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Prince of Wales attends 125th anniversary of naval base’s submarine service

He later met with service families at a community centre in the neighbouring town of Helensburgh.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 5 Jun 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Balmoral ‘a uniquely special place in the hearts of the royal family’, says King

The Aberdeenshire estate has become a favourite summer retreat for the family.

By Rosie Shead, Press Association · 1 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Rare burrowing city water voles relocated ahead of drainage works

The voles are said to be of national significance.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 27 May 2026 · 3 min read

A close-up view of Haddington the bear sitting on a sofa

Scotland

Late Queen’s ‘Haddington’ teddy on display as part of Holyroodhouse tour

Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at the palace in Edinburgh have opened to the public for the first time.

By Danyel VanReenen, Press Association Scotland · 21 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Red squirrel kits recovering after being found alone in ditch

It is thought they may have fallen from their nest before being found in Oban, Argyll and Bute, on April 1.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

First sloth born in Scotland – and he’s been named after David Attenborough

Baby Atty was born on May 11 at Edinburgh Zoo.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 12 May 2026 · 2 min read

Charles meeting Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood at the King’s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

Scotland

Rod Stewart congratulates King for putting Trump ‘in his place’

Charles and Camilla were joined by celebrities and performers for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hal...

By Stanley Murphy-Johns, Press Association · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read

Sparrowhawk perched on a moss-covered tree

Scotland

Protected bird of prey euthanised after being illegally trapped

Police and animal rights activists have asked anyone with relevant information to come forward.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 2 min read

Donald Trump's decision to end tariffs on sales of Scotch whisky to the US has been bailed as an an example of the 'soft power' of the King. (Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland

Ending of US whisky tariffs shows the King’s ‘soft power’

The Scotch Whisky Association welcomed the decision by President Donald Trump to remove 10% tariffs on sales of whisky to the US.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 1 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Trump to remove Scottish whisky tariffs after King and Queen’s US visit

The US president said the royals ‘got me to do something that nobody else was able to do’.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 30 Apr 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Changes to whale feeding ground may raise risk of mass strandings – study

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have shed light on one of Scotland’s biggest mass stranding events.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 29 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Scotland fans’ dogs left out of Adidas World Cup canine jersey line

A supporters group hopes Adidas will take notice of their disappointment.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 · 2 min read