Alexander Smail

Ahead of the start of 2025, a new list of the top 10 most "unmissable destinations" in Scotland for the year ahead has been unveiled — including bustling cities and spectacular islands.

To celebrate Hogmanay, the Daily Record has rounded up some of the most interesting Scottish New Year's traditions that people in the country have practiced for hundreds of years.

Ahead of the new year, there is a "cosy" and "unique" Scottish cabin that you can rent out for a post-Christmas getaway — and it is located just a few miles out of Edinburgh.

There is no better time for a good old-fashioned hike than New Year's Day . As we hurtle towards the end of the year and prepare ourselves for 2025, now is the perfect time to clear your head with a long walk.

As we look ahead to 2025, the Daily Record has selected an extra special spot for our latest Walk of the Week — offering spectacular views and being just a short walk from a "cosy" pub.

For the latest edition of the Daily Record's Town of the Week series, we are journeying to a stunning coastal destination that celebrates Hogmanay on January 11.

Scotland has many weird and wonderful Hogmanay and New Year's Day traditions.

As Hogmanay begins, Scots all over the country are ready for 2025 to finally kick off. However, the poor weather has unfortunately put a damper on the festivities.

Some of Scotland's island communities rank highly on a new list of the "best places to live" in Scotland in 2025.

With 2025 now upon us, many Scots will be thinking about their next holidays, and luckily, there is no shortage of stunning and fascinating staycation destinations around Scotland