Western Isles

Fifers face a stormy start to the week (Pic: TSPL)

Storm Floris: Fife trains cancelled, major festival postponed

The camp was set against the stunning backdrop of the Isle of Lewis and Harris, known for its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches, and historical sites

In Pictures: Cupar Explorer Scouts’ summer camp in Western Isles

The council was rated in a survey of how local authorities perform (Pic: Fife Free Press)

How poorly did Fife Council rate when 29 Scottish local authority’s were ranked?

Only five local areas in the UK have recorded a week-on-week increase (Photo: Getty Images)

Only 5 UK areas saw a rise in Covid cases at the end of January - how regions co...

BiFab Yard. Burntisland. Pic: Ian Georgeson Photography.

BiFab administrators appointed

Appeal...for people who can afford it to support the Urgent Assistance Fund, administered by Aberlour to help families the length and breadth of Scotland.

Urgent appeal for Aberlour’s assistance fund

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

My favourite castle....but then I'm biased, as a daughter of the rock having been born in Stirling!

Enjoy Scotland’s great outdoors ... from indoors

Workers at BiFab marine engineering yards in Fife and Lewis had been facing the threat of redundancy after the company ran into financial difficulties. Picture: TSPL

News of BiFab deal welcomed

Investment secured for BiFab

Pic: Shutterstock

Western Isles cheapest place to hail a cab

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN), who own and operate the electricity distribution network in the north of Scotland, remain on Yellow Alert in anticipation of Storm Barbara.

SSEN on alert for Storm Barbara

A major military exercise is to take place in Scotland.

Major military exercise comes to Scotland

An artist's interpretation of the generally accepted perception of the mermaid.

Myth of the mermaid remains an enduring fishy tale...

North Rona could have been turned into a penal outpost

When Rona could have been Scotland's own Devil's Island

Rev. Alexander Ritchie at Erskine Church, Burntisland

Top job for Burntisland cleric
Burntisland minister Rev. Alexander Ritchie has been appointed the new moderator of the United Free Church of Scotland.
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Cold weather is on the way

Snow and strong winds set to hit on Friday evening

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

Motorists warned to take precautions as Storm Abigail approaches

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