Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Val McDermid divides her time between Edinburgh and the East Neuk of Fife near St Andrews, and enjoys wintry walks in snowy ...

If you're just joining us, or returning after this week's session of First Minister's Questions, Scotland's social justice secretary will shortly give a ministerial statement on winter fuel payments.

The much-anticipated new anthology The Great Mixed Climbs of Scotland has recently seen the light of day. Written by the acclaimed climber and author Guy Robertson and featuring photography by leading ...

At first mention, the prospect of a winter walking holiday may sound more chilly than enticing, but rosy-cheeked treks with frost underfoot and temperate hikes in destinations further south offer ...

In her new book of nonfiction, Val McDermid takes a break from the crime novels she's known for. NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with the Scottish writer about "Winter: The Story of a Season." The Scottish ...