Weather

Tumella's stormproof umbrella has dropped in price just in time for the inclement weather

The bargain brolly designed to stand up to autumn gusts

Thompson's say it is time to prepare for the harsher weather

Ad Feature Brits urged to weatherproof homes, as 2026 storm season begins

The treatments are aimed at dogs and cats

Why turning your heating on could trigger a flea infestation

The Craven packaway jacket is a bargain at the moment - but choose your colour carefully, as prices vary

£75 TOG24 waterproof jacket reduced to £30 in clearance sale

The Aolso mini travel umbrella is currently £8.49 in a limited time Amazon deal.

The tiny handbag essential for all weathers is just £8.49

El Niño is set to impact our weather over the coming year.

What is El Niño? What you need to know about the climate phenomenon

The Isle of Gigha, just west of the Kintyre peninsula

Hay's Way: Gigha's fine milk, fresh hotel rooms and landscape changes

Autumn is on its way.

When does summer 2026 end? Here's when it's officially autumn

Touring holidays can give UK travellers greater flexibility to explore different destinations, including the Scottish Highlands

Unpredictable weather puts flexible UK holidays in focus

Salutation Hotel, Perth, which has operated since the 17th Century, is one of the hotels affected. PIC: CC/Aaron Bradley

Six Scottish hotels at risk as group plunged into administration

The light green TECKNET handheld fan is reduced to £10.11 in an Amazon limited-time deal

This £10 fan could help during the next hot spell

Old fashioned fly paper still has a role to play - but there’s no shortage of modern gizmos to fight off the flies this summer

Why are there so many flies everywhere?

The unique 'sail through' Scottish chippy that you can paddleboard to

Norman Bissell and his wife-to-be Birgit Whitmore outside Isle of Luing Stores

Island shopkeeper, 80, sells up before wedding to 'enjoy married life'

Nicholas Muirhead of the Scottish Leather Group

Five historic Scotland 500 using innovation to drive growth

What to expect from this year's Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Council leader Jane Meagher (left) with Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth in Princes Street

Council chief condemns FM's 'shameful' lack of response on Princes St

SwitchBot's new e-ink display is a weather station with more than a few tricks up its sleeve

SwitchBot E-Ink Home Dashboard review

The Met Office has issued two thunderstorm warnings for Scotland.

Where Met Office thunderstorm warnings have been issued in Scotland

Place at the Table Glasgow - inspiring discussion on food & identity

In second is Rothesay with an average property price of £111,764, which makes it among Scotland’s cheapest coastal towns. Located on the Isle of Bute, the town can be reached by ferry.

Hay's Way: Back on the road after being Stateside

The Suolita handheld fan has five speed settings, a digital display and up to 14 hours of battery life

This five-speed handheld fan is now £10.99

Smoke rises from the wildfire near Nethy Bridge on Friday hours before First Minister John Swinney made a formal request to the Ministry of Defence fo for aerial support to help tackle the blaze, which started on Wednesday, July 15.

First Minister requests military support to fight Cairngorms wildfire

The recent heatwave is sign of things to come, and that could mean rising energy bills

Heatwave sends energy bills soaring as Scotland faces hotter future

I raced back to store but the coveted summer item was gone Gaby Soutar

Meet Scotland's youngest lighthouse keeper in her 'whole new world'

Andy Burnham is set to become prime minister on Monday - with a flurry of announcements to follow

Burnham to 'approve new North Sea drilling' on Monday - reports

Deacon Blue at Edinburgh Castle: What time does the concert start?

Heating oi is used widely throughout rural Scotland, but customers have faced rising and volatile prices due to the war in Iran

Exclusive Scotland's heating oil users urged to switch to solar and heat pumps

Four of the best beaches in Scotland.

Best Beaches in Scotland 2026: The 11 most beautiful Scottish beaches

Residents have been evacuated after the large blaze broke out in the Scottish Highlands, sending large volumes of smoke towards nearby towns.

Firefighters work through night tackling Cairngorms wildfire

Estée Lauder Double Wear has become one of the beauty industry's most recognised longwear foundations

The foundation beauty fans always buy

Sue Smith, from Team Scotland, onboard the Team Qingdao yacht in Oban after Leg 8 of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, a record-breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA

Scots clipper sailors tell of joy of home soil after Atlantic crossing

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum (SWF), has issued wildfire warnings for the central Highlands, southern and eastern Scotland.

Warning of ‘very high’ wildfire risk in parts of Scotland

The Marchpower Cooling Blanket is designed to help sleepers stay more comfortable during warm weather, with multiple colours and sizes available.

This cooling blanket could help you sleep better on warm nights

Londoners cool off at the giffgaff Keep Your Cool Zone at Boxpark Shoreditch

Almost half of Brits struggle to sleep during hot weather

What Edinburgh Trams has advised passengers to carry during heatwave

The inflatable camping tent accommodates up to four people and includes a manual pump, guy ropes, stakes and carry bag

This four-person inflatable tent is now £199

Coastguard rescue officers will no longer receive payments under plans by UK authorities

UK set to push on with dropping hourly fee for coastguard volunteers

The Olsen & Smith outdoor storage box is now 40% off on Amazon, offering a practical way to tidy up gardens and patios

Amazon Choice lockable garden storage box now £179.99

The Rapbin linen-blend trousers are designed for comfortable everyday wear during warmer weather

Summer linen trousers now £19.98

The Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan offers quiet cooling with oscillation, remote control and multiple airflow settings

Dimplex tower fan drops below £60 in Amazon deal
With quiet operation, a remote control and multiple cooling modes, the Dimplex DXACF Tower Fan has been reduced in a limited-time Amazon deal

The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl can make ice cream, soft serve, gelato, sorbet and milkshakes using pre-frozen ingredients

Ninja’s new CREAMi Scoop & Swirl gets £82 off on Amazon

The Tate office chair combines a breathable mesh back with a padded waterfall seat and adjustable reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair is ideal for hot weather - 40% off

Sydney Rope Folding Egg Chair includes a plush cushion and can be folded to make seasonal storage more convenient

Dunelm cuts £75 off folding egg chair in huge summer sale

The stormy weather comes after days of hot and dry weather.

Met Office issues yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet can be separated into 3.5 and 7 tog layers or clipped together for a warmer 10.5 tog setup

The Simba duvet I use all year has a clever answer to summer heat

Susie MacDonald (left), Charlotte Reader (right) and Emma Ledger (centre) cool off from the hot weather at Cumnock open-air swimming pool in East Ayrshire.

Fun in the Sun: Here are 18 pictures of Scots enjoying the hot weather

The Novigami Meza combines a breathable mesh back with adjustable height and a flexible reclining mechanism

This breathable mesh office chair gets nearly 70% off in a major sale

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

Why it’s so much nicer visiting a restaurant when it’s raining

Some dogs find it hard to cope with the heat.

How a dog's dry nose could mean heatstroke, dehydration or sunburn

How hot does it get in Scotland?

Scotland Record Temperatures: All-time Scottish high temperatures

It's important to keep dogs cool and hydrated in hot weather.

Dogs and Heatwaves 2026: Expert tips on how to keep your dog safe

Prime Day starts today - and it'll run for four days

Amazon Prime Day 2026 starts today – what every shopper needs to know

The compact CoamoTrail cooler combines oscillating airflow, two mist settings and remote operation in a portable tower design

This £80 portable air cooler has a storm mode and two mist settings

The Scotsman Top Stories

Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

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SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries