Scottish Folds often look permanently surprised, thanks to their big, giant eyes and their ears that are always turned down.

Scottish poet and social media influencer Len Pennie grew up speaking both Scots and English. Now with more than a million followers, she’s leading the charge to popularize the Scots language at home ...

Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, including one bonus day to mark Scotland’s return to the World Cup. | Getty Images Here is every Scottish bank holiday this year, including one bonus day ...

New taxes on expensive homes and private jet travel along with changes to income tax were among the proposals in the Scottish government's latest budget. Scotland's finance secretary Shona Robison ...

Ministers will hope package of measures can aid efforts to retain power in May’s Holyrood elections Ministers in Scotland have cut taxes for the lowest earners by a modest £11 a year, as the ...

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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 ...

The Scottish government has announced changes to two of Scotland's six income tax bands in its draft budget for 2026-27. The proposals will see the threshold for the Basic and Intermediate rates rise ...

Scotland's Social Justice Secretary has warned about "hard choices" in the upcoming budget and defended taxation levels. Shirley-Anne Somerville said those with the "broadest shoulders" would continue ...

Scotland's best traditional dishes that "you need to try" have been named by food experts, with 10 singled out in particular. Although the country is more famous for its whisky and scenery, Scotland ...

Whether you’re a professional musician or you only sing show tunes in the shower, these funny music jokes will hit just the right note Who doesn’t love music? Who doesn’t love jokes? OK, so apparently ...