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Full list of Michelin star restaurants in the 2023 Michelin Guide

Paul McGinley, the winning European captain in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, played in the 1991 Walker Cup and could be a contender for a future captain. Picture Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.
Paul McGinley, the winning European captain in the 2014 Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, played in the 1991 Walker Cup and could be a contender for a future captain. Picture Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images.

Dempster: Lots of exciting Walker Cup captain options if R&A goes down pro route

Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID
Voting in elections has never before required any form of ID

Government introduces new rule to vote in elections this spring

SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf
SNP leadership candidate Humza Yousaf

Humza Yousaf accused of 'clumsy and insensitive' remark to Ukrainian women

Scotland's Laura Muir is no stranger to the medals podium at major championships.
Scotland's Laura Muir is no stranger to the medals podium at major championships.

All 15 major senior medals won by Scotland star Laura Muir

10 sausage-centred recipes to conquer the ‘teatime rut’ – including Sausage Trif...

Laura Muir is never short of something to say.
Laura Muir is never short of something to say.

11 interesting and inspiring quotes from gold medal winning athlete Laura Muir

24 restaurants have been added to the 2023 Michelin Guide United Kingdom & Ireland.
24 restaurants have been added to the 2023 Michelin Guide United Kingdom & Ireland.

24 new restaurants added to the 2023 Michelin Guide UK & Ireland

Like we said, the weather changes at a moment's notice here so if you don't want your nice hair to get dampened then best keep a hood on you unless you want the labour of carrying the umbrella.
Like we said, the weather changes at a moment's notice here so if you don't want your nice hair to get dampened then best keep a hood on you unless you want the labour of carrying the umbrella.

21 'Wee' habits you can’t help picking up when living in Scotland

Blairgowrie's Connor Graham after winning the The Junior Open Championship at Monifieth in July. Picture: Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.
Blairgowrie's Connor Graham after winning the The Junior Open Championship at Monifieth in July. Picture: Matthew Lewis/R&A/R&A via Getty Images.

Graham and Scott in contention for 2023 Walker Cup at St Andrews

286,176 passengers entered and exited Stonehaven train station last year.
286,176 passengers entered and exited Stonehaven train station last year.

Which are the most and least used train stations in Aberdeenshire?

Andy Murray will start his 2023 season at the Adelaide International. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
Andy Murray will start his 2023 season at the Adelaide International. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Andy Murray to start 2023 season in Adelaide ahead of Australian Open

Mhairi Love and her family on holiday in Florida
Mhairi Love and her family on holiday in Florida

Paralympics hero has holiday ruined by airline staff

An avian flu “prevention zone” has been declared across Great Britain in the face of rising case numbers as the country battles the largest ever outbreak of the disease.
An avian flu “prevention zone” has been declared across Great Britain in the face of rising case numbers as the country battles the largest ever outbreak of the disease.

Bird flu ‘prevention zone’ declared across UK as virus hits Lewis and Orkney

George Roberts sits opposite the ‘experts’ on an episode of Married At First Sight UK.
George Roberts sits opposite the ‘experts’ on an episode of Married At First Sight UK.

George Roberts from Married at First Sight UK arrested

Clive Brown, the new Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf of St Andrews, presents a Gold Sovereign to caddie Martin O’Brien.
Clive Brown, the new Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf of St Andrews, presents a Gold Sovereign to caddie Martin O’Brien.

Brown appointed new captain of Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews

These are the top 10 best boating destinations in the UK, according to Heather K...

Ross Edgley holds the world record for the longest staged sea swim (Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock)
Ross Edgley holds the world record for the longest staged sea swim (Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock)

Swimming with Nessie sounds like a good way to find out if its real

GB's Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury suffered defeat in the doubles at the Davis Cup in Glasgow. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
GB's Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury suffered defeat in the doubles at the Davis Cup in Glasgow. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Great Britain crash out of Davis Cup after disappointing loss to Netherlands

Captain DJ Russell front row third from left, with his Great Britain & Ireland players on the eve of the 30th PGA Cup at Foxhills in Surrey. Picture: The PGA
Captain DJ Russell front row third from left, with his Great Britain & Ireland players on the eve of the 30th PGA Cup at Foxhills in Surrey. Picture: The PGA

DJ Russell 'honoured' to captain GB&I in PGA Cup

Prime Minister Liz Truss reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022.
Prime Minister Liz Truss reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Picture date: Thursday September 8, 2022.

Queen Elizabeth II Dies: what Prime Minister Liz Truss said

Liz Truss, left, and Rishi Sunak arrive for the announcement of the result of the Conservative Party leadership contest. Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali
Liz Truss, left, and Rishi Sunak arrive for the announcement of the result of the Conservative Party leadership contest. Picture: AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali

Liz Truss named as new Prime Minister after winning Conservative leadership bid

Liz Truss during a hustings event at Wembley Arena, London, as part of the campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister. Picture date: Wednesday August 31, 2022.
Liz Truss during a hustings event at Wembley Arena, London, as part of the campaign to be leader of the Conservative Party and the next prime minister. Picture date: Wednesday August 31, 2022.

