Those who got £100 or £150 tickets – already sold out – can judge King Charles’s design choices at Aberdeen estate where late queen died

The royal family is opening the doors of Balmoral Castle to the public from Monday and giving extensive tours for the first time in more than 170 years.

Visitors will be able to take a guided tour of a number of rooms in the Aberdeenshire castle, such as the entrance hall, red corridor, main and family dining rooms, page’s lobby, library and drawing room.

Edinburgh city council and Fife council set up emergency centres where residents can cast their vote early

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Officials in Scotland have said they are doing “all we can” to ensure every voter can take part in the general election, amid delays in people receiving their postal votes.

The Scottish first minister, John Swinney, said he was worried some voters would be disfranchised by delays due to school holidays beginning in Scotland.

Customers will be able to send off M&S clothes for services like zip replacements and knitwear mending

Marks & Spencer is to launch a clothing repair service.

The retailer will offer alterations and repairs to customers from August amid increased demand for sustainable fashion and reuse.