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Scotland’s avalanche warning service downed tools in January when there was too little snow, and climate change is having a ...

With long expanses of wilderness and rugged landscapes that feel far from civilisation, Scotland may not be a first choice ...

Put it this way: there are 282 peaks over 3,000ft (914m) high in Scotland, but only eight in England, and while Scotland ...

Fancy a crack at Britain's big one this summer? Our team of experts share their top tips on how to plan a memorable ascent of ...

Remains of people living 400 years apart were both found to be suffering from the issue caused by lack of sunlight ...

A 400-year-old strand of hair has unlocked new understanding of the relationship between vitamin D levels and Scotland’s weak winter sun. New findings on the links between Scotland's low winter ...

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 31 January and 7 February. Send your photos to scotlandpictures@bbc.co.uk. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules on photography that can ...

Despite the dreary rainfall hammering the country, parts of Scotland are currently enjoying ... Although it is just a short break from the winter woes. The highlands, Moray and Angus will be ...

John Swinney was yesterday dragged into the row over whether cat ownership should be banned or restricted in Scotland. The First Minister insisted he has 'no intention' of following through on the ...