NHS Scotland spends nearly £30m on locum psychiatrists in a year

First Minister-elect John Swinney wants more immigrants to solve the worker shortage crisis caused by Brexit.

A once-buzzing Scottish nightclub that hosted the likes of Kylie Minogue and other music legends is now nothing more than an empty shell.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) has been in the spotlight since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak first shone a light on proposed welfare reforms for benefits delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) last month.

The health board has apologised for the “anxiety” caused after hackers gained access to confidential medical records.

Scotland could host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 without cash from the public purse being used to pay for the event, MSPs have been told.

The May bank holiday arrives this weekend and Scots could end up seeing some pretty warm and sunny weather - which will be welcome news for many people.

A popular restaurant with locations in Glasgow and Edinburgh has been crowned the 'Best in Scotland' at a prestigious awards co-founded by Gok Wan.

New research has revealed the "loneliest" neighbourhood in Scotland, where many residents say they have no close friends.

Lindsay Warner is a countryside ranger at the National Trust for Scotland's Glencoe National Nature Reserve (NNR), and for her it’s the dream job.

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at Scotland’s nature reserves? And what exactly a countryside ranger’s job entails? Now’s your chance to find out, with our exclusive Day in the Life of a Ranger competition with the National Trust for Scotland.

If there is one thing Scotland is known for, it is its history, which is as fascinating as it is bloody.

Humza Yousaf is set to resign as Scotland’s First Minister ahead of forthcoming confidence votes.

Women who travel to the US under a Scottish Government scheme to fix a medical scandal face a postcode lottery of follow up treatment after returning home.

Aldi Scotland's much-loved 'Best Home Bar' competition is back, offering a year's supply of beer as the grand prize.

Two NHS Ayrshire & Arran nurses have been announced as finalists at the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Scotland Nurse of the Year awards.

Scotland has nearly 10,000 empty council houses - enough to end the child homelessness epidemic.

NHS Scotland has failed to find a doctor to lead its controversial child gender services clinic despite a five month search.

celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary, touched down at Aberdeen Airport Wednesday, from which they were whisked away to Birkhall, their Highland retreat located on the Balmoral Estate.While it’s unclear exactly how long the couple will enjoy some much-needed downtime, the pair — who flew from RAF Northolt in north-west London — are likely to spend some quality time given the chaotic start to the year the family has had.As Charles continues to receive cancer treatment, Camilla has been frequently stepping in for her husband to attend various royal engagements over the last few months.After landing in Scotland, the pair were driven for about an hour to their estate, where they’ll be spending some “private time” according to palace insiders.Charles’s love for the plush estate, which is nestled on the banks of the River Muick, is well-known, as he often visits whenever time allows.“It is such a special place, particularly because it was made by my grandmother. It is a childhood garden, and all I’ve done, really, is enhance it a bit,” the King told Country Life of the estate’s gardens. What’s more, the residence holds a special place in both of their hearts as it’s where they spent their honeymoon after tying the knot in 2005.Since then, they’ve made it their tradition to spend their anniversary at the estate each year.The pair, who tied the knot on April 9, 2005, celebrated their 19th wedding anniversary on Tuesday.They marked the occasion with a private celebration that included an intimate “romantic dinner,” according to the monarch’s former butler Grant Harrold.Charles, who is in the thick of his cancer treatment following his diagnosis in February, has been forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda since

A car has been swept from a village seafront into the water as Storm Kathleen buffets Scotland with high winds. Footage from Lower Largo in Fife shows the grey vehicle being pulled into the Firth of Forth and battered by huge waves.

Laura Anderson shot to fame on Love Island back in 2018 and she’s now one of the most well-kent faces in Scottish showbiz. Ahead of getting her big break on the ITV2 reality dating show, Stirling-born Laura worked as a hairdresser and then cabin crew for Emirates.