While many Scottish insults and expressions are well known, one thing that you might not be aware of is just how many unusual and hilarious place names there are in Scotland. From streets to villages ...

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Slogans are important for advertising, but few restaurants keep the same one for long. Here's how 15 chains have changed their catchphrases over the years.

But Burns Night is not only celebrated in the Land o' Cakes - it is honoured in Northern Ireland too. In straths and green valleys, along glens and up braes, people will celebrate Scotland's national ...

An annual Charleston cultural event that's been going on for more than half a century announced an unexpected cancellation for 2026. The Scottish Games, a heritage festival organized by the Scottish ...

The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to its child payment benefit, changes to income tax and new taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel. Finance ...

This weekend, Central Winds Park in Winter Springs will resemble the rolling hills of Scotland, complete with bagpipes, Highland games, herding dogs and even haggis. These festivities are a part of ...

The Scottish government has announced plans to change income tax thresholds as part of its Budget for 2026-27. Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the proposals would mean 55% of Scottish taxpayers ...

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The Scottish government has unveiled its draft budget for 2026-27 - with a boost to the Scottish Child Payment and homes worth more than £1m to face higher council tax bills. Finance Secretary Shona ...

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Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Scottish government said it planned to introduce a “mansion tax” on homes valued at more than £1mn and to ...