Charity

It is believed to be the largest intake of dogs the charity has recorded in 185 years

Scottish animal charity rescues record number of dogs in just 10 days

Those behind the project hope it will act as a blueprint for future conservation efforts across Scotland

Those behind the project hope it will act as a blueprint for future conservation efforts across Scotland

National Lottery

New project to restore Scotland’s rivers gets £1.8 million boost

Ewan McGregor helped auction off bottles of whisky from his own personal cask for CHAS

Ewan McGregor helped auction off bottles of whisky from his own personal cask for CHAS

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Ewan McGregor's exclusive whisky fetches huge sum for children's charity

Boris Johnson delivers a speech in London

Boris Johnson delivers a speech in London

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Controversial ex-Boris Johnson adviser up for Scottish charity job

Social Bite has four shops in Scotland, including in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen

Social Bite has four shops in Scotland, including in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen

Scottish charity boss calls for more support for student homelessness

Help for Heroes choir

Help for Heroes choir

Singing the Blues

Yousaf accepting the award at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel

Yousaf accepting the award at Glasgow's Hilton Hotel

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'Do not stop talking about Gaza or Lebanon': Humza Yousaf awarded for public service

Councillors are reportedly being urged to hand over the Torry Battery to a local charity

Councillors are reportedly being urged to hand over the Torry Battery to a local charity

Aberdeen City Council

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Councillors urged to hand over historical city landmark to locals for £1

Rob Wainwright will be hosting Doddie Discofest in Coll

Rob Wainwright will be hosting Doddie Discofest in Coll

Hebridean music festival to raise funds for MND research

Paul Black and Susie McCabe will be among those taking part in the gig

Paul Black and Susie McCabe will be among those taking part in the gig

Scottish comedians to host gig to fundraise for Bethlehem theatre company

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

Former head of The Assynt Foundation Alastair McAskill in Glencanisp, Lochinver

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Deals give fresh life to struggling Highland estate buyout

Ewan McGregor is auctioning off bottles of whisky from his own personal cask for CHAS

Ewan McGregor is auctioning off bottles of whisky from his own personal cask for CHAS

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Ewan McGregor launches whisky with Scottish island distillery for children's charity

Scotland fans during the Switzerland match in Cologne

Scotland fans during the Switzerland match in Cologne

Scottish Football

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Tartan Army praised by Portuguese children's charity after generous donation

Walkers in brightly-coloured bras and 'bra t-shirts' lit up the streets of Edinburgh

Walkers in brightly-coloured bras and 'bra t-shirts' lit up the streets of Edinburgh

Hundreds light up Edinburgh streets for MoonWalk Scotland

Lorraine McCall completed a non stop circuit of all 231 peaks of the Grahams

Lorraine McCall completed a non stop circuit of all 231 peaks of the Grahams

Alzheimer Scotland

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Highland woman first to complete mountain challenge after recovering from cancer

The Scottish actor created a short film to help publicise the campaign

The Scottish actor created a short film to help publicise the campaign

Highlands & Islands

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Scottish actor backs campaign to save mobile cinema that serves rural communities

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Former Royal Navy nurse, Janine, is a Veterans Clinical Advisor at Help for Heroes.

Pain can make veterans feel alone: Help for Heroes is by their side

First Minister John Swinney has praised the 'wonderful' work which brought 19 Afghan medical students to Scotland

First Minister John Swinney has praised the 'wonderful' work which brought 19 Afghan medical students to Scotland

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'Wonderful': John Swinney welcomes female Afghan medical students to Scotland

The women, who are all studying to become doctors, landed in Edinburgh on Tuesday

The women, who are all studying to become doctors, landed in Edinburgh on Tuesday

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Female Afghan medical students arrive in Scotland defying Taliban education ban

The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026 was revealed at the University of Glasgow this morning and ensures people understand their rights, responsibilities and entitlements, and to help New Scots and communities to integrate

The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy: Delivery Plan 2024-2026 was revealed at the University of Glasgow this morning and ensures people understand their rights, responsibilities and entitlements, and to help New Scots and communities to integrate

