SPENCE, WILLIAM GUTHRIE (b. Eday, Orkney Islands, Scotland, 7 Aug 1846; d. Terang, Vic, 13 Dec 1926). Trade unionist, politician, and Methodist local preacher. The son of a stonemason father (James ...

In the Orkney Islands, archaeologists close the chapter on a legendary excavation, capping two decades of remarkable ...

From superhero blockbusters to Netflix romantic comedies, Scotland has become an increasingly familiar location for Hollywood to use. In the autumn, Twisters star Glen Powell could be seen in ...

Scotland's benefits bill could soar by £700million under SNP plans to scrap the two-child cap - with fears 'benefits tourists' will relocate to get bigger handouts. The eye-watering cost was ...

Tractor rallies are to be held in every region of Scotland. In a show of unity and strength, all four UK farming Unions – NFU Scotland, NFU, NFU Cymru and Ulster Farmers’ Union - will participate in a ...

A bus left the road near the Brig O' Waithe in Orkney Weather presenter Kirsty McCabe, editor of MetMatters at the Royal Meteorological Society, told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland ...

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Any rational assessment of Scottish (or indeed UK or world) politics at the moment tends to be negative and depressing, so since it’s a new year we thought we’d make an extra-special effort at writing ...

Police Scotland support those who wish to become police officers, special constables or police staff by hosting various online and in-person recruitment events throughout the year. Disclosure Scheme ...

The Off The Ball team speak with Sally Magnusson about Playlist for Life.