Ardrossan Harbour, once a vital link to the Isle of Arran, is set to be bought by the Scottish government and upgraded so ferry services can resume. Discussions with private operator Peel Ports about ...

For over 90 years, the Loch Ness Monster has captivated imaginations as Scotland’s most enduring myth. Born from a 1933 photograph and sustained by mystery, media, and tourism, Nessie symbolizes ...

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A rare fish which dates back to the Ice Age is continuing to thrive in a loch where it was introduced after becoming extinct in Scotland, a survey has found. Vendace, said to be the UK’s rarest native ...

A survey has revealed that Britain's rarest freshwater fish is continuing to flourish in Dumfries and Galloway. Vendace had been extinct in Scotland until being reintroduced at Loch Skeen near Moffat ...

The Dounreay Tri Floating Wind Demonstration is a step in the right direction. Scotland is investing a lot in offshore wind energy projects. This wind turbine is not anchored to the bottom, as is the ...

A area of Perthshire was hit by three earthquakes within 17 minutes of each other today with residents fearing “an explosion”. First people were woken up by light shaking in their homes after a 3.3 ...

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