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One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Scottish holiday park to reopen in Easter after record £4m upgrade

Global workplace mental health summit returns to Edinburgh: date and details

Nicola Sturgeon speaking at the OEUK debate (credit: OEUK/Marcos Bevilacqua)

Exclusive North Sea workers being 'misled' and 'let down', says Nicola Sturgeon

Cabinet secretary for Education, culture and Gaelic Mairi McAllan visits Broughton High School

McAllan: 'School welcome bag uncosted but will be value for money'

Ethos coffee and brunch at 8 North Street, Havant was rated five on March 13.Photo: Adobe

New brunch and sober bar spot to open in Edinburgh

Michael Marra MSP

'Labour will rediscover its soul' under my leadership, says Marra

Mingulay in the Outer Hebrides is owned by NTS property PIC: Julian Paren/geograph.org.

Mapping the future of uninhabited islands in the Outer Hebrides

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

Duncan Findlater, Amy Findlater, Ben Reade and Hollie Love Reid

New £170k East Lothian mill to connect Scottish farmers and bakers

Aaron Whitworth-Foster

Scotland's Health Awards 2026 - the nurse who just keeps giving

Phoebe Waller-Bridge launched the Keep It Fringe fund.

Keep it Fringe announces funding for artists - only if they're English

Michael Marra is running for Scottish Labour leader

Exclusive Michael Marra vows 'national renewal' in Scottish education

Awareness of autism, ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions is growing - but the impact on parents is still being understood, with new research highlighting the 'alarming pressures' of those who work and care for their child. PIC: Getty Images

'Alarming pressures' on working parents raising neurodiverse kids

Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and the Legacy Museum.

The US lawyer bringing slavery museum to Scotland

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander (Yui Mok/PA)

Exclusive MPs to meet Scots Secretary to discuss 'Highland premium'

Mr Jonathan Hannay, consultant surgeon at NHS Golden Jubilee, took the Global Citizenship Award at Scotland’s Health Awards in 2025.

Scotland's Health Awards 2026 - search for medics with a global touch

Exploring Scotland’s coffee scene with the UK’s best roaster

The panel was speaking at Shedinburgh.

Launching 'very splashy' London show 'cannot compete with the Fringe'

Rachel Reeves (Aaron Chown/PA)

Here's who is replacing Rachel Reeves at her cancelled Edinburgh show

The Colintraive to Rhubodach ferry

Hay's Way: Shortest ferry ride, warm welcomes and a poem from a window

Suspect named as Sharif Ahmadzai leaves court on Wednesday accused of homicide of Edinburgh woman Elisabeth-Jane Ross

Death of Edinburgh woman in Athens 'devastating', say locals

Council leader Jane Meagher (left) with Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth in Princes Street

Council chief condemns FM's 'shameful' lack of response on Princes St

The new office will increase Carplus’s operational capacity

Ad Feature Carplus opens new office as part of continued business growth

Ben Mason, a pupil at Woodfarm High, is now pursuing his place at Oxford University after a stunning set of results at the East Renfrewshire school.

From Oxford to a career in social work, pupils share results and hopes

The health and safety incident happened at Torness Nuclear Power Station.

Electrician 'seriously injured' after falling from height at Torness

Pupils at Barrhead High, in East Renfrewshire, celebrate their outstanding exam results.

Scotland's exam results 'incredibly positive' as pass rates increase

Bays Geocrab on the Isle of Harris

Isle of Harris community given £1m to buy 11,000-hectare estate

Nick Nairn

Chef Nick Nairn on 40 years on the job why he is not ready to retire

Woven and Civerinos Hot Honey whisky

Scots businesses team up for hot honey whisky collaboration

Joe Fagan

Exclusive Anas Sarwar's comms chief working on Joe Fagan's leadership campaign

Michael Marra

I would 'unite and renew' Scottish Labour as leader

Scottish Labour MSP Joe Fagan

You will never see me in the Lords - I only want to serve Scotland Joe Fagan

Alan Cumming and Ewan McGregor at Pitlochry Theatre

Ewan McGregor to star with Alan Cumming in play of 'beautiful' film

Monica Lennon announced last week she would run for the Scottish Labour leadership (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Exclusive Monica Lennon confirmed as MSP and 'has numbers for leadership race'

Highlanders from The Clanranald Trust for Scotland at Duncarron Medieval Village for the launch of the new Scotland: The Home of Outlander locations guide. PIC: Colin Hattersley / VisitScotland

Replica 12th Century village in central belt stars in Outlander guide

Faerie tea & Island rum among products awarded Great Taste Awards 2026

Sir Ian Wood with Atul Rastogi, Luxmi Tea Group.

Sir Ian Wood - the humble billionaire driven by hard work and heart

Daniel Sloss has been performing at the Fringe for almost two decades. Pic: Troy Edige

Exclusive Daniel Sloss: I get the fear of 'is this festival dying?'

Anas Sarwar

Analysis 'Bewildering' moment in Scottish Labour as Sarwar's bombshell dropped

Concerts of the Future will be at Summerhall.

How you can perform with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - virtually

The Lion in the Trenches room

Clan heirlooms at heart of Loch Lomond Arms re-design by Russell Sage

Buchanan Street, the heart of Lawless Glasgow

Glasgow is lawless? Thomas Kerr misses the true spirit of the city Catriona Stewart

Newhailes House, near Edinburgh

The hidden UFO history of country house near Edinburgh

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to the site of the fire in Union Street, Glasgow, ahead of the roads reopening

Glasgow Central looking ‘fantastic’ as area fully reopens after fire

Eleven Fifty Five has opened in Finnieston, Glasgow

'Friendly' Scots Irish bistro added to Michelin Guide

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries