Lifestyle

With the right ingredients, mince pies are a gourmet treat (Picture: Matt Alexander/PA)

Ban mince pies?! Christmas isn't Christmas without them

Christmas is a time for doing things we don’t want to do because it makes other people happy

Harry Potter fans’ Jacobite Fort William-Mallaig steam train in safety battle

Operator West Coast Railways rejects Office of Rail and Road regulator’s requirement for central doo...

Rhubarb at Prestonfield House

Restaurant Review: Prestonfield House, Edinburgh

We try three tiers (and more) of Christmas treats

9 adorable pictures of Christmas nativity plays Gary Flockhart

Gary Flockhart

Caesar’s destruction of Roman democracy is a warning from ancient history

BBC documentary of Julius Caesar tells the story of a populist who overturned the centuries-old Roma...

What to watch out for when the temperature drops - Martyn James

Whenever the weather gets colder, things can go wrong. So here’s my guide to a few of the main probl...

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Ad Feature Kirsty Summers: searching for New Skills for Scotch Whisky

Think celebrating Christmas is 'un-Scottish'? Time to bring back the 'Daft Days' Susan Morrison

Woman slipped on ice

I'm not walking on ice without YakTrax on my winter boots - Gaby Soutar

The biggest redevelopment of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow in its 145-year history is expected to completed by the end of 2024. Picture: Alex Brady

First look at revamped Citizens Theatre as reopening plans are revealed

Why do cats get the zoomies?

What is the world's smallest cat breed?

Which cat breed is most likely to bond with a new owner?

Which cat breed acts most like a dog?

Which cat breed will shed the most fur?

Here are the 10 most Instagrammable cats on 2023.

What cat breed is the most popular on social media?

Dogs - Best of 10 Things

10 of the laziest breeds of dog

The 10 breeds of adorable dog with the most health problems

The 10 smelliest breeds of adorable dog that need regular baths

Laziest Dogs: Here are the 10 lazy breeds of adorable dog who don't mind skipping the occasional walk - including the loving Cavalier King Charles Spaniel 🐕

The 10 most destructive breeds of dog that are prone to chewing

The 10 fittest breeds of dog who love endless walks and exercise

The 10 best guard dogs to protect your home and family

Cats - Best of 10 Things

10 ways to know if your cat loves you

10 of the best breeds of loving cat for an elderly owner

Here are 10 breeds of adorable cat that have the fluffiest fur

Cat Love: 10 ways to know if your cat loves you

Which cat breed acts most like a dog?

Which cat breed is most likely to bond with a new owner?

The top 10 fluffiest breeds of cute cat

Bars and restaurants

Find the finest foodhall favourites, as well as perfect country gifts, clothes and festive furnishings at Scotland’s destination department store. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Shop for Christmas from the finest suppliers – all under one roof

Paddy Fletcher, left, and Ian Stirling of Port of Leith Distillery. Image: AwAyeMedia

Whisky: dram fine city slickers

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Whisky: fake booze pirates will not win

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Whisky: from bootlegging beginnings to a multi-billion-pound industry

The Scapa Noust tasting room

Whisky: visitor numbers on a high

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We want people to enjoy our whisky responsibly - Tom Sallis

The exhilaration of bikepacking, if you can travel light – Alastair Dalton

The newly-opened Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel in West George Street, Glasgow. Pic: Contributed

Review: Sandman Signature Glasgow Hotel - Scotland on Sunday Travel

An aerial view of The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Why Dubai tops the list for a winter sun break - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Sir Michael Palin's Big Three Adventures, available as BBC DVD box-sets, benefit from regular viewing. Picture: Scott Reid

Humour, insight and passion: Michael Palin takes top honours in TV travel world

Staycation

The V&A Dundee, designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, is the centrepiece of an ongoing regeneration of the city's waterfront.

'A great deal of emptiness' - Dundee's striking V&A leaves me feeling a bit sad

Exclusive W Edinburgh opens: first look at luxury hotel

The hot tubs at Stobo Castle. Image: contributed

Ad Feature Christmas gift guide: presenting sanctuary

Dabton House exterior Pic: Walter Dalkeith

Travel review: Dabton House, Dumfries & Galloway

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

An overview showing the series of buildings that face onto Hanover Street, Princes Street, Rose Street and Rose Street Lane in Edinburgh city centre.

Edinburgh to see 'under-used' buildings transformed into luxury hotel suites

Travel

Tourists enjoy a beach in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.

International tourism has almost rebounded to pre-Covid levels, report says

Here are five hidden gem cities you should visit in 2024. Cr. Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 5 hidden gem European cities you should visit in 2024

Where will you fly next? Cr: Getty Images/Canva Pro

Here are 10 of the best cities in Europe to visit

Outdoors

Skiing: AI might destroy us, but first it's going to make snowsports better

Sam Garthwaite negotiating a waterfall on the River Etive in Glencoe. (Photo by Jake Garthwaite)

Stand-up white water paddle boarding to star at Fort William Mountain Festival

Photo of a halo around the moon above houses in Staffordshire (Pic: Ben Light/PA Wire)

Halo moon: ‘night-time rainbow’ as social media users spot ‘unbelievable’ moment

Vinnie Jones approved clothes for country living

Ad Feature Christmas gift guide: Vinnie Jones approved clothes for country living

As Top Gear is 'put to rest', for me Jeremy Clarkson was and still is the tops

The best and most beautiful castles to visit in Scotland (Getty Images via Canva Pro)

The 14 most magnificent castles to visit in Scotland

Head outside and you’ll be rewarded with a walk to remember forever, Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Discover the winter adventures waiting on your doorstep

Arts and Culture

Outdoors books 2022: Essential reading for lovers of wide-open spaces

13 items dog owners should take on summer walks to avoid emergencies

10 expert tips for taking your dog on a camping or caravan holiday

Outdoors books 2022: Essential reading for lovers of wide-open spaces

These regal birds gave me goosebumps as I watched them return against all odds

Two pigeons were found dead with swastikas carved on their chests in a riverside town in Cambridgeshire - Credit: Adobe

Swastikas carved into dead pigeons - two arrested

Why government must act to stop ticking timebomb that is bird flu Philip Lymbery

Cars

Not all dogs enjoy car journeys as much as these three.

The 10 adorable breeds of dog most likely to suffer car sickness

Drivers can sometimes be confused about when to use their fog lights.

When drivers should - and shouldn't - use their car fog lights

Careless car drivers risk hefty fines over winter.

Tips to avoid shelling out up to £18,000 in motoring fines this winter

Driving in wintery conditions can be a challenge.

Winter Driving Advice: How to stay safe on the roads in ice and snow

Homes

Bob Dylan. Picture: PA

Bob Dylan sells Highland retreat for £4.25m to whisky makers

The exterior of Auchengarroch at 16 Chalton Road. Image: contributed

Charming Victorian villa with Arts and Crafts additions

What is it? A beautifully presented upper townhouse in the Capital which has been lovingly refurbished by its current owner. Period features can be found throughout and there are breathtaking views over Edinburgh Castle.

Three's a charm: Grand Capital homes now on the market