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ExxonMobil fined £267k over five ‘extremely flammable’ gas leaks

Scottish restaurant calls in liquidators after 47 years in business

Eleven Fifty Five has opened in Finnieston, Glasgow

'Friendly' Scots Irish bistro added to Michelin Guide

The Melville Unit is housed in the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's teenage mental health ward faces safety concerns

Black Aberdeen Angus

Mass cattle cull will not be attended by inspector after phone threats

Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. Picture: PA

Parents condemn 'failure' over maternity unit delays and safety fears

The new Michelin Green Stars in Scotland this year included Timberyard, The Torridon and The Free Company

Michelin to scrap sustainable Green Star award

St Leonards police station is one of Scotland's busiest custody centres. An inspection has recommended staffing levels are reviewed.

Police urged to review staff levels at station after 'damning' report

The Whitehouse Restaurant is the latest addition to the Michelin Guide.

Two Scottish restaurants added to Michelin Guide 2026

Young prisoners ‘spending far too long locked in cells’, says watchdog

LOMA by Graeme Cheevers

Two Scottish restaurants gain AA Rosettes in spring 2026 update

Sitting beneath Margo on Miller Street the city centre, Sebb’s is an underground venue blending food cooked over fire, a dedicated cocktail kitchen and a state-of-the-art sound system. The combination of craft cocktails, small plates, moody lighting and music gives it a lively winter vibe. Recently added to the Michelin Guide. 68B Miller St, G1 1DT.

Inside Scottish bar that won Michelin's exceptional cocktail award

Scotland gains two new Michelin star restaurants

Four Scottish restaurants awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2026 Guide

Hospital told to improve maternity care decade after baby deaths probe

The Dowans Hotel is playing host to over 40 events.

‘Stunning’ Scottish whisky hotel named top travel destination

Allan was sentenced at Kilmarnock Sherriff Court.

Man sentenced after starved dog found dead in crate on balcony

Edinburgh Royal Infirmary

NHS Lothian faces SNP intervention over maternity unit failings

A total of 56 restaurants are in the 2026 selection for MICHELIN Guide Abu Dhabi.

Ad Feature The fourth edition of the Michelin Guide Abu Dhabi has been launched

Gleneagles is the only Scottish hotel with three Michelin Keys

Every Scottish hotel awarded Michelin Keys

Kittens sit in their shelter. SPCA are being balloted over strike action. Picture: Adam Gray/Getty Images

Scottish SPCA workers to vote on strike action after rejecting offer

Redwood Wines in Dunkeld has been named the best local restaurant in Scotland by the Good Food Guide

'Cosy' wine bar & restaurant in beautiful town named best in Scotland

The winners were announced at Dubai’s fourth MICHELIN Guide Ceremony, held at Address Sky View

Ad Feature Dubai gets first 3-star Michelin restaurants

Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Patient safety concerns found at maternity unit

Boath House is a listed Georgian mansion that's now a boutique hotel.

Outdoor spa, fine dining & bar - plans revealed for Scottish hotel

Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Inspectors find contaminated equipment at hospital in follow-up visit

Lisa Telfer (left) with one of the surviving animals

Edinburgh woman who starved dog to death banned from owning animals

The prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh. Image: Danny Lawson/PA

Exclusive Fettes College inspected amid 'racial discrimination' claim

Berwickshire High School in Duns

Education chief rejects call to learn from transformed Scottish school

Pupils in a school corridor Picture: John Devlin

Parents want whistleblowing hotline for concerns over Scottish schools

Maternity unit inspections are to begin in Scotland from January

Maternity unit inspection plans revealed following baby deaths spike

Inspectors made a return visit to Forth Valley Royal Hospital in January. Pic: Michael Gillen

Inspectors find improvements at FVRH

The Flying Scotsman passes over the Forth Bridge near North Queensferry in Fife. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Investigation launched after Flying Scotsman collision left two people injured

Exclusive Donald Trump's resort rapped by hygiene inspectors over food safety issues

Clerkhill School has been visited by HM Inspectors.

'We belong. We believe. We achieve' at Clerkhill School

A number of key strengths of the school were identified by Inspectors.

Kininmonth pupils are 'welcoming and proud of their school'

UK theme parks and fairgrounds face major health and safety checks after high speed incidents - list of rides

Breaking Extra safety checks on 100 fairground and theme park rides across UK

Ruth Perry was the headteacher at Caversham Primary School (Photo: Brighter Futures for Children)

Breaking Headteacher blocks Ofsted inspection after death of fellow head

Meethill School in Peterhead has made considerable improvement since a last visit by inspectors.

Inspectors note improvements at Peterhead school

Inspectors praised the articulate and friendly young people.

Mintlaw Academy gets glowing report

Staff members at Allandale who achieved a top rating for their care of residents.

Peterhead care home leads the way in excellence with highest inspection rating

Staff at Elrick Nursery were praised for giving “nurturing care and support” to youngsters.

North east nurseries receive Care Inspectorate visits
Three north-east nurseries have been visited by inspectors to assess the care, support and education it provides for youngsters.

Kellands School Nursery was given four ‘weak’ ratings by the Care Inspectorate.

Inverurie nursery handed 'weak' rating by Care Inspectorate

A contributed image of a ward at Forth Valley hospital from Falkirk Free Press

Patients experienced ‘lack of privacy and dignity’ in hospital, report finds

Covid Scotland: Men with history of sexual violence mixed with women at detention centre

Men with history of sexual violence mixed with women at detention centre

Singleton Park Care Home in Lockerbie

Court suspends Scottish care home's registration over 'serious concerns'

Singleton Park Care Home: Legal action launched to strip care home’s registration after ‘serious concerns’

Legal action launched to strip care home’s registration after ‘serious concerns’

Springfield Bank Care home is being investigated

'Abuse' probe at Midlothian care home hit Covid-19 deaths

Drummohr Care Home
pic: Carehome.co.uk

Wallyford Covid deaths nursing home rapped for 'dirty equipment'

Passed inspection: The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

Concerns over waste, PPE and handwashing at Edinburgh’s Royal Infirmary

HMP Young Offenders Institute (YOI) Grampian.

Young offenders institute healthcare staff are 'overstretched' say inspectors

Online education should be inspected to better inform Scottish government about the effects of the lockdown, says Cameron Wyllie (Picture: Peter Byne/PA)

Why unions are wrong to oppose inspections of online teaching – Cameron Wyllie

Redmill Care Home in East Whitburn, West Lothian. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Care home with 17 Covid-19 deaths still rated ‘weak’ by inspectors

Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.

Staff at Aberdeen hospital reported not sanitising hands and re-using disposable...

Guthrie Care Home in Lasswade.

Edinburgh care home linked to 13 Covid deaths still 'contaminated'

Special powers for pandemic may shape Scottish justice system of the future

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