Average family size remains static at 1.89 children, figures show
Women are having 1.89 children on average – a figure that remains static, new figures show.
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SPONSORED: Oh we do like to be beside the sea…
Harbour towns that line the rugged coastline of Scotland are the perfect places to escape to if you want to be beside the sea.
SPONSORED: Your family is invited to go ‘Doune the Rabbit Hole’
Doune the Rabbit Hole is not only the most family friendly of Scotland's music festivals, it also features the most diverse live music. Celebrating its 10th edition this year, the music ranges from genuine legends like Bob Marley's band the Wailers, rockers Hawkwind and dance divas Sister Sledge, to cutting edge current performers like Brit Award-nominated John Grant, energetic explorers of experimental rock, Battles and electronic jazz pioneers, Beak.
Scientists search for differing secrets of friendship across the generations
We’ll get by with a little help from our friends, according to The Beatles, but just how and why do we form those special bonds, which can last a lifetime?
Military historians and professional peace-makers on how to ensure the Christmas Day does not plunge into festicuffs
PRESENTS under the tree, twinkling lights and a loving family sharing a happy, relaxed day of Christmas cheer...well, two out of three’s not bad.
Scots cancer blogger building a Magic Kingdom of memories for her sons to explore
WHEN she was diagnosed with a rare terminal cancer, Pamela McBride’s first thought wasn’t treatment – it was her children.
Get that man out of our grave: Family fight to remove in-law’s ashes from plot saying he has no right to be there
A FAMILY are fighting to get an in-law’s ashes removed from a grave claiming he has no right to be there.
Scots mum and daughter flee nightmare in Australia to be reunited with family
A MUM has told how she fled Australia with her daughter in fear of her violent partner.
A year on from losing her dad, columnist Mandy Rhodes reflects on a good life, a terrible loss and and aching grief
THERE'S a scrap of paper in my drawer at work that has “petit pois” scrawled across it in capital letters. It’s nothing, just a scribbled reminder, a shopping list. It is precious beyond words.
20,000-1 illness adrenoleukodystrophy taught Renfrew man to cherish his family moments
WHEN Michael Conway first felt a strange tingling in his right arm and noticed he was shuffling his feet back in 2009, doctors were stumped.
Scots have an average of 21,000 living relatives, according to new study
THE average Scot has around 21,000 living relatives, with most completely unknown to them, a study suggests.