Nothing lives forever, not even the Loch Ness Monster. So when a carcass of a giant, possibly prehistoric animal washed up on the

Eleven people have been injured after a rollercoaster derailed and plunged to the ground at a theme park in Scotland.

Scotland's first minister Nicola Sturgeon said a second vote in just two years on whether Scotland should leave the United Kingdom in now "highly likely".

Two thrifty students have hitchhiked over 650 miles across Scotland without reaching into their pockets once to spend cash on food or transport.

The Scottish pair are said to have tied the two-year-old naked to a chair in a room where they kept rats, snakes and a boa constrictor.

Under radical plans being considered by the Church of Scotland, the rites could be administered online via services such as Skype.

A high-tech marine drone scouring the depths of Scotland's Loch Ness for one of nature's most elusive beasts has found a "monster" - but not the one it was looking for.

A major Scottish child abuse inquiry is calling for victims now living in New Zealand to come forward and give evidence.

Not a dog or a cat person? Then how about a fluffy bunny the size of a dog?

In a castle in Scotland, Kevin Pilley quaffs mead in the search of a new coiffure.

A nurse who almost died after contracting ebola is in a serious condition in hospital after the virus reactivated.

Gritty Glasgow, more known for grime and deep-fried chocolate, also has a sophisticated side, discovers Pam Wade.

Paul Davies stands atop Bidean nam Bian pleased to bag a Munro and learn four new words to describe rain.

Anne Gibson checks in at the Mercure Inverness, gateway to Scotland's Highlands.

Edinburgh's epic Festival Fringe brings out the best in this beautiful ancient city, discovers Stephen Jewell.

With the Old Course one side and 300 whiskies on the other, Kevin Pilley is a happy man.

Kevin Pilley enjoys a game of beach cricket with Kiwi pals on the picturesque Fife coast northeast of Edinburgh.

Nicola Sturgeon, the most senior politician in Scotland, is leading the drive for Scottish independence and even appeared on The Daily Show.

Fresh from a landslide victory at the general election, former Scottish National Party leader Alex Salmond declared that Scotland was closer than ever to separating from the UK.

Scotland has become a virtual one-party state following an astonishing performance from the SNP that saw the party win an astonishing 56 of the 59 seats available in the country.

Mhairi Black is 20 years old and has become UK's youngest MP in more than 300 years after inflicting humiliating defeat on Labour Party's chief strategist.

Senior Labour figures rounded on Ed Miliband over his "complacency" in Scotland as a poll found that the Scottish National Party is on course to win every seat north of the border.

Google has used its Street View cameras to search for the Loch Ness Monster - and one picture in particular will attract the attention of Nessie hunters.

Police have detained a 21-year-old as part of the investigation into missing Glasgow student Karen Buckley.

As a way to observe the wilds of Scotland, it's hard to beat the magic of rail travel, writes Anthony Lambert.

Och, witch room? Clash of the tartans and a wee dram later, Kevin Pilley is still deciding.

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson is tipping upsets during the World Cup - and that's part of the reason he slightly bristled at a description of tomorrow's opponents Scotland.