Glasgow’s festival of folk, roots and world music has celebrated a record-breaking year, with the highest-ever number of tickets sold in the event’s history. Celtic Connections recorded attendances of ...

Alan Morrison, Head of Music at Creative Scotland, said: “Scotland’s trad and folk artists were at full strength every single day during Celtic Connections 2026. Tradition bearers were honoured, new ...

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking views on a proposal to list the Ubiquitous Chip in Glasgow’s west end at Category B.

As Scotland seeks to boost entrepreneurship, the Open University in Scotland is harnessing its reach and partnerships to unlock untapped ...

As Scotland seeks to boost entrepreneurship, the Open University in Scotland is harnessing its reach and partnerships to ...

The new rules will be introduced in October and are describe as the most significant reform of driver licensing for 70 years.

Humpback whales have devised a clever strategy that allows them to scarf down lots of food in just a handful of gulps. Called “bubble netting,” this well-documented strategy involves swimming in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Valentine’s Day lands on a Saturday this year, giving couples the perfect reason to travel and explore Scotland together. From scenic Highland escapes to vibrant city breaks, the country offers ...

New figures from the Scottish Liberal Democrats show that small businesses have declined in Scotland since 2020. The party’s economy spokesman, Jamie Greene MSP, has called on the SNP Government to ...

The data showed that since 2020, the number of SMEs in Scotland has fallen from 177,020 to 171,660 – a decline of 5,360. Over the past decade, 24 parliamentary constituencies have seen a fall in the ...