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Gordonstoun teacher Dan McLean at an excavation site where the remains of what is thought to be a medieval Viking church about 1,000 years old was discovered

30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots

Vicky Cairns and Keith Rennie of festival main sponsors Saltire Rare Malt

First ever whisky festival comes to Falkland

Ondine is included in the Michelen Guide

I stayed at ‘stunning’ Scottish seaside luxury hotel - my verdict

Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance will bring its latest helicopter to Fife to show to pupils (Pic: Scotland's Air Ambulance)

Scotland’s newest air ambulance helicopter set to land at Fife primary school

Rain and wind are expected today

Met Office map shows where 70mph winds could hit UK

People walk in rain and high winds.

Watch: Storm Éowyn to hit UK this week - what is a weather bomb?

Howe of Fife winning 34-26 away to Orkney in Kirkwall in October (Photo: Bruce Flett)

Howe of Fife hoping for winning double against Orkney after ending two-year los...

The now open runways at Manchester Airport.

Watch: Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings

Family play on snow covered hill.

Watch: Weather map shows how wintry showers will affect UK tonight

Stranded walkers are rescued from Cairngorms blizzard.

Watch: Moment stranded walkers get rescued during blizzard

Snow falls in Basingstoke.

Watch: Airports close as snow blankets roads and cars across the UK

Stock image of car being pushed out of snow.

Watch: Snow map shows when and where snow will fall tonight

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

Black Friday whisky deals

Four Black Friday standouts for discerning whisky fans

Howe of Fife on the attack during their 34-26 win away to Orkney in Kirkwall on Saturday (Photo: Bruce Flett)

Howe of Fife end two-year losing streak versus Orkney
Howe of Fife ended a two-year losing streak against Orkney away to the Northern Isles club on Saturday in rugby’s Arnold Clark National League Division 3.
Darin Hutson

The group of eight pupils and two teachers sailed from Dunbar to Orkney on the Excelsior tall ship. (Pic: submitted)

Trip of a lifetime for Kirkcaldy High pupils

Members of STAND meet at Kennoway Community Shed, which is now one of eight groups in Fife (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Fife dementia charity sees second album on horizon after successful 2023

Orkney beating Howe of Fife 52-26 at home on Saturday (Photo: Bruce Flett)

Howe of Fife hoping for reaction this weekend to 52-26 loss at Orkney

UK’s prettiest locations including Isle of Skye and St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall - top 20 list

These are the UK’s prettiest locations

Will Howley in action for Howe of Fife during their 23-22 defeat away to Orkney in January (Pic: Chris Reekie)

New boys Hamilton Bulls first up for Howe of Fife next rugby season

Kirkwall, Orkney islands

Orkney islands linked to gene mutation which increases cancer risk

Will Howley on the ball prior to scoring Howe of Fife's first try during their 23-22 defeat at Orkney on Saturday (Pic: Chris Reekie)

Howe lose out by single point at Orkney in rugby’s Tennent’s National League Div...

The work of Dr Alastair Lyndon and Matthew Abutunghe, an MSc student from Heriot Watt University forms part of the Restoration Forth project which will take three years.

£2.4m biodiversity project in Forth marks first year with 4000 people involved

The Cupar Explorer Scouts who enjoyed a packed programme of adventures at their summer camp in Orkney.

Fife town's Explorer Scouts enjoy adventures in Orkney

The Oystercatcher swapped Orkney for the bright lights of London
Pic: Getty

Missing Orkney seabird's sat tag showed it was in London pizza restaurant

Royal Mail staff with the UAV which will be used for island deliveries

Watch: Royal Mail drone flies daily post to Scotland's remotest islands
A fleet of hi-tech drones will be deployed to the skies over the Scotland to ensure the mail gets to islanders on time.
Stephen Wilkie

New mile markers have been placed on Kirkcaldy's waterfront

‘Too short’ mile markers on Kirkcaldy waterfront spark social media comment

Conditions could be difficult across Fife.

Weather warning for ice in Fife

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

These are the rules for extended households in Scotland under lockdown

Nicola Sturgeon said she does not know how long level four restrictions will be imposed in Scotland

End of level four lockdown date 'unknown' says Nicola Sturgeon

Bird flu has been found in chickens at a Scottish farm - but humans are not at r...

The First Minister will make the announcement on Thursday.

Regional levels in new 5 tier system to be announced on Thursday

If you’re saving money on your daily commute, and can afford to help, you could #DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

#DonateYourCommute to fuel Scotland’s air ambulances

Anstruther will still be featured in the coastal rowing celebration.

Coastal rowing celebrations will continue online

The number of cases in Fife has risen again.

Coronavirus: Fife sees fresh surge in positive cases

Kirkcaldy Rugby Club's season is officially over. Photo by Michael Booth

Kirkcaldy back decision to end Scottish Rugby season

Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy

Coronavirus cases soar in Fife overnight

Cllr Ian Cameron, resident John Davis, Traci Doherty (TRA secretary) , Jim Watson chairman KKB Neighbourhood Watch, Alan Henderson. Pic by Fife Photo Agency

Working with Kirkcaldy communities to keep people safe

Fife's Â£11m compensation bill over last five years

Its been a terrific beginning to the new season for the local side.

Pupils are off to a flyer in super start

Leven man Michael Drever has his sights set on gold in Italy.

Michael is a '˜man on a mission' for para trap honours

What's in the Box?

Adam Lang, head of communications and policy at Shelter Scotland.

The health implications of fuel poverty in Scotland revealed in new report

The Met Office has issued a yellow be aware warning for Tuesday, November 8 across Scotland

Weather warning ahead of snowfall

Scientists are using smartphone technology to research the decline in harbour seals off Orkney.

Research '˜smartphone' seals the deal

Drive carefully in bad weather warns the Institute of Advanced Motoring.

Motorists warned to take precautions as Storm Abigail approaches

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Strong winds are expected across Scotland, with coastal areas in particular likely to be affected.

Wind and heavy rain warning across Scotland

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