This 'absolutely awesome' Ayrshire castle and country park has been named one of the UK's best days out, and it's not Dean Castle.

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

The benefit is available for people in work who are on low incomes, as well as those who are out of work or cannot work.

A government minister has visited Ayrshire businesses which have been boosted by  recent international trade and tariff deals.

MAJOR retailer Poundland has announced the closure of another store in Scotland. This comes as the brand pulls the shutters down on 12 locations across the UK, including those in Blackburn, Kettering ...

Baroness Jacqui Smith of Malvern, now an education minister, said criminal gangs were allowed to become entrenched under the Conservative government.

A total of 88,238 people were in jail as of Monday, up 231 on the previous week, the Ministry of Justice said.

SALTCOATS Victoria boss Stevie Wilson says his side have "loads to learn" after they fell to their second straight league defeat. The Seasiders were looking to bounce back from last week's loss to ...

A man who was killed in Co Down has been described by his family as a “beloved” father and grandfather. The body of Stephen Brannigan, who was in his 50s, was found in a house in Marian Park in ...

All 13 divisions of Police Scotland contain stations with asbestos, while three - Tayside, Edinburgh and the Lothians and Scottish Borders - include reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), the ...

DALRY Thistle boss Chris Wilson heaped praise on his side for an "exceptional" performance over the weekend. The Garnock Valley outfit faced a tough test on Friday as they travelled to take on Glasgow ...

Kent Police said the man in his 40s died after being attacked during an altercation on the Isle of Sheppey on the north Kent coast.