Scottish gull-proof waste bags trial gets underway

We've all seen gulls causing having in town centres and seaside locations all over Scotland by ripping open bin bags with their beaks. But now...

Saving Scotland’s wildlife – on screen every week

The real-life stories of Scottish animals in need are continuing each week. Each Monday night, BBC Scotland shows Born to Be Wild, a 10-part series...

A thriller that will grab you from the word go

Scots writer Catherine Deveney grabs you from the first sentence of The Chrysalis. This gripping novel, as the title suggests, tackles issues of transformation. The...
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Five of the worst storms which have hit Scotland

Think of the Scottish weather, and the chances are you'll not come up with images of sunshine and blue skies. Most of us are more...

How many of these Scots words do you know?

Do you know your napper from your hochs?  The first comprehensive survey of the Scots language in over 60 years is taking place - and...

The gin invasion of whisky’s heartland

A gin festival is being launch this summer in the heart of Scotland’s most famous and prolific malt whisky-producing region. The team behind the Spirit...


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