Thirty eight watercolours from Ireland will go on display in Edinburgh with a Scottish collection shown in Dublin.

Heavy rain, high water levels and landslips have been affecting the rails while hundreds are without power in the north of Scotland.

Tens of thousands of people were expected to attend Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh which have been cancelled due to bad weather.

The Canadian actor also appeared in River City and owned a restaurant in Edinburgh.

All outdoor events have been scrapped, including the street party, fireworks and concert in Princes Street Gardens.

A Scottish family were left "stranded" in Vienna without luggage and had to pay for a hotel and replacement flight.

The family, including a 25-year-old woman who uses a wheelchair, say the flight took off without boarding disabled people.

Fourteen-man Edinburgh win a ferocious second leg of the 1872 Cup with a late try from Pierre Schoeman, but Glasgow retain the trophy after their first-leg victory