From grand castles steeped in history to sleek urban retreats and cosy countryside inns, Scotland offers some of the most spectacular hotel experiences in the world. Whether you’re seeking the ...

For the bright-eyed preppies of Mackay, Isaac and the Whitsundays, it’s the beginning of a lifelong journey of learning ...

UK-based infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has initiated the construction of the new Nairn Academy school in Scotland. The Highland Council awarded the £61m ($77.1m) contract to Balfour Beatty at ...

Today, March 8, check out the Westwinds Residents Spring Bazaar, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 38275 3 Ave. "Spring is almost upon us. Come and check out the Westwinds Spring Bazaar. There will be artists ...

ALL good things come to an end, and this is my last regular column for The National. In a decade of writing for the paper, I’ve scribbled ...

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 8 and 14 March. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk.

A woman has been charged in connection with wasting police time following reports of a sexual assault and robbery in Nairn. Officers were probing claims a woman was attacked between the town's ...

A 39-year-old woman was accosted by the couple on a riverside footpath between Church Road and Jubilee Bridge in Nairn at about 2.30pm on Monday. Police Scotland said the victim was sexually ...

When it comes to choosing a river cruise, don’t assume paying more will guarantee you a better experience. We asked hundreds of customers about their experiences to help you find the best brand for ...

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This is the River Severn, the longest river in the UK. I’m in a place called Ironbridge where the River Severn runs through. And later locals Riley and Maisie will be joining me on the riverbank ...