Liz Truss tones down her rhetoric on Emmanuel Macron

US linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky spoke at an event in Edinburgh this week. Picture: Getty Images
US linguist and political activist Noam Chomsky spoke at an event in Edinburgh this week. Picture: Getty Images

Ukrainian club considers complaints over ‘pro-Russian’ comments at book festival

Edinburgh-based VPZ is the UK's largest retailer of vapes and vaping liquids
Edinburgh-based VPZ is the UK's largest retailer of vapes and vaping liquids

More than 4.3 million Britons now use a vape

David Alexander is chief executive officer of DJ Alexander
David Alexander is chief executive officer of DJ Alexander

The ups and downs of life as a student renter - David Alexander

Britain's James Heatly and Grace Reid with their silver medals on the podium after the Mixed 3M Springboard final at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome . Picture: Clive Rose/Getty
Britain's James Heatly and Grace Reid with their silver medals on the podium after the Mixed 3M Springboard final at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome . Picture: Clive Rose/Getty

Scottish duo Grace Reid and James Heatly add European silver to Commonwealth gol...

Married At First Sight cast
Married At First Sight cast

Full Married at First Sight 2022 line-up

Andy Murray has been included in Great Britain’s Davis Cup team for the group stage of the competition in Glasgow next month but there is no place yet for rising star Jack Draper.
Andy Murray has been included in Great Britain’s Davis Cup team for the group stage of the competition in Glasgow next month but there is no place yet for rising star Jack Draper.

Murray selected for Britain's Davis Cup team - but rising star doesn't make it

Alexandra Bell of Team England and Laura Muir of Team Scotland react after competing in the Women's 800m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Alexandra Bell of Team England and Laura Muir of Team Scotland react after competing in the Women's 800m Round 1 heats on day five of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Here's what time you can watch Scotland’s Laura Muir run in Commonwealth Games

Jake Wightman wins his Men's 1500m heat at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)
Jake Wightman wins his Men's 1500m heat at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Jake Wightman eases into 1500m final as world champion status finally sinks in

Lee Jones (left), who is competing in his fourth Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, alongside Scotland Sevens head coach Ciaran Beattie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Lee Jones (left), who is competing in his fourth Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, alongside Scotland Sevens head coach Ciaran Beattie. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Future of Scotland Sevens side at risk after Team GB decision - Allan Massie

Being able to afford a home of their own is impossible for many in the UK.
Being able to afford a home of their own is impossible for many in the UK.

Home ownership 'impossible' due to low wages, struggles to save and house prices

From left to right: Ella Gibson takes gold in Medellin, Compound Women’s Team win silver, Recurve Women’s Team win silver.
From left to right: Ella Gibson takes gold in Medellin, Compound Women’s Team win silver, Recurve Women’s Team win silver.

Great Britain's female archers secure three medals at the 2022 World Cup stage 4...

Captain of Great Britain & Ireland, Stuart Wilson, and his team pose after winning the St Andrews Trophy. Picture: The R&A
Captain of Great Britain & Ireland, Stuart Wilson, and his team pose after winning the St Andrews Trophy. Picture: The R&A

Stuart Wilson 'delighted' as GB&I secure St Andrews Trophy triumph

Jake Wightman is presented with his gold medal by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)
Jake Wightman is presented with his gold medal by World Athletics President Sebastian Coe. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images for World Athletics)

Jake Wightman can become Britain's greatest middle distance runner - Lord Coe

Scotland players celebrate after their victory over England in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Series tournament at Twickenham in 2017. (Photo: OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)
Scotland players celebrate after their victory over England in the final of the World Rugby Sevens Series tournament at Twickenham in 2017. (Photo: OLLY GREENWOOD/AFP via Getty Images)

Scotland Sevens team loses its elite status in Team GB merger

Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images.
Fireworks illuminate the sky above the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images.

All you need to know about Independence Day

Britain puts brakes on mandatory speed limiter technology

GB mixed category competitors (photo: Dean Alberga, World Archery)
GB mixed category competitors (photo: Dean Alberga, World Archery)

GB archers strike gold, silver and bronze at World Cup in Paris

Paul McKechnie in action during last week's PGA Professional Championship at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.
Paul McKechnie in action during last week's PGA Professional Championship at Slaley Hall in Northumberland. Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images.

Braid Hills-based Paul McKechnie secures captain's pick for PGA Cup

NFU Scotland’s Environmental Resources Policy Manager Sarah Cowie.
NFU Scotland’s Environmental Resources Policy Manager Sarah Cowie.

