Anna Smart, 24, who is originally from Fife, started playing the bagpipes when she was only six years old. Now, she is part of a bagpipe pop group called the Rollin' Drones and has played at gigs across the world, helped to break down gender stereotypes in the industry and gained popularity on TikTok for her Scottish twists on modern pop songs.

During 2024/25 there were a total of 6199 homelessness applications made, an increase of 17.2% compared to the previous year

Glasgow City Council and Labour have ended their legal dispute over a councillor who was barred from office just four days after being elected.

Finn Russell is confident Scotland now have the right mental approach to challenge for the Six Nations title as they prepare for Saturday's opener against Italy.

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the Highlands.

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress - Gregor Townsend’s side open their Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield.

Scotland has been dealt a major blow ahead of the Six Nations with captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out of the rugby tournament because of injury.

Scotland's Stafford McDowall will earn a ninth cap at inside centre in place of injured captain Sione Tuipulotu in an otherwise experienced backline to face Italy in their Six Nations opener at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

Dave Cherry, 34, has been named as Scotland's starting hooker. Cherry last played for Scotland in the 2023 Rugby World Cup opener against eventual winners South Africa in Marseille but was withdrawn from the squad shortly after suffering a concussion in a fall at the team hotel.

Celtic are believed to be eyeing a move for the 22-year-old player before the winter transfer window closes. Celtic appear to be eyeing a potential replacement for Kyogo Furuhashi, who has joined Rennes, as the ongoing winter transfer window nears its end.

Despite two fantastic team tries, the Scots came undone in the second half thanks to two tries and numerous penalties. Italy U20 kicked off the match towards the Riverside Stand of Hive Stadium. Scotland U20 won two penalties within the first 90 seconds.