A predator that ruled the seas 170 million years ago has finally been unveiled by scientists half a century after it was discovered.

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Rare footprints of giants that once roamed Scotland have been discovered on the Isle of Skye. They were left around 170m years ago by sauropods, huge plant-eating dinosaurs with long necks and tails.

With roles as Macbeth and Steve Jobs, Irishman Michael Fassbender is currently the hottest actor in the business, writes Helen Barlow

A soldier sets his eyes on the Scottish throne.

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Rose Martin looks at a new book illustrating architecture in high places.

Josef and Adele Fassbender may have raised a highly successful son, but they failed in one respect: they couldn’t dissuade him from becoming an actor.

A Cork pensioner living in Britain has said he is “overwhelmed” by the response to his call for somebody to spend Christmas with after spending nine years alone.

Alan King enjoyed a successful return home as he saddled Raya Star to land the Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr today.

Junior has been left in the Coral Scottish Grand National on Saturday after his early exit at Aintree.

Sanctuaire showed he had become the latest member of the Paul Nicholls team to have benefited from a breathing operation when bouncing back to his best in the Isle of Skye Blended Whisky Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr today.

A nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank earlier today has been towed free tonight, the Royal Navy said.

Alexander McQueen's ashes were scattered in Scotland at the end of last month, it has been revealed.

Chief Dan George lined up a likely tilt next month’s Coral Scottish National after his striking success in the John Smith’s Novices’ Chase at Kelso.

Scottish singer KT Tunstall has married drummer Luke Bullen in a ceremony on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

Scots singer KT Tunstall tied the knot on a remote Scottish island.

Actress Claire Danes feared the worst when she became lost on a remote Scottish island after taking what she thought was a leisurely stroll.

A music festival on a remote Scottish island was today hailed as a huge success by organisers.

BOW STRADA can make a successful return to fencing at Ascot today.

Golden Cross is a best-priced 12-1 chance for the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham next month following an impressive victory Fairyhouse this afternoon in the Winning Fair Juvenile Hurdle.

Green campaigners are to grow a forest in memory of late Clash frontman Joe Strummer to recognise his environmental efforts.