravan park after it's submerged by major flooding

Channel: UK UK 4 days ago By Sam Corbishley
GLENSHEE, SCOTLAND - JANUARY 07: Skier seen at Glenshee Ski Centre on January 07, 2025 in Glenshee, United Kingdom. The Met Office has issued weather warnings as a cold snap sweeps across the UK, bringing bouts of ice, snow, and rain. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Full list of UK school closures and delayed openings after snow and ice warnings

Channel: UK UK 3 days ago By Tom Sanders
Harbour Way in Alloa

Mystery over decapitated birds found in remote Scottish town

Channel: UK UK 5 days ago By Danny Rigg
People walk through snow in Balerno, Edinburgh. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued cold weather health alerts for all of England ahead of a week of low temperatures. Amber alerts have been issued from 12pm on Thursday until January 8, meaning a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions, is likely, the UKHSA said. Picture date: Friday January 3, 2025. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

How to find out if your postcode is eligible for cold weather payment

Channel: UK UK 3 days ago By Jen Mills
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