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Flying Scotsman passes over the Forth Bridge as part of a series of events to celebrate her centenary. The world famous steam locomotive left Edinburgh before heading north to Aberdeen.

Flying Scotsman pictured steaming towards Aberdeen on centenary tour

London is forecast up to 19C by The Met Office

Met Office warns of high UV levels as UK temperatures reach 21C

Lister Mills in Manningham still dominates Bradford's skyline

The UK’s most miserable cities revealed - see top 10

Madness announce ‘C’est La Vie’ UK tour - how to buy tickets

Madness announce ‘C’est La Vie’ UK tour

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Brenda Page & Christopher Harrisson

Elderly scientist jailed for murdering ex-wife 45 years after crime

UK to trial new groundbreaking endometriosis treatment

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

The weaher could be mixed across the UK this week. Photo: Shutterstock

UK set for drastic difference in temperature at start of February

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast

Warning to UK drivers as four new driving laws come into force

From new car features to new cities implementing low emission zones, here are the four new driving rules live in the UK

Beer Day Britain celebrates all beer (photo:Adobe)

Beer Day Britain: which city has the cheapest beer?

Paw Patrol Live returns to the UK with 'Race to the Rescue'

LNER encourages customers to book ahead for Easter Break

The office catch-ups most missed by home workers

Traditionally, the Met Office used to use a single location in the country to define a white Christmas (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

When was the last white Christmas in the UK? Date it last snowed on Christmas Da...

Will it be a white Christmas this year? (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Snow and frosty conditions to hit parts of UK over Christmas period - here's the...

Searching for the positives on an EV tour of Scotland

Will you be getting one? (Photo: Lego)

Where you can buy the Star Wars, Marvel and Harry Potter Lego advent calendar 20...

Catherine MacDonakld

Catherine is inspired by the dress of her forebears

Mr Gove was spotted partying until around 3am (Photo: Getty Images)

Stunned clubbers spot Michael Gove partying in nightclub until 3am

These are the UK's top 20 friendliest cities

UK's timekeeping habits as average adult stresses about being 7 minutes late

How an ancient Egyptian artefact was discovered in Aberdeen - and what it is?

Scottish drivers enjoy UK's cheapest car insurance

Mary MacLeod in action in last year’s League Cup final (Pic by Donald Cameron)

Lewis football star Mary MacLeod eyeing title triumph with Caley Thistle Women

Hard at work...the SCAA continued to deliver its life-saving service during lockdown but had to cancel talks, which the charity is now offering online. (Pic Graeme Hart, Perthshire Picture Agency)

Story of Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is going digital

On the hunt...for spooky stories the length and breadth of the country for this year's Scottish International Storytelling Festival. (Pic: Colin Hattersley)

Book in for Scottish International Storytelling Festival
The coronavirus has not had many positives but it has helped us all fall back in love with our own country again.

These are the UK Christmas markets going ahead in 2020 - and the cancellations

Scotland could face tighter restrictions as cases of Covid-19 continue to grow (Photo: Russell Cheyne - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

This is what Nicola Sturgeon could say during today’s coronavirus briefing

Iceland is recruiting for hundreds of new jobs across the UK - here's how to app...

Bars and restaurants will reopen on Wednesday 26 August (Photo: Getty Images)

Local lockdown restrictions are easing in Aberdeen - here’s everything you need ...

How to find perfect beach staycations across the UK

The seagull with the can holder around its head and beak.

Litter warning as Aberdeen seagull has plastic holder stuck on head and beak

Schools in Scotland are set to return for the Autumn term this week, but those looking ahead may be keen to know when pupils break up before the Winter term begins (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the Scotland school term dates for autumn 2020 - including holidays

Parts of Fife were affected by flooding on Wednesday (12 August) (Photo: SWNS)

These are the areas of Scotland worst affected by flooding after huge thunder an...

Do you know the latest rules in your area? (Photo: Getty Images)

You can use this postcode checker to find out what the latest lockdown rules are...

Thunderstroms caused mass disruption across east and central Scotland (Shutterstock)

Schools have been closed in Aberdeen and Fife due to flooding - here's when they...

Tougher lockdown restrictions have been reimposed in Aberdeen (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the local authorities in Scotland with the highest coronavirus infecti...

We now have more freedoms to enjoy, with parks, playgrounds, zoos, museums and cinemas reopening (Shutterstock)

Here are 40 ideas for keeping the kids entertained during the summer holidays

Check out top spots for summer staycations

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Drive up your annual income by hundreds of pounds

Explore Scotland's cities from your sofa with striking interactive photos

Outreach team...may not be able to meet members just now but Scottish War Blinded is still working hard to ensure no-one is socially isolated.

Scottish War Blinded is on a mission to keep veterans smiling

A sneak peek...of the view from Southerness Lighthouse in Dumfries and Galloway but what’s outside your window? (Pic: VisitScotland)

Build a new picture of Scotland: share the view from your window
We all have a unique window on Scotland at the moment from our own homes and a new social media campaign hopes to tap into that.

These are the best and worst places to be a first-time buyer in the UK

Lewis keeper Rachael Johnstone clinches league and cup double with Celtic U19s

The clubs future top-team stars were impressed in a North Development Day in Invergordon.

SYRFC on double duty, as rugby kids are in action on the mainland

Kara with one of her medals from the Jersey Island Games event in 2017 continues to bring home the accolades.

Hat-trick of breaststroke golds for Stornoway swimmer Kara

Getting set for the charity challenge.

800 miles in 8 days at 18mph for Macmillan Cancer Support

Comhairle concerned about air fares

There will be less choice for passengers flying from Stornoway to Glasgow.

MSP is disappointed by end of air competition on Glasgow flights

More flights to Aberdeen, but services to Glasgow will end.

Flybe increases flights between Aberdeen and Stornoway

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan

MSP raises concerns about air service

Catriona Bain being presented with the Donald Stewart Memorial Trust trophy by Comhairle Convener, Cllr. Norman A Macdonald.

Donald Stewart Memorial Trust