Lifestyle

The investment performance of rare Scotch has dipped during the first six months of the year, the first such recorded half year decline.

According to a recent study, more than a million Brits are named after Disney characters.

So-called ‘dark tourism’ sites (for example, the sites of tragedies) are drawing in more and more visitors each year, with holidaymakers looking to learn more about the more mysterious or even harrowing parts of history.

Scottish supermodel Stella Tennant and her teenage daughter Iris (14) have been modelling Oxfam clothes to protest against the harm fast fashion does to people and the planet.

Loose change, a few crumbs and the odd bit of debris that gets stuck in your shoe sole - everyone's car needs a good clean out once in a while.

Two north east men will undertake a gruelling two-day challenge this weekend in aid of local charity Kayleigh’s Wee Stars.

Two enterprising Ellon Academy pupils have organised a live music event next Saturday, August 31 to help fund a teaching trip to Thailand.

Opera Bohemia is 10 this year, and celebrates with its biggest tour ever and a special production of Lehar’s The Merry Widow.

Mountaineers have called for action to tackle ‘dirty camping’, which sees irresponsible campers leaving rubbish, fire damage and even whole campsites in their wake.

Pet owners are being urged to take extra precautions while walking their dogs near water bodies due to an increase in reports of toxic blue green algae.

Look out for hedgehogs out during the day

With the weather across the UK taking a turn for the worse, some people might be planning a holiday somewhere with warmer weather.

Vet charity PDSA wants to hear about any miracle pets in Scotland for its unique Pet Survivor Awards.

Alzheimer Scotland has launched Memory Walk events for 2019 to unify local communities and raise vital funds to make sure nobody faces dementia alone.