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Tidal power: Why small-scale tech is turning heads in coastal communities
Engineer David Mummery is ditching massive, expensive turbines for DIY kits that let coastal towns generate their own clean energy.
Zoey Darnbrough: From kitchen shifts to a career-defining distillery role
A young professional in Scotland is flipping the script on regional career paths and betting on the long-term value of the heritage industry.
Loch Lomond: Two killed in light aircraft crash
A 16-year-old boy and an 80-year-old man have died following a plane crash near the village of Drymen.
Sgiath the labrador: The dog hunting invasive 'sea vomit' in Scotland
A clever pup named Sgiath is being crowned Animal of the Year for sniffing out a marine invader that’s lowkey destroying coastal ecosystems.
Wegovy and Mounjaro: Why access in Scotland is lowkey impossible
Only 800 Scots have snagged weight loss jabs on the NHS, even though the drugs have been approved for years.
Scotland farming: How climate change is rewriting the future of crops
From tea leaves to high-tech glass houses, Scotland's agricultural landscape is lowkey evolving for a warmer future.
Cairngorms National Park: Thermal drones are hunting hidden wildfire 'ghosts'
Even after the visible flames die down, wildfires can smolder underground for months, and drones are the only way to find them.
University of Glasgow faces accountability after student's tragic death
The family of Ethan Scott Brown is seeking a full inquiry after he was wrongly told he couldn't graduate, leading to his untimely death.
Scotland saltmarsh: New high-tech tower tracks climate change impact
Scientists are using a new flux tower at the Solway Firth to see exactly how much carbon our saltmarshes are sucking out of the atmosphere.
Scotland AI data centers: Why the massive building plans are causing drama
Scotland is becoming the new go-to for giant AI hubs, but locals and climate activists are highkey stressed about the environment and noise.
Poppy the Labrador: Meet the Scottish rescue dog with main character energy
When she isn't busy being a total legend on the search and rescue team, this black lab is busy being the ultimate family bestie.
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden: Historic glasshouses finally fixed
After five years of renovations, the iconic site has replaced thousands of glass panels to protect its rare collection from Scotland's brutal winter.
Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden: Historic Palm Houses Finally Reopen
After six years of intense repairs, these iconic glasshouses are back and honestly giving major main character energy.
Bluetongue virus: Scotland expands restriction zone to all regions
New rules aim to cut red tape for farmers as the insect-borne livestock virus continues to spread across the country.
Nasa is visiting the Scottish Highlands to hunt for signs of ancient life
Scientists are digging into 1.2 billion-year-old rocks in Scotland to help our Perseverance rover spot life on Mars.
Scotland film industry booms, but local workers say they're being ghosted
While Scotland's film and TV sector is set to be worth £1bn by 2030, critics say local talent is lowkey being left out of the spotlight.
Scottish food: Modern twists on classic recipes for your next cozy night in
Ditch the deep-fried stereotypes and level up your comfort food game with these simple, homemade recipes inspired by traditional Scottish roots.
Graeme Dott: Former world snooker champion sentenced to seven years
The 49-year-old was convicted of sexually abusing two children in a case that a judge called a 'gross violation of trust.'
Billy Gilmour: Scotland manager wants star to find his smile again
New boss Sébastien Pocognoli is betting on Billy Gilmour to spark a Scotland turnaround with his signature high-IQ playstyle.
Montrose Port: Scottish wind energy hub lands 180 new jobs
A new manufacturing plant and a massive offshore wind project are set to bring major employment and economic growth to the Angus region.
St Andrews faces class divide as wealthy student influx stirs tension
Rising numbers of international students paying premium fees are changing the social fabric of the historic Scottish town, leaving local scholars feeling alienated.
Diesel prices in Scotland: Why fuel costs are surging past £2 per litre
Rising pump prices are hitting Scottish drivers and hauliers hard, with experts warning of record-breaking costs as global conflicts disrupt the oil market.
Scotland’s trash crisis: Is your bin about to be left on the curb?
A perfect storm of closed landfills and broken incinerators has experts worried that Scotland’s rubbish might soon have nowhere to go.