A blanket 20mph speed limit is being introduced in a Dumfriesshire town. The new restriction will come into force in Langholm on March 28 as a temporary measure for 18 months. Article continues ...

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Heavy snow is set to hit Scotland this week, as forecasters warn of a huge Arctic storm predicted to have an impact across the UK. Snowfall of 3-4cm per hour is expected to arrive on Friday, March ...

The Scottish Highlands region is vast, measuring more than 11,000 square miles in length. There are so many cities, towns, regions and islands in between, it can be overwhelming deciding where to ...

A plan to create a new specific offence of dog theft is set to become law after impressing the Scottish Government. Proposed by Tory MSP Maurice Golden, the legislation would see thieves jailed ...

When visiting Edinburgh, first-time travelers will be able to easily differentiate between Old Town and New Town. New Town's planned streets, squares and public greens occupy Edinburgh's northern ...

Latest updates from your Sport topics will appear in My Sport in the BBC Sport App and in a collection on the BBC homepage. Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt told the assembled media post-match ...

Anna Massie with the very best of folk and roots music from Scotland and beyond. Read more ...

LPS (Lightning Protection Services) was formed in 1992 by a management team with a combined 60 years experience and knowledge of the lightning conductor industry. Under the guidance of Proprietor ...

The SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse had taken leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.