Cruise ships could be taxed for docking in Scottish ports under proposals floated by the SNP-led government. The levy – which ...

If introduced, the tax would be the first cruise ship levy in the whole of the UK. As of last year, councils now have the ...

Robin McKelvie finds the perfect natural oasis in Lerwick, home to a popular TV series, thriving businesses and a spectacular wealth of wildlife ...

Rail and ferry services have been cancelled in Scotland amid heavy rain and gusts of up to 70mph. The Met Office has issued a ...

Yellow warnings for rain are in place for parts of Wales and South West England from 12:00 to 23:59 on February 23. For parts ...

M.V. Hjaltland, operated by Northlink Ferries, transports vehicles and passengers daily from Aberdeen to the Scottish islands ...

As many as 98 UK areas have been warned that power cuts are possible after a Met Office warning for wind as well as rain.

Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has today announced that she will not seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the ...

A £5 levy on cruise ship passengers arriving in Orkney could raise more than £1m a year, councillors have been told. The ...

Liberal Democrat MSP Beatrice Wishart has taken the “difficult decision” not to stand in next year’s Holyrood election. Ms ...

The weekend weather is shaping up to be dramatic with three separate yellow weather warnings now in place over the coming ...