Winter

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Property market has the traditional Spring in its step as the season changes - D...

Love Island 2023 summer start date ‘confirmed’ as show set to return within ‘weeks’

Love Island summer start date revealed - and there’s not long to wait

Best sleds, sledges, and toboggans for everyone to enjoy in the snow

Best sleds, sledges, and toboggans for everyone to enjoy in the snow

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s down jackets for snow

Best men’s ski jackets: keep cosy with men’s puffer jackets for snow

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best duvets for winter and how to chose from down, synthetic or wool

Best electric blankets UK: kingsize, double, single and dual control options from Argos, Amazon and Dreamland

Best electric blankets to keep you warm through winter

Best insulated jackets for women: ladies’ down jackets and coats

Best women’s puffer and down coats for winter 2023

Best running gloves for women from Berghaus, Rab, Proviz

Women’s waterproof, thermal winter running gloves

Decathlon calls for ‘movement breaks’ at work

Best winter running shoes for women from On, Salomon, New Balance

10 of the best ladies’ trail running shoes from On, Adidas, Saucony

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

How to keep warm without having the heating on all day

Best base layers for women 2021: stay cosy and comfortable with smart base layers for outdoor adventures

Best base layers for women: stay cosy and comfortable when outdoors

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

Dehumidifiers UK: prevent damp and mould with a reliable dehumidifier

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

How to insulate your home with curtains - do thermal curtains work?

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Discover a world of wonder on your doorstep this winter

Ad Feature North Highlands, Caithness and Sutherland are the perfect getaway

Wondering when winter starts in 2022? It may surprise you to know there are actually two dates.

When does Winter start UK 2022 and when is the shortest day of the year?

Temperatures have improved since the recent cold snap prompted weather warnings, but winter may hold worse in store (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Scots has more than 400 words for snow. And we may need them – Susie Dent

KT Tunstall PIC: Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images

2023 Arts Preview: The Year Ahead in Pop

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Best winter sleeping bags: high tog sleeping bags for cold weather

Just days until the Next Boxing Day sale and VIP slots have now opened.

How to get a VIP slot for Next Boxing Day sale

(Composite: Kim Mogg/JPI Media

‘Driving in wellies is illegal’ - the truth behind 8 winter myths

Here’s how you can keep your beloved pet pooch warm and healthy during winter.

How to keep your dogs active in winter weather

Jillian Evans, Head of Health Intelligence with NHS Grampian with the booklet.

Winter health booklet and website launched

Starbucks Christmas menu 2022: Two new drinks and seasonal classics return in days

Starbucks announces festive menu including two brand new drinks

How to prepare your home for winter and save £1,000 on energy bills

Technology will help cushion the hardest of blows during the forthcoming winter - but the real worry is people remaining disconnected during the hardest of times, writes John Loudon. PIC: Daria Zuykova.

Technology will help cushion the hard blow of a winter of discontent

Nearly half of households say their energy bill will be their biggest outgoing i...

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Best touchscreen gloves to keep hands warm and use your phone easily

Blankets for winter 2022

The best blankets to keep you warm, including fleecy and heated throws

The summer holidays are almost over for Scotland, but term dates vary for schools depending on their council area.

When do Scottish schools reopen after summer? Exact dates 2022 - check your area

All generations can enjoy a winter ramble (photo: Ramblers)

Walk your way with ramblers this winter

Picture: John Young

Warnings over 'extreme' pressure on Scottish A&E departments as waits increase

Candlemas will be celebrate on 2 February 2021 (Picture: Shutterstock)

This is when the Christian celebration of Candlemas is and why it s celebrated

The Borders General Hospital at Melrose.

Coronavirus in Scotland: NHS Borders cancels operations amid rise in covid19 cas...

Deer-related accidents have soared.

Road accidents involving deer increase by 35 percent

1 in 4 drivers risk £60 fine for ignoring this winter driving rule

The essential winter kit every driver should keep in their car

These are the UK areas most likely to be hit with snow and ice this week

How to keep a winter garden: the essential tools, and when to plant

A view of Buchanan Street in Glasgow City Centre during lockdown tier 4.

'A trade-off which will have a cost' - warnings of Covid danger over Christmas

Humidifiers could help to slow the spread of Covid-19 - here’s how

M&S launches a new Percy Pig range for Christmas - including a giant soft toy

The Third Day stars Jude Law and Naomie Harris (Photo: Sky/HBO)

Everything you need to know about psychological thriller The Third Day - and how...

Paddy Considine as Mr Martin, Emily Watson as Mrs Martin in The Third Day

Look out for the new Sky drama The Third Day - it’s about to become cult viewing

Ali Smith PIC: Angelo Carconi / ANSA via AP

Book review: Summer, by Ali Smith

Jeane Freeman says 90 minute tests will have advantages

Scots to get new 90-minute Coronavirus tests

Early results from human trials suggest a vaccine could be available this year

Scotland prepares winter Coronavirus vaccine programme

Some are wondering whether summer will slow the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Winter could bring a worse second wave of coronavirus - but does the time of yea...

Footage shot on and around the Isle of Iona features in the new film. Image: Gordon Bruce

Watch: The new film on Hebridean lockdown life shot by more than 70 islanders

Walk of the week: Meikle Bin, Carron Valley

Jim McCormick: Wake-up call ends alarm-clock Britain myth

SFA set to blow whistle on Winter

Beltane good way to mark the coming of winter days

Scotland keep their noses to the grindstone

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A screenshot from one of the Red Ice videos uploaded to BitChute, in which white nationalist broadcadter Lana Lokteff describes Humza Yousaf and his family as "enjoying the fruits of a white society." Picture: BitChute

Police launch investigation into racist abuse and threats aimed at Humza Yousaf

First Minister Humza Yousaf (Photo by Robert Perry/Getty Images)

Deposit Return Scheme in ’grave danger’ warning from Humza Yousaf

Analysis of the Scottish Government's consultation on the proposed Land Reform Bill have been released (Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Land Reform consultation highlights little trust in Scottish Government