SCOTLAND is home to hundreds of beautiful towns and villages with many of these being situated on the coast. From quaint fishing villages to ancient towns, there is something out there for everyone.

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Part of the Inner Hebrides off of Scotland’s West Coast, the Isle of Skye is an area of natural wonder and awe-inspiring ...

If you’re planning a trip to Scotland, you’ll need a list of all the best things to see and do in Edinburgh and you’ve come ...

King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla attended church near the royal Balmoral estate in Scotland today to mark the second ...

Striking new images from a recent expedition to the Titanic ... art that was meant to be viewed and appreciated. And now that beautiful piece of art is on the ocean floor... in pitch black ...

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 30 August and 6 September. Send your photos to [email protected]. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules on photography that ...

A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week. If you submit an image, you do so in accordance with theChris Reekie from St Andrews took this shot of ...

We we’re lucky to stay at a HomeExchange home (get more info here) in nearby Murray’s Bay, so we spent our first day in NZ working off the jet lag in beautiful, warm, protected waters of Brown’s Bay.

This photo was taken at Tentsmuir and sent in by owner Martin Smith. Send your photos to [email protected]. Please ensure you adhere to the BBC's rules on photography that can be found here.

Devastated friends and loved ones of Erin Slane paid heartfelt tributes to her this week, wishing her a “happy heavenly birthday".