Farming: Deadline looms for pesticide use registration

GB&I's team at Merion. Back rown, from left: Lauren Walsh, Annabell Fuller, Amelia Williamson and Hannah Darling. Front row, from left: Emily Price, Louise Duncan, captain Elaine Ratcliffe, Charlotte Heath and Caley McGinty. Picture: Chris Keane/USGA
GB&I's team at Merion. Back rown, from left: Lauren Walsh, Annabell Fuller, Amelia Williamson and Hannah Darling. Front row, from left: Emily Price, Louise Duncan, captain Elaine Ratcliffe, Charlotte Heath and Caley McGinty. Picture: Chris Keane/USGA

Scottish golf duo Darling and Duncan could become legends

The Emirates Arena will host the Billie Jean King Cup in November.
The Emirates Arena will host the Billie Jean King Cup in November.

Glasgow to host finals of Billie Jean King Cup in November

Coca-Cola is moving to attached caps across its entire drinks range in an effort to boost recycling and prevent litter. The move by Coca-Cola Great Britain, which it said is a first for a major soft drinks company, aims to make it easier for consumers to recycle the entire package.
Coca-Cola is moving to attached caps across its entire drinks range in an effort to boost recycling and prevent litter. The move by Coca-Cola Great Britain, which it said is a first for a major soft drinks company, aims to make it easier for consumers to recycle the entire package.

Coca-Cola introduces attached caps to cut litter and boost recycling

A man dressed as a customs officer and another dressed as Boris Johnson with protesters from Border Communities Against Brexit outside Hillsborough Castle during a visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Northern Ireland for talks with Stormont parties. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
A man dressed as a customs officer and another dressed as Boris Johnson with protesters from Border Communities Against Brexit outside Hillsborough Castle during a visit by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Northern Ireland for talks with Stormont parties. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA Wire

What is the Northern Ireland Protocol and what could happen next?

European captain Catriona Matthew lifs the Solheim Cup aloft after her team's win at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, last year. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
European captain Catriona Matthew lifs the Solheim Cup aloft after her team's win at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, last year. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Catriona Matthew makes Merion trip to help GB&I in bid to win Curtis Cup

Hannah Darling talks with her caddie during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.
Hannah Darling talks with her caddie during the final round of the Augusta National Women's Amateur at Augusta National Golf Club. Picture: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images.

Hannah Darling secures automatic Curtis Cup spot

Neil Simpson celebrates Great Britain's first ever male Paralympic gold on snow with guide and brother Andrew Simpson. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Neil Simpson celebrates Great Britain's first ever male Paralympic gold on snow with guide and brother Andrew Simpson. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Scotland's Neil Simpson wins landmark gold for Team GB at Winter Paralympics

Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling, the world No 9, is currently on course to secure automatic selection for this year's Curtis Cup at Merion. Picture: Scottish Golf
Broomieknowe's Hannah Darling, the world No 9, is currently on course to secure automatic selection for this year's Curtis Cup at Merion. Picture: Scottish Golf

Hannah Darling and Louise Duncan named in GB&I Curtis Cup squad

The Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall weigh in at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.
The Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall weigh in at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Taylor: I've got a massive fear of losing

File photo
File photo

Average price tag on a home rockets by nearly £8k in a month

Great Britain's Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith celebrate with their gold medals after the Women's Gold Medal Game against Japan (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.)
Great Britain's Eve Muirhead, Vicky Wright, Jennifer Dodds, Hailey Duff and Mili Smith celebrate with their gold medals after the Women's Gold Medal Game against Japan (Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.)

Curling Gold for Team GB: Muirhead revels in Olympic 'dream come true'

Winter Olympic curling gold medallists Britains Mili Smith, Hailey Duff, Jennifer Dodds, Vicky Wright and Eve Muirhead pose on the podium after their victory over Japan.
Winter Olympic curling gold medallists Britains Mili Smith, Hailey Duff, Jennifer Dodds, Vicky Wright and Eve Muirhead pose on the podium after their victory over Japan.

Muirhead skippers Team GB to women's curling gold medal

Eve Muirhead delivers a stone during the 2022 Winter Olympics.(AFP via Getty Images)
Eve Muirhead delivers a stone during the 2022 Winter Olympics.(AFP via Getty Images)

When will Eve Muirhead and Team GB take on Japan for curling gold medal?

Bob Mouat, the father of GB curling skip Bruce Mouat, who said he was as nervous as he has ever been as he watched his son's team progress to the Olympic gold medal match.
Bob Mouat, the father of GB curling skip Bruce Mouat, who said he was as nervous as he has ever been as he watched his son's team progress to the Olympic gold medal match.

Bruce Mouat’s father ‘proud’ and ‘speechless’ as family eyes double celebration

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RMT members protesting outside Glasgow Central Station in September. Picture: John Devlin
RMT members protesting outside Glasgow Central Station in September. Picture: John Devlin

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SNP's Kate Forbes in the main chamber during the vote for the new First Minister
SNP's Kate Forbes in the main chamber during the vote for the new First Minister

Divisions deepen as Kate Forbes turns down role in Humza Yousaf's Government

Scott McTominay celebrates opening the scoring for Scotland against Spain.
Scott McTominay celebrates opening the scoring for Scotland against Spain.

Sizzling Scotland land famous win over Spain on seismic night at Hampden