Scotland's 'biggest ever' coffee festival coming this spring

After days of snow and ice, Scotland's chilly temperatures will briefly get milder, but forecasters have warned of more grim weather.

Hattersley-born chef Iain Thomas is a pretty big deal. You might well have tried his food - either at Ancoats’ gastro-pub, Edinburgh Castle, or back in the day at Establishment on King Street - the building that is now home to Italian restaurant Rosso.

Scotland is in for more weather chaos this weekend, as warnings are in place across the country for snow, ice - and wildfires.

Junior doctors in Scotland are getting paid the same as sandwich shop baristas with many taking on second jobs to get by, their union has warned.

A Scottish family who faced being booted out of Australia despite living there for more than 10 years are over the moon after being told they can stay. Mark Green, his wife, Kelly, and their daughter, Rebecca, moved from Prestwick, Ayrshire, to Adelaide in 2012.

The Scottish Highlands have been crowned as the best place in the UK to spot wildlife this spring.

Millions of families across the country have cut household spending and reduced outgoings in an effort to offset the ongoing cost of living crisis which shows no sign of easing up despite extended financial support from the UK Government for 2023/24. The £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme is set to finish at the end of this month and the current £2,500 Energy Price Guarantee is due to rise to £3,000 from April 1, although a campaign led by Martin Lewis has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt not to implement the £500 increase.

Gemma Atkinson is due to welcome a baby boy with her fiancé Gorka Marquez later this year, and on Sunday, the star caused an online stir with a gorgeous new selfie.Taking to Instagram, the former Strictly contestant shared a glimpse inside her latest weekend getaway to Scotland. Gemma – who is set to welcome her second child – looked absolutely flawless in the snapshots.WATCH: Gemma Atkinson amazes fans with pregnancy workout videoIn one candid photo, the 38-year-old beamed for the camera whilst sitting on her jacket.

Boygenius, Fred Again.. and Primal Scream are set to headline Connect Festival 2023 – see the line-up so far below.The three-day event is due to take place at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland between August 25-27.

New research has revealed the best beach in Scotland to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

The host of the BBC’s most popular radio show will make his last appearance this week, saying he has been forced out after 31 years. 

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that over 8 million families across the country receiving means-tested benefits will automatically get a cost of living payment of £301 this Spring. It also announced that over 6.5 million people on disability benefits will receive a £150 payment this Summer.

A beautiful Scottish castle in a secluded glen that dates back to the 16th century is available to stay in this spring.

The latest UK Government figures suggest that almost a third of Scottish households with a prepayment meter have not yet redeemed their energy rebate vouchers. More than 867,000 vouchers were issued in Scotland under the government’s £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme (EBSS) between October and December last year.

Livingston cricketer Jack Jarvis made his senior men’s Scotland debut as they fell to defeat against Nepal.

Strictly Come Dancing has become the most inclusive show on UK TV.

Jamie Quinn is best known for playing Ian in BBC hit comedy Two Doors Down, but did you know that he first made his television debut when he was just a young lad?

Paul Stanley is preparing to shed a tear when he plays the last ever British Kiss show – in Scotland.

Scottish Government’s consultation on proposals to restrict alcohol advertising, TRSNMT and Glasgow Summer Sessions – both DF events – have been named as examples in the section about advertising and promotion at non-sporting events.However, the consultation states: “Although there is strong academic evidence looking at the nature and extent of sports sponsorship in Scotland, as well as the impact sports sponsorship has generally, the extent and impact of sponsorship of non-sporting events has not been researched.”DF chief executive Geoff Ellis has said that the changes would “harm the Scottish economy, harm Scottish artists, harm Scottish businesses, reduce tourism and leave Scotland in a weakened position.”He also added that there would likely be job losses, with ticket prices increasing and music fans heading south instead as a result.In a letter to Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Public Health, Women’s Health and Sport, Ellis wrote (via The Glasgow Times): “This letter is not intended to ignore or try to dismiss the fact that there are problem drinkers in Scotland. Rather, it is to implore the Scottish Government not to pursue the misguided proposal to ban all forms of alcohol marketing sponsorship.”He continued: “A proposed restriction on alcohol sponsorship and advertising will be nothing short of disastrous for Scotland’s live music industry.

State Pension payments are set to increase by 10.1 per cent from April for merely 12.5 million people across Great Britain, including 992,052 living in Scotland. However, despite a record-breaking rise in payments of the contributory benefit, it is estimated that over 1.8 million pensioners are receiving less than £100 per week in State Pension payments.