Many forms of coniferous pines are good in gardens too. Large ones, such as our native Scots pine, Pinus sylvestris, with ...

The judge ruled her partner had been 'provoked' (a term under Scots law). He was given three years on the the grounds of diminished responsibility. Controversially, Scots law allows for ...

As you make your way along the B824 towards Doune, a road flanked by swathes of farmland, you will be greeted by the sight of a towering figure atop the Hill o' Rou. He stands on a rocky plinth ...

Each week, The Herald publishes obituaries of well-known figures in Scottish life. Here, we catch up with some of the notable figures from the arts world we have lost in. 2024. Janey Godley, a ...

As Scots prepare to bring in the bells tonight, they might want to get their cleaning and washing up to date before the clock strikes midnight. That's because tradition states that tomorrow (New ...

This period of increased activity is expected to continue for the next 12 months. Due to the volume of solar activity, the lights have been visible more regularly in areas of Scotland that they ...

Scotland’s most decorated Olympian and former football manager David Moyes are among a number of Scots to receive the King’s New Year’s Honours. First Minister John Swinney paid tribute to the likes ...

Whether it’s gracing your living room during the holidays or embodying the spirit of birth in celtic culture, the Scotch pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of the most important pines. It is the most ...

Leaves – Evergreen needles are 2 per fascicle; about 5” long; dark green; stout; rigid; sharply pointed. Twigs and buds – Opposite branching with waxy and resinous buds. Cones/flowers – A monoecious ...

The Scots College student, a promising basketballer, failed to resurface while two of his friends managed to climb to safety and raise the alarm. In a statement posted to social media on Friday ...

The ancient tree was also known as a “granny pine” - a Scots pine that is older than 300 years old. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to ...

The missing teenager was named as Luca Bennett, a 15-year-old The Scots College student in Bellevue Hill, a harbourside suburb in Sydney's affluent east. Luca Bennett, 15, was swept off rocks into ...