Scotland have added five players to their Six Nations squad ahead of their opening fixture against Italy at Murrayfield on Saturday, including Australia-born back row Alexander Masibaka after number eight Josh Bayliss dropped out with a groin injury.

Adventure doesn’t stop after dark in Scotland, from twilight kayaking along the River Tay to pitch-black bungee jumps in the Highlands.

Australian-born Alex Masibaka, who plays for Angouleme in the second tier in France, is a shock call-up to Scotland's Six Nations squad.

If the UK being hammered by not one but two storms in the past couple of days wasn't enough, Scotland is expected to be hit with heavy rain and snow later this week.

FOR the past 12 years Scots pro skater Mark Hanretty has been proudly flying the flag for his country on hit ITV show Dancing On Ice. But the dad-of-two admitted one of his proudest moments was attending last year’s Pride of Scotland Awards where he was moved to tears by his nation’s unsung heroes.

Visitors to Edinburgh will be charged a tourist tax designed to raise £50m annually, after city councillors voted in favour of the move. The charge, which mimics those already used in Germany, Spain and Italy,

By all appearances, you are doing nothing. But, quite the opposite: You are hurkle-durkling.

A code of practice for getting a dog is to be drawn up in Scotland under a new law passed by MSPs. The Welfare of Dogs Bill aims to promote responsible ownership by making sure people understand the commitment required before they take on a pet.

Scotland have bolstered their squad with the addition of five players, including Pro D2 standout Alexander Masibaka.

The victims were abused over a seven-year period in a Glasgow drug den which became known as "the beastie house".

Clague then competed in the Scottish International Masters Championship, where at least 10 countries were represented. Entrants comprised of Commonwealth, European and world series medallists and also those getting involved in Masters Badminton for the first time.