Scottish Borders

Scotland's October 2026 photo gallery

Simone Ramage leaving Edinburgh High Court, following a disposal hearing after being found responsible for killing her partner Brian Kowbel with an air rifle, following an examination of facts hearing, having been deemed unfit to stand trial

Woman given supervision and treatment order for killing partner

Dr Matthew Knight with a clay mould from the Blyth Hoard and an item from the Peebles Hoard. PIC: Stewart Attwood/National Museums Scotland/PA Wire

Metal detectorist's second 'extraordinary' find of Bronze Age treasure

Robert Aramayo plays John Davidson in I Swear (Ian West/PA)

I Swear star John Davidson to watch Baftas from 'relaxed space'

Stoneybrek Sweater - Sandstorm + Charm + Velvet Woods

The gloriously cosy Scottish knitwear brand celebrating 40 years

A lovely view of the Wallace Monument

Scotland's September 2026 photo gallery

St Cuthbert's Way.

Pilgrimage through Scottish Borders named one of the best travel trips

The Scottish government is exploring the feasibility of Caledonian Sleeper trains going all the way to mainland Europe

Readers’ letters: Caley Sleeper pipe dream on the wrong track

Scotland's August 2026 photo gallery

Proposals to replace Eyemouth primary have been ongoing for 11 years

A Borders town and an 11-year fight for new primary school

Hotel to open Garden Summer House with rose cocktails & loaded crisps

Historic building society with Scottish branches makes high street commitment

Beautiful North Berwick

Scotland's July 2026 photo gallery

King Charles III starts a traditional game of hand ba' during his visit to Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, as part of the King's visit to Scotland for Holyrood Week.

King starts hand ba’ game in Jedburgh as part of Royal Week

The four best performing high schools in the Scottish Borders for exam results.

Top Borders High Schools 2026: All secondary schools ranked

A family of Canadian Geese out on Lanark Loch

Scotland's June 2026 photo gallery

Scots vegetable producer bags £10m funding package ahead of Royal Highland Show

David J Alexander wants to see an end to 'pointless policy making'

Just tinkering at edges of the housing emergency

Visualisation of Data Centre located on the Roxburgh Estate, just south of the Watch Fly Reservoir in the hills south east of Edinburgh, UK.

New £2bn Borders data centre aims to harness wasted wind power

Center Parcs hopes its inaugural Scottish resort will be open by 2029. Picture: Contributed

Exclusive Quango urged to provide detail over £30m Center Parcs subsidy

All 8 Exmoor ponies enjoying the sunrise from North Berwick Law

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

'King Atehene' and 'Queen Nandi' with handmaiden 'Asnat' of the self-styled "African tribe", Kingdom of Kubala.

Explainer Kingdom of Kubala: Timeline of the African tribe evicted from Borders

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a crash on the A697 near Lauder in the Scottish Borders.

Boy, 9, in 'serious condition' after crash in Scottish Borders

Four of the best performing primary schools in the Scottish Borders.

Top Borders Primary Schools 2026: 10 best performing primaries

Sunset on Nairn Beach

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

The talented and handy Scottish contestant starring on hit show

£5 million secured to help build 110 homes in Scottish Borders commuter town

King's Arms in Melrose.

Scots hotel firm facing £280k national insurance increase

Sam Heughan's Sassenach whisky display at The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Sassenach whisky on display at The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Greg James celebrates as he crosses the finish line on the final day of Radio 1's Longest Ride challenge for Comic Relief at Murrayfield Stadium .

Here are 25 pictures from Greg James' Comic Relief challenge

Silent film festival HippFest in Bo'ness is among the festivals to receive funding.

£2 million arts festival fund bonanza as Expo pot expands

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise set to be built at Center Parcs in the Borders

Work begins at new Scottish Center Parcs with promise of 1,200 jobs

The Radical Road and Salisbury Crags

Walking in James Hutton’s footsteps is about to get easier

Participants in the Untold Stories project in Hawick.

Knitting underwear for Everest among stories brought to life on stage

A little egret on the Tweed

A celebration of a great survivor takes flight

Stunning new Scottish Borders retreat targets ‘high-end’ staycation market

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will sit at the heart of Center Parcs Scottish Borders. PIC: Center Parcs.

Center Parcs gets 'right to roam' restriction on first Scottish site

The man was taken to hospital after being attacked by two men

Man, 35, hospitalised with after brutal attack in Borders town

Alan Carr has bought a Scottish castle for £3 million

Alan Carr buys £3,2m Traitors-style castle in the Scottish Borders

The UK Government plans to increase defence spending.

Exclusive Scots MP calls for increased defence spending 'as fast as possible'

A matching pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers pause for a photo at Longnewton in the Scottish Borders

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers
Readers Gallery February 2026: A selection of beautiful pictures from around Scotland taken by contributors to The Scotsman Readers Gallery

Hamlet the golden eagle has fully recovered after being shot in the wing - and has taken flight once again. PIC: Phil Wilkinson / Restoring Upland Nature (RUN)

Police investigating after four-year-old golden eagle shot in wing

Hamlet the golden eagle has fully recovered after being shot in the wing - and has taken flight once again. PIC: Phil Wilkinson / Restoring Upland Nature (RUN)

Eagle flies high once again after being shot in the wing

Shannon, Robyn, Jenni and Natalie helped bring Aaron Swan to justice. The four women said they now felt like an 'extended family'. Picture: BBC Scotland

Powerful new documentary reveals how women brought predator to justice

Scotland's best places to live have been revealed

Scotland's 10 best cities, towns and villages to live in 2026 revealed

I Swear is based on the life of John Davidson.

Films with links to Scotland scoop BAFTA nominations

The House in the Hill

Rent a luxury off-grid Borders retreat with roof terrace and hot tub

Former Conservative MP Robert Jenrick is welcomed by Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage at a press conference to announce the former's defection on 15 January (Picture: Carl Court/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Nigel Farage can't have it both ways

Inverness Castle

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Lovat Mill chairman Stephen Rendle, left, and design director Alan Cumming

Textile mill recreates Victorian designs for 200th tweed anniversary

Macari's Cafe is on the market

‘Lovely’ cafe with 100 year history in Scottish town goes up for sale

ESPC says it is time to review how LBTT works in places like Edinburgh.

Exclusive Government told to increase LBTT threshold for first-time buyers

The Subtropical Swimming Paradise will sit at the heart of Centre Parcs Scottish Borders. PIC: Centre Parcs.

Center Parcs gets green light for 700-lodge park in Scottish Borders

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Old Bridge House Museum, Dumfries, which dates to the 17th Century, is threatened with closure as Dumfries and Galloway Council considers its budget. PIC: Contributed.

Call to save tiny museum and former ale house linked to Robbie Burns

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries