The Dictionaries of the Scots Language (DSL) tell us that a freit is, “a superstition [or] a superstitious belief, observance or act”.

Fallon was in the midst of a solo trip to Scotland when he found himself on an improvised adventure. He checked off a bucket ...

DANNY ROHL has promised to live up to Rangers’ ‘traditions’ after being announced as their new manager. And the German boss ...

Whisky negotiations with the US are about “the hard yards” rather than “one-off photo opportunities”, the Prime Minister has ...

Co-leader Gillian Mackay used her speech to the Scottish Green Party conference to hit out at plans to develop the oil field.

A MAN is fighting for his life after a car crashed into a building in a Scots city early this morning. The horror crash ...

Taylor — Taylor Swift actually got her name from another singer, James Taylor. This moniker means "tailor," just with a ...

A Scottish surgeon who helped people with incurable sight loss to see again after fitting them with pioneering electronic eye ...

Edinburgh Castle: At the other end of The Royal Mile is another prominent chunk of rock that dominates the landscape. This is ...

A heritage trail to mark an anniversary event began life in the library, but how to extend its reach to the rest of the ...

A community group is being awarded funds to restore what is said to be Scotland’s last remaining shoemaker’s shop. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is providing the Birse Community Trust with ...

Gaelic is no longer just a marker of heritage — it’s becoming a powerful tool for innovation, identity and economic growth. Across ...