The local authority heard that costs associated with backfilling for staff taking the day off would be a maximum of £300,000.

A bank holiday will be held in Scotland on June 15 to mark the nation’s return to the football World Cup for the first time since 1998. The Scotland men’s national team will have their first fixture ...

Scotland are set to make June 15 a national bank holiday in honour of their first men’s World Cup appearance in 28 years. The Scottish government announced on Monday that First Minister John Swinney ...

A guided bikepacking holiday is a relaxing way to explore Perthshire’s lochs and glens – with a woodland sauna and luxury cabin to look forward to at the end of the ride ...

Scotland's bank holidays will see some huge changes in 2026 and 2027 as three 'substitute days' have been planned. In 2026, most of the dates will stay the same as 2025, with Christmas and New Year ...