Scotland is famous for its weather, and not in a good way. Unpredictability is about the only thing you can rely on, but this ...

By Damian Flanagan There is a curious historical footnote that tends to be forgotten about the Japanese imperial expansion of ...

Fears of World War 3 are rife among leaders, and with Russian leader Putin hinting at the use of nuclear weapons if he feels ...

Closer's senior writer selects 14 best cottage holidays in the UK for a relaxing staycation, from Yorkshire to the Cotswolds.

A 109-mile (175km) diversion has been put in place after a crash closed the A87 near Cluanie in the Highlands. Police were ...

From cloud-gazing to kitchen cupboard picnics, here are 30 free ways to enjoy the coming months Summer always seems to go by in a flash. One minute you are digging out your sunglasses, and the next ...

What began with a dare from a colleague turned into an obsession that has spanned decades and taken him to some of the most ...

The Badger Divide lets bikepackers wind, climb, dip and slalom through some of Scotland's most stunning scenery by day, and ...

The Scotsman’s Highlands & Islands Green Energy Conference held in Inverness shone a spotlight on the country’s renewables ...

Scotland's Greening rules are changing. Experts urge farmers to plan early or risk impacts on both payments and environmental goals.

Top practical presents for hikers, walkers and backpackers, including tested and reviewed outdoor gadgets for all kinds of ...

Kishorn, a former oil and gas industry yard, is being expanded to enhance its capacity to serve the renewables sector.