If you’re looking to escape the eye-watering prices of southerly beach towns, there may be a hidden gem in Scotland that is just for you. Oban, a small town in Argyll and Bute, has been voted the...

Contracting ailments such as heart disease and diabetes before reaching 55 could heighten the likelihood of developing dementia later in life, according to fresh research. Strokes or the emergence of...

A Dutchman on holiday in Mexico has claimed he was duped out of almost £1,200 for two drinks and a bag of crisps – but his bank is refusing to compensate him. The man, who has not been named, paid...

The choppy waters between North Sea oil and green energy revolution9 hours agoDouglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandGetty ImagesThe Great Energy Transition is under way, and may come to...

Imagine riding in Britain's most luxurious train, hauled by some of the most famous steam locomotives in the world. The Northern Belle, described by the actor Bill Nighy as “the Grand Dame of...