The footballer, who swam the channel for charity, said the girl who inspired him is the ‘most special human being’ he has ever met.

Isla Grist will be one of many inspiring Scots to receive an award at this year’s Pride of Scotland Awards.

They are recognised for several decades of work to keep communities safe.

Tourists from near and far attended the special commemoration for Greyfriars Bobby.

University and College Union members at Edinburgh University walked out on Friday.

Scottish Wildcats living in the wild are ‘functionally extinct’ due to habitat loss and being bred out by mating with feral domestic cats.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has been on the scene since Saturday afternoon.

Ocean Rebellion staged the demonstration in Dundee to highlight the risk of oil spills.

David Cullen underwent successful surgery within days of his appointment at Specsavers after experiencing what he thought was a minor issue.