Scotland won two of their three summer matches, with fringe players impressing, but old ghosts continue to haunt the team.

Even independence-supporting voters may well be tempted to give somebody else a chance in the Holyrood hotseat after 17 years of SNP rule, says Record View.

President Donald Trump plans to visit Scotland next week. The White House says Trump will be in Turnberry and Aberdeen and plans to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade.

The police investigation into the murder of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson more than 20 years ago has been criticised by former detective turned TV presenter Peter Bleksley.

Scrumhalf Jamie Dobie played a leading role as Scotland scored seven tries to two to beat Samoa 41-12 in the final match of its Pacific Tour

The Scottish actor married Sammie Russell at Hopetoun House, joined by castmates including Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and Lauren Lyle.

US President Donald Trump plans to travel to Scotland next week, officials in Washington confirmed on Thursday. Trump is expected in Turnberry and Aberdeen from July 25 to 29, his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said.

A man from Australia has been charged with “malicious mischief” for allegedly smashing a glass case holding the Stone of Destiny, an ancient symbol of Scottish nationhood.

There is a good amount of variation, however, across church affiliations. Congregants in the Church of Scotland feel the least equipped (50%) and Christians in the Free Church feel the most prepared (70%) to speak on issues affecting Scotland from a biblical perspective.

From the medieval tenements, vennels and wynds of the Old Town to the elegance and grace of the Georgian New Town, Edinburgh thoroughly deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful and fascinating cities in the world.