Refugees and immigration

Strategy launched to help refugees and asylum seekers settle in Scotland

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to 'urgently' help people facing high energy bills this winter

Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing calls to 'urgently' help people facing high energy bills this winter

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Labour face calls for 'urgent action' after 'alarming' energy price cap projection

MsMissMrs founder Sylvia Douglas (top left) with her team

MsMissMrs founder Sylvia Douglas (top left) with her team

Social enterprise helps more than 100 women rebuild their lives in a year

Money was raised in Benarty for the funeral of a man who was found to still be alive

Money was raised in Benarty for the funeral of a man who was found to still be alive

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Fife community fundraises for man's funeral – before he is found alive

The group has so far raised almost £6000 for charities and organisations across the country

The group has so far raised almost £6000 for charities and organisations across the country

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Cash raised at independence rallies handed to local food bank

The annual event took place on Sunday morning as 4200 “kind-hearted Kiltwalkers” took to the streets of two different locations to help raise money

The annual event took place on Sunday morning as 4200 “kind-hearted Kiltwalkers” took to the streets of two different locations to help raise money

Record number of people take part in charity Kiltwalk at Scottish city

A charity has called on people to object to 'damaging plans' for development at the Battle of Bannockburn site

A charity has called on people to object to 'damaging plans' for development at the Battle of Bannockburn site

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Charity urges people to object to 'damaging' Bannockburn development plans

Police line-up in Belfast following a far-right riot

Police line-up in Belfast following a far-right riot

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'Be vigilant': Glasgow charity issues advice for refugees amid far-right riots

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

The Scottish Refugee Council is hosting a No Borders Comedy evening in Edinburgh at The Stand Comedy Club

Scottish refugee charity announces fundraiser comedy gig at Fringe Festival

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

“It’s exhausting being in pain all the time” - David with his family

Help for Heroes is a lifeline for Army veteran David who is living with chronic pain

More than 800 people attended the festival last year

More than 800 people attended the festival last year

Community group to host 'summer festival of solidarity' in Glasgow

Despite the name the show is not about food rather it is about the lived experiences of those who use and volunteer at food banks

Despite the name the show is not about food rather it is about the lived experiences of those who use and volunteer at food banks

Horrifying comedy show based on food banks set for international arts festival

Chris Brookmyre and Stephen Flynn will battle it out for a £1000 for their chosen charity

Chris Brookmyre and Stephen Flynn will battle it out for a £1000 for their chosen charity

Chris Brookmyre

Stephen Flynn takes on Chris Brookmyre as Euros sweepstake finalists confirmed

Stephen Flynn’s England face off against Ian Blackford’s Netherlands for a spot in the Euro 2024 finals

Stephen Flynn’s England face off against Ian Blackford’s Netherlands for a spot in the Euro 2024 finals

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Stephen Flynn takes on Ian Blackford in Euros charity sweepstake semi-final

Zara Gladman’s France take on Christopher Brookmyre’s Spain as both teams look to book their place in the Euro 2024 final

Zara Gladman’s France take on Christopher Brookmyre’s Spain as both teams look to book their place in the Euro 2024 final

Chris Brookmyre

Zara Gladman takes on Christopher Brookmyre in Euros charity sweepstake semi-final

We are down to our final four with Stephen Flynn, Zara Gladman, Chris Brookmyre and Ian Blackford

We are down to our final four with Stephen Flynn, Zara Gladman, Chris Brookmyre and Ian Blackford

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Semi-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – with bonus prize for beating England

Ian Blackford’s Netherlands will also take on Iona Fyfe’s Turkey

Ian Blackford’s Netherlands will also take on Iona Fyfe’s Turkey

Stephen Flynn faces off against Alan Cumming in charity sweepstake quarter-finals

Mark Nelson’s Germany will face off against Christopher Brookmyre’s Spain in the first of the two matches this Friday

Mark Nelson’s Germany will face off against Christopher Brookmyre’s Spain in the first of the two matches this Friday

Euro 2024 qualifiers

Tadhg Hickey takes on Zara Gladman in charity sweepstake quarter-finals

Hamish, Kathy and Ben Weir are encouraging people to wear tartan to mark what would have been Doddie Weir's 54th birthday

Hamish, Kathy and Ben Weir are encouraging people to wear tartan to mark what would have been Doddie Weir's 54th birthday

MND clinical trials get £500k boost on Doddie Weir's birthday

Left to right: Stephen Flynn, Alan Cumming and Zara Gladman

Left to right: Stephen Flynn, Alan Cumming and Zara Gladman

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Quarter-finals confirmed for Euros sweepstake – and a new prize for beating England

White-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Mull

White-tailed sea eagles on the Isle of Mull

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Eagles on Scottish island spotted showing 'unprecedented' caring behaviour

Hannah Bardell will take on Ian Blackford in the latest round of our charity sweep

Hannah Bardell will take on Ian Blackford in the latest round of our charity sweep

SNP figures go head-to-head in sweepstake as last 16 ties conclude

Pete Wishart's Belgium are set to take on Zara Gladman's France in the Euros

Pete Wishart's Belgium are set to take on Zara Gladman's France in the Euros

Pete Wishart takes on Zara Gladman as Euros drama ramps up in knockout stages

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Nurse Karen, Help for Heroes

Army nurse Karen provides life-changing support

Christophre Brookmyre’s Spain will also face off against Gavin Newlands’s Georgia

Christophre Brookmyre’s Spain will also face off against Gavin Newlands’s Georgia

Stephen Flynn takes on Jenny Colgan as sweepstake knockout stage continues

Alan Cumming will go head-to-head with Susie McCabe in the latest National sweepstake fixture

Alan Cumming will go head-to-head with Susie McCabe in the latest National sweepstake fixture

Alan Cumming takes on Susie McCabe as sweepstake knockout stage begins

Paolo Nutini has announced details of a show in Paisley – but there's a twist

Paolo Nutini has announced details of a show in Paisley – but there's a twist

Paolo Nutini announces intimate hometown show – but there's a twist

Chris Brookmyre, Stephen Flynn and Zara Gladman are among the names still in The National's charity sweep

Chris Brookmyre, Stephen Flynn and Zara Gladman are among the names still in The National's charity sweep

See who's made it to the knockout stages of The National's Euros sweepstake

Elaine C Smith will take on Pete Wishart in our National sweepstake

Elaine C Smith will take on Pete Wishart in our National sweepstake

Elaine C Smith takes on Pete Wishart in Euros sweepstake as group games finish

A LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

A LGBT Youth Scotland volunteer takes part in Edinburgh Pride

Gender reform row

Why LGBT Youth Scotland is letting transgender teens tell their own stories

Stephen Flynn will go head to head with Chris McEleny in The National's sweepstake

Stephen Flynn will go head to head with Chris McEleny in The National's sweepstake

Stephen Flynn takes on Chris McEleny in National sweepstake as group stages continue

The charity is specifically designed for men with prostate cancer and delivered through Scottish football clubs

The charity is specifically designed for men with prostate cancer and delivered through Scottish football clubs

Football fans’ cancer charity ‘has given me my life back’

Mark Nelson’s Germany have already qualified from the group stage, but their game against Alan Cumming’s Switzerland is hardly dead rubber

Mark Nelson’s Germany have already qualified from the group stage, but their game against Alan Cumming’s Switzerland is hardly dead rubber

All eyes on Mark Nelson and Alan Cumming as Euros Charity sweepstake Group A ends

Gavin Newlands’ Georgia will come head-to-head with Alex Salmond’s Czechia

Gavin Newlands’ Georgia will come head-to-head with Alex Salmond’s Czechia

Gavin Newlands takes on Alex Salmond as Euro 2024 Charity sweepstake heats up

Kelly Given and Ruth Wishart will go head-to-head in our National sweepstake

Kelly Given and Ruth Wishart will go head-to-head in our National sweepstake

National columnists go head-to-head as Euro 2024 Charity sweepstake continues