Thugs claiming to be acting on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council have seized, stripped, and assaulted a Nigerian actor, Dr Don Pedro Obaseki, accusing him of being an “Oghionoba”, a term ...

From its earliest incarnation, it was intended to be much more than a one-night event. More than 30 years later, many of Edinburgh's most historic venues and locations play host to celebrations, ...

The spectacular midnight firework display over Edinburgh Castle is the traditional stock image of Hogmanay in Scotland's ...

Whether it’s smashing pomegranates or banging pots and pans, these rituals are said to bring luck and good fortune for the ...

Huw Owen from the Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland gives an overview of the major humanitarian crises in 2025 and ...

Unpack the history of the New Year’s Eve kiss tradition—and learn from a relationship expert about how to make your night ...

The highly regarded Highland politician speaks candidly and pledges to work hard until she stands down in May.

Pronounced “Old Lang Zyne,” experts say it started as a poem, and has since become a song that is now a staple in New Year’s ...

With an aging roster of pipers and drummers, the Niagara Regional Police Pipe Band is seeking new members to keep its world ...

Edinburgh is one of the best cities in the UK to experience the growing hotel-hopping trend, with new research from ...

As New Year's Day approaches, many Scots will be preparing to indulge in a traditional steak pie - but how did the practice ...

Who will triumph in the second Edinburgh derby of the season? Will Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou make it 11 league ...