Stranded Family Delighted to Be Rescued By the Hogwarts Express
When the Cluetts were told that they would be rescued by a local train, they were overwhelmed to see a familiar scarlet steam engine coming towards them.
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Scotland Blows World Away With Wind Power Equal to 118% of Nation's Electricity Needs
Wind turbines generated enough electricity to power all 3 million of Scotland's households for six days.
Café That Hires and Feeds the Homeless Has Just Built a Village for Their Rough Sleeping Employees
Social Bite has been lifting up Scotland's homeless for the last six years - and this eco-friendly village is just their latest achievement in their quest to end homelessness altogether.
Get the Buzz on the First House-trained Bumblebee and Its Loving Pet Owner
Fiona Presly and Bee the bumblebee were best friends – and they may have been the first ever human-bee dynamic duo on the record books.
'Superwoman' Surgeon Hikes Through Snow For 3 Hours So She Can Operate on Her Cancer Patient
Despite the country enduring freezing temperatures and mountains of snow, Lindsey Chisholm was still undaunted by the 8-mile trek from her home to the hospital.
First Country in the World to Give Free Sanitary Products to All Students
The initiative will ensure that no Scottish student will have to forgo their hygienic needs based on income or social situation.
361 Golden Retrievers Met Up in Scotland to Celebrate Their Breed's Birthday
Judging by the pictures from the event, it looked like it was the best day ever – for the dogs AND for the humans.
Two Scottish Entrepreneurs Are Working to Replace Palm Oil With the Oil From Used Coffee Grounds
These two men got the idea for their palm oil replacement after they worked in several cafés during their time in college.
Sir Ian McKellen is Celebrating His 80th Birthday With 80 Performances to Benefit the Theater
Sir Ian McKellen has been celebrating his 80th birthday by raising money for UK theaters with 80 different solo shows.
Years After She Smells Parkinson's Disease on Her Husband, Woman is Now Paving the Way for Early Detection Test
This retired nurse is using her keen sense of smell to help researchers develop one of the first early detection tests for Parkinson's disease.
World's Youngest Teachers Are Babies Who Visit Schools to Teach Students About Empathy - and It's Working
These babies might be small, but they're apparently having a big impact on the schoolchildren they "teach" - especially the troubled students.
This Entire Mountain Now Has Guaranteed Protection After It Was Put Up for Sale By Private Owner
The mountain's new wardens will soon begin restoring its natural ecosystem so it can support and nourish local wildlife.
Rather Than Wasting Ugly Potatoes, Couple Uses Them to Make Scotland's First Potato Vodka
Rather than allowing thousands of ugly potatoes to end up in landfills, this couple came up with a tastier solution for the misshapen spuds.
In 'World First' Blind People Have Their Vision Restored Thanks to Stem Cells From Deceased Organ Donors
According to this exciting new research, the eyesight for eight blind patients was repaired thanks to deceased organ donors and their stem cells.
Honesty Withdrawal at ATM After Customer Forgot to Take His Money
A 23-year-old shopper who forgot to take his money from the ATM slot was shocked when he returned an hour later to find a kind stranger waiting to hand it back.
Scottish Schools Begin Free Meals Plan
Primary pupils will receive free school meals as part of a six-month pilot project in Scotland that will improve the diets for all children by providing a nutritious lunch.
BBC Hits Scotland Streets to Ask a Thought-Provoking Question (WATCH)
The people of Glasgow let their imaginations soar when a BBC camera crew asked citizens on the street a fun – and interesting – question about their lives.
Former Fish Farmer Feeds a Million Children Every Day
A former fish farmer has cast a charitable net to 12 countries, with nutritious meals served to one million school children every weekday.
Scotland to Welcome Refugees With Screening of It's a Wonderful Life
What better message of community? An island in Western Scotland is welcoming 15 Syrian refugee families with a movie screening of "It's a Wonderful Life."
George Clooney Visits Sandwich Shop That Feeds Homeless, Says Good Job
This Hollywood superstar brought a crowd as he visited a sandwich shop that spends its profits on the homeless.
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