Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals Scotland has become the first part of the UK to legalise hydrolysis, an ...

Scotland has become the first part of the UK to introduce 'boil in a bag' funerals, in the biggest change to Britain's burial rules since cremation was introduced in 1885. This alternative technique, ...

Scotland becomes first part of UK to screen babies for rare muscle disease - All parents will now be offered spinal muscular ...

‘Remarkable’ chance for Scottish students to design tartan for America250 - Heriot-Watt University was invited to create a ...

A BIZARRE new type of “water cremation” funeral that dissolves dead bodies has been introduced to the