Should the Highlands feature on every British skier’s wish list? Whether you should consider skiing in Scotland all depends on what kind of skier you are. Here's our guide to help you decide if it’s ...

It replaces the UK Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. Unlike the old scheme, which depended on whether the temperature dropped ...

As autumn unfolds across the UK, the Met Office has released its winter forecast, predicting milder temperatures than in ...

In the past few years, the Danish word "hygge" -- loosely translated to refer to that cozy, cocoa-by-the-fire feeling Nordic people have perfected to ward off the winter blahs -- became so popular ...

Scotland's only indoor ice climbing centre could reopen under a new operator in 2027. The Ice Factor in Kinlochleven closed in 2023 amid a dispute over unpaid rent. It was once one of the largest ...

Older people are being warned about a surge in scam messages relating to winter heating payments. Age Scotland has issued the warning over texts urging people to "apply now" for winter heating support ...

The Winter Fuel Payment is a separate scheme aimed at pensioners. For winter 2025/26, you may get a payment if you were born ...