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A weather warning for wind has been issued for Edinburgh.

Met Office issues yellow warning for high winds

Sunlight over the historic seaside Gearrannan Blackhouse Village on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides

Enterprising islanders are being let down by SNP - Ian Murray

While strict quotas are intended to maintain stock numbers, mackerel and other species of fish are being hauled from the seas in their tens of thousands.

What future for Scotland's sea fishing industry as our seas empty?

Martin Compston (left) and Phil MacHugh (right).

Martin Compston visits Capital in BBC travel show

The best Scottish beers according to our Edinburgh readers (Getty Images)

The 13 best Scottish beers, chosen by readers

Loganair chief executive Jonathan Hinkles said it had been "simply impossible" to absorb the oil price rise. Picture: Loganair

Loganair to add fuel surcharge to most routes due to soaring oil prices

Snow and ice warnings are in place for Scotland as the country endures wintry conditions less than a week after the mildest New Year’s Day on record.

Watch: The latest weather forecast for Edinburgh

Strong winds have already been felt in the Westerns parts of Scotland. Photo: Andrea Calandra / Getty Images / Canva Pro.

Here's all you need to know about Tropical Storm Wanda

South Uist, Outer Hebrides, where Gaelic speakers account for around 60 per cent of the population. The figure rises to 82 per cent in some pockets of the island.

The lessons from Ireland that could help save Gaelic in Scotland

Edinburgh will be cloudy on Monday with sunny spells.

Forecast as Scotland kick off Euros

Only five local areas in the UK have recorded a week-on-week increase (Photo: Getty Images)

Only 5 UK areas saw a rise in Covid cases at the end of January - how regions co...

There has long been a free licence to merriment over the Hogmanay period in Scotland. PIC: Creative Commons.

The lost merry customs of a traditional Scottish Hogmanay

Nicola Sturgeon gives Coronavirus briefing.

Coronavirus: 152 new cases in the Lothians as country records 28 new deaths

Aerial shot of Straiton retail park

Midlothian named fastest growing area in Scotland

The Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis are one of the most iconic attractions in the Outer Hebrides. Picture: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam

Tourism body warns Scotland may be closed for summer

There are 153 confirmed Covid-19 cases in Scotland as of Sunday 15 March.

Covid-19 in Scotland LIVE: Latest updates from across nation

Over 170 people in Scotland have now tested positive.

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The couple disembarked at Waverley but realised soon after they had left the violin behind.

Desperate plea for return of boy's 100-year-old French made violin lost on Edinb...

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These are the 20 happiest areas in Scotland to live

Nat Spring plans to cycle across Scotland

Nat Spring bike challenge backed by hotel chain Macdonald

Gowk is the Scots for cuckoo with Gowk Day, on April 1, a time of fruitless errands and daft jokes in Scotland from at least 1700. PIC: Creative Commons.

Gowk Day: How Scots celebrated April Fool’s Day

A yellow weather warning has been issued across much of Scotland. Picture: Met Office UK

Scotland's weather: Met Office issues severe snow and ice alert for much of coun...

Chapman's 1800 Plan of Stornoway Bayhead is the earliest surviving map of the town and has now been saved by conservators at National Library of Scotland. PIC: NLS/Western Isles Libraries.

220-year-old map from the Hebrides is saved

Angus MacNeil MP appears on Alex Salmonds programme on RT

Call second independence referendum by March, SNP MP says

Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis is to hold its first Gay Pride. Picture: geograph.co.uk

Hebrides to hold '˜historic' gay pride parade for first time

Hamish Gow, who died last year aged 87, is considered one of Scotland's sea kayaking pioneers. PIC: Contributed.

Remembering Scotland's sea kayaking pioneers

Two shoulder brooches and beads found in a Viking woman's grave at Kneep in Uig on the Isle of Lewis. PIC: National Museums Scotland.

In Pictures: 11 ancient items the Vikings left in Scotland

Angus MacLennan, head teacher of e-Sgoil. Picture: Contributed

Arabic to be taught to Syrian refugee children in Scotland

Scotland's online school is to teach Arabic to the children of Syrian refugees.

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Calls for indyref2 to be staged in 18 months. Picture: John Devlin

MP calls for indyref2 to be staged in 18 months

A crofter on Lewis weaving Harris tweed in September 1955. (Photo by Bert Hardy/Picture Post/Getty Images)

In pictures: inside the unique world of Harris Tweed

There is still plenty of snow around. Photograph: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland's weather: Gradual thaw ahead but ice threat remains

Scottish mercenary fighters during the 16th Century. PIC: Creative Commons.

Who were the '˜redshanks' of the Highland clans?

A yellow warning has been issued.

Scotland weather: Delays expected on major roads tonight

The Stonehaven fireballs procession continues a tradition of fire being at the heart of Hogmanay night. PIC: Flickr/Creative Commons/Chris Street.

The lost and sometimes madcap customs of a Scottish Hogmanay

The National Theatre of Scotland is joining forces with the Screen Machine to take its shows into remote corners of the country.

Cinema screenings to be staged by National Theatre of Scotland

Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell merrily walk down the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. PIC: Contributed.

An pub crawl across Scotland with Boswell and Johnson

Beaches on South Harris in the Outer Hebrides. The islands retain the highest number of Gaelic speakers in Scotland. PIC Wikicommons.

Seven Gaelic phrases and sayings for the absolute beginner

Christine Grahame is returning to Holyrood, right after grandmother duties are taken care of. Picture: comp

Christine Grahame: Gran day out's better than a good day's doze

Wind and rain is set to bring misery for travellers. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Scotland weather: Storms and 100mph winds set to hit

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning. Picture: Jon Savage

Edinburgh Weather: Lothians to get torrential rain

Talk of the Town: Keep your minds off Stornoway

Community nurses in Lothian await £1m mobile gadget boost

Residents evacuated as flooding hits

Review: The Idiot At The Wall, Bedlam Theatre

12.5% of elderly patients back in hospital month after release