Experts discovered a 20-carat gold dental bridge on a jaw belonging to an individual who lived around 500 years ago in Aberdeen. This represents the earliest known example of restorative dentistry in Scotland and appears to be the first evidence of gold used in the mouth in the UK.
"The tops of our mountains may not be as dramatic as some of the peaks on the west coast of Scotland, but for me, it's the recesses that are really magical," says Lotti Papastavrou Brooks, referencing the lochs, coires, and glens within the park.
The Fife Arms has 47 rooms, none of which seem to have agreed on a design language with the others. Some draw on literary or cultural figures - rooms themed around Robert Louis Stevenson or, for instance - while others take cues from moments in Scottish history, from the Jacobite era to the Victorian fascination with the Highlands.
It's good to be able to confirm our final friendly, which will round off our preparations for the tournament. Bolivia will provide us with a feel for South American opposition, and will no doubt give us a stern test as they recover from the disappointment of defeat in the World Cup play-offs.
The deployment will see more than four million people and businesses across Scotland able to benefit from the next-generation network, which delivers faster speeds, better reliability and lower latency.
Two people walking their dogs on a beach in Scotland came across footprints left by humans and animals 2,000 years earlier. Although ancient footprints have been found in a handful of locations in England, this is the first such site ever recorded in Scotland. Ivor Campbell and Jenny Snedden spotted the prints on Lunan Bay in Angus, eastern Scotland, after a strong storm in January.
The best places to visit in May take advantage of that elusive window of perfect weather as spring turns to summer, when it's not too hot and it's not too cold-all you need is a light jacket. That frees up essential space in our carry-ons (big puffy jackets and thermal leggings can stay home, finally), creating more room for souvenirs from wherever we may go.
Around six million low-income households will continue to receive 150 off their winter energy bills after the government confirmed its Warm Home Discount will remain for five more years. It follows a consultation on how best to continue the scheme, which has been in place since 2011, with eligibility widened last year to include a further 2.7 million families. Ministers said extending the scheme until the winter of 2030/31 would help with the ongoing high cost of living,
