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Dumfries and Galloway (Scotland) – Sam Heughan has spent twelve years playing the ultimate Highlander, yet the man himself wants you to turn your back on the crowded peaks and head south. In a new interview, the Outlander star makes an impassioned plea for travellers to discover the quiet, wild Lowlands that raised him – the same region tourists keep skipping while chasing Jamie Fraser’s ghost. “Scotland is another character in the show, but most people only see the bits we filmed,” Heughan says. “My home in Dumfries and Galloway gets completely overlooked. It breaks my heart.” The “Outlander Effect” has been…

Kolkata, February 9, 2026 – Italy's dreams took a cruel blow at Eden Gardens tonight when captain Wayne Madsen dislocated his shoulder in a diving fielding attempt, forcing him off the field and ruling him out of batting in a crushing 73-run loss to Scotland. The 42-year-old veteran, playing in his first cricket World Cup after representing South Africa in hockey two decades ago, rolled awkwardly while trying to stop a fierce pull from George Munsey in the fourth over. He left the ground in visible pain, arm cradled in a towel sling. How the Injury Happened It was the…

Scottish and Indian business leaders have sealed a powerful new partnership that could transform trade worth hundreds of millions and create thousands of jobs on both sides of the globe. The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi this week, pledging to open doors wider than ever before in technology, green energy, life sciences, education, tourism and advanced manufacturing. This is not just another agreement on paper. It is a direct response to the real hunger Scottish companies have to enter India's…

Rugby fans, get ready for a blockbuster. Scotland host France at a sold-out Murrayfield on March 7, 2026, in what many are already calling the game of the championship so far. The hosts have roared back from an opening-day shock loss to Italy with statement wins over England and Wales, while France arrive unbeaten and looking every bit the Grand Slam favorites. Kick-off is 2:10 p.m. GMT, and the best news? You can watch every tackle, kick, and try for free, no matter where you are in the world. Scotland Find Their Fire Again at Murrayfield After that nightmare start…

Scotland’s magic is rarely more vivid than when seen through the eyes of the people who live here. The latest batch of reader pictures sent to BBC Scotland between 27 February and 6 March is proof of that. From haunting coastal scenes to electric flashes of wildlife, these images stop you in your tracks. Three stand-out shots have already caught thousands of eyes online, each one a perfect snapshot of late-winter Scotland. Portobello Pier Disappears into the Mist Robin Gladstone from Galashiels braved a cold, foggy morning on Portobello beach in Edinburgh to create one of the most atmospheric images…

Grangemouth is shedding its old industrial skin to become a global hub for green innovation. The town once known for heavy oil smoke is now home to a breakthrough in clean manufacturing. Celtic Renewables just secured a massive $20.6 million investment to turn Scottish waste into high value green chemicals. This new funding marks a major milestone for the Edinburgh born company. It provides the financial fuel needed to scale up production tenfold. This move signals a massive shift in how the world thinks about chemical production and industrial waste. A New Chapter for Scottish Green Industry The latest funding…

Scotland just became the first nation in the United Kingdom to legalize water cremation, giving families a gentler, greener choice at the end of life. The landmark decision ends more than 120 years without a new funeral option and answers growing calls for methods that respect both the planet and personal beliefs. The Scottish Parliament approved alkaline hydrolysis on Monday, instantly making it the third legal way to say goodbye alongside burial and flame-based cremation. What Exactly Is Water Cremation? Water cremation, also called alkaline hydrolysis or resomation, uses warm water mixed with a small amount of potassium hydroxide to…

Communities across Scotland have quietly pulled off one of the biggest wealth-building stories of the decade. Through community shares and bonds, ordinary people have invested £21.8 million into pubs, shops, churches, and renewable energy projects they refused to lose. Ten years after Democratic Finance Scotland launched, the numbers tell a story of defiance and hope. £21.8 Million from 21,000 Everyday Investors The programme, run by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS), has supported more than 70 community groups since 2014. Together they have brought in £21.8 million from over 21,000 investors, most of them local people putting in £50, £500 or…

Deep inside the National Museum Scotland sits a library that began collecting books in 1781, and every single item from that first donation is still on the shelves today. With more than 300,000 volumes, manuscripts, and curious objects, this is no ordinary library. It is a time capsule. Recently, Assistant Librarian Morven Donald pulled six of the most extraordinary pieces from the stacks and shared them with the world, reminding us why real books still stop us in our tracks. These six items are not just old, they are alive with stories that still matter. The Tiniest Book Ever Printed…