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The Cooperation Band after a recent performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Scottish premiere of brass band music inspired by Booker-winning novel

Heather Johnstone is a KTP Associate: Peatland Management Project Officer and is leading a new peatland restoration project with RWE and the University of Highlands and Islands in Caithness

Renewable energy projects can benefit Scotland’s peatlands

Readers' Letters: What on Earth has happened to this island? Scotsman Letters

Here is the exact time you can see the solar eclipse across Scotland

Eclipse viewing glasses certified with the ISO 12312-2:2015 international safety standard .

How to view the solar eclipse safely - even without glasses

A partial eclipse should be visible from the UK, with around 90 per cent of the sun covered. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Best spots in Scotland to view this week's solar eclipse revealed

The newly discovered planet, Beta Pictoris d, is at the centre of this image, taken using a powerful telescope in Chile. Picture: ESO

Scots astronomers help discover faint exoplanet in distant system

SNP ministers are being told to utilise Scotland’s geothermal potential.

Exclusive Ignoring 'significant' gothermal power source 'risks energy security'

A researcher from Historic Environment Scotland explores the ground underneath Machrie Moor stone cirle on the Isle of Arran

Previously unknown ancient site found under stone circle on island

The Tories are on the right side of oil and gas argument Brian Wilson

The Strawberry Moon will light up the night sky later this month.

When is the next Full Moon in 2026? How to see June's Strawberry Moon

Henry Raeburn's portrait of James Hutton

Father of modern geology hailed on 300th anniversary of birth

Inside the Edinburgh house that's won Scotland's Home of the Year

Disappointingly the Blue Moon isn't actually blue.

Next Full Moon 2026: Here's how to see May's Blue Moon

If the skies stay clear you are in with a chance of seeing plenty of shooting stars over the next week.

Lyrid Meteor Shower 2026: How to see the oldest recorded meteor shower

In Pictures: Artemis II lands safely back on Earth

NASA astronaut and Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch looking back at Earth.

When will the Artemis II splashdown UK time?

May's full moon is known as the Flower Moon,

Next Full Moon 2026: Here's how to see May's Flower Moon

Professor Gillian Wright, recipient of the 2026 Tycho Brahe Medal

Highest honour for Scots astronomer who helped us see how stars form

Glasgow facility behind tech powering modern internet celebrates 20 years

The 'diamond ring' phase of a solar eclipse.

Solar Eclipse 2026: Everything you need to know

April's full moon is known as the Pink Moon.

When is the next full moon in 2026? How to see April's Pink Moon

We'll be able to see our neighbouring planets in the night sky this week.

Planetary Alignment 2026: See six planets align in the night sky

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What's inside the Salmond files? Salmond's 'floodgates' warning

The Call to Earth team is taking part in the World's Toughest Row event. Picture: World's Toughest Row

Hebridean adventurer describes 'amazing' Atlantic adventure

The BMA in Scotland is balloting resident doctors on industrial action (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Readers’ letters: Bring public sector pensions in line with real world

Loch Lomond launches

A snapshot of just a few Scotch whisky launches unveiled in 2025

Keep your eyes to the skies this weekend.

Geminid Meteor Shower Scotland 2025: How to catch the celestial show

Look to the skies tonight and you may catch a magical sight.

Orionid Meteor Shower 2025: Shooting stars to be visible in Scotland

I met 'track bashers' in a Glasgow rail depot

The meteor shower will be most visible on Wednesday evening.

How to spot the Draconid Meteor Shower in Scotland tonight

This month's full moon will be more dramatic than usual.

October Supermoon 2025: Here's how to see the Hunter Full Moon

Signs of autumn are starting to appear all around us.

When exactly is the autumn equinox 2025? Exact date, time, meaning

A self-styled "African tribe" has been evicted from privately-owned land in the Scottish Borders - and has moved over a small fence.

'African tribe' evicted from woodland - but set up over nearby fence

King Atehehe, his queen Nandi and handmaiden Asnat who have set up camp in woods in Jedburgh.

Sheriff issues warrant to remove African 'tribe' from woodland

An image taken in Falkirk showed the meteor trail in July. Picture: Mark Gilmour

Hillwalkers urged to bag a meteorite in once in a century opportunity

The planet TRAPPIST-1e

Alien life theory as possible atmosphere identified around exoplanet

There will be a total lunar eclipse viewable from Scotland this weekend.

Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 in Scotland: How to watch the phenomenon

The Harvest Moon will be lighting up skies (clouds willing) this month.

September 2025 Full Moon Date: Here's how to see the Harvest Moon

A northerly luxury destination is taking the visitor experience to new heights with a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ aerial view of the world-famous North Coast 500 in the Highlands.

Scottish hotel launches first flights over famous North Coast 500

X Muse cocktails at the Amethyst bar in Edinburgh.

I tried 'hidden' Edinburgh bar with £10 cocktails - it's a must-visit

London Luton Airport (LLA) launches the LLA Lilo Exchange, a library of pre-loved inflatables for holidaymakers to borrow this summer. Returning flyers can drop off their used lilos and enjoy a free Fast Track security pass, making future journeys at the UK’s simplest, friendliest airport even smoother.

Top 10 ‘buy and bin’ holiday items revealed as peak holiday season commences
Over half of holidaygoers (51%) have admitted to purchasing new inflatable floats for their trips, only to ditch these just eight days later. The result? A stag...

The potential Viking site lies close to a chapel ruin on Nave Island, Islay. PIC: geograph.org/Rob Farrow.

Search for Viking life - and boat burial - on tiny Nave Island

Magical moments by Prezzee

Calling all Scottish explorers for new Jurassic World Rebirth AI-immersive exper...

The Cruachan Power Station – also known as the Cruachan Dam – is a pumped-storage hydroelectric power station in Argyll and Bute with enough capacity to power almost one million homes (Picture: John Devlin)

Water can do a power of good in our green energy mix

When you could spot Pluto.

Exact date you could see Pluto as dwarf planet reaches peak brightness

The muonophone has been created by Dr David Mahon and artist Lomond Campbell.

Scottish physicist to turn cosmic rays into music for Fringe show

Penguins at Edinburgh Zoo are treated to mounds of ice by keepers to help them cool down in the hot weather last week

Yoghurt and hot air: Let's take some heat out of climate change debate Paul Wilson

Geologists have confirmed that cracks in the earth helped create many of the Inner Hebrides.

Scientists discover volcanic vents that forged the Inner Hebrides

Krypto

Krypto the Superdog: Everything we know about Superman's best friend

There's plenty on this summer for families at Vue

Plenty of summer family fun at Vue venues across Scotland this school holiday

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge, one of the most popular places in Britain to mark the date.

When Is The Longest Day 2025? Summer Solstice date, time, traditions

34 per cent of those who skip breakfast do so because they don’t have enough time in the morning

A quarter of Brits skip breakfast most days

Digitally created image of a red Moon in the night sky.

Watch: Strawberry Moon to be extra low in sky - when to see in the UK

The full moon rising above hills in Scotland

Explainer Here is what time the Strawberry Moon will rise in Scotland tonight

This life-sized 3D model of a mammoth is to feature in the new Giants exhibition.

The exhibition of 'giant' prehistoric animals coming to Scotland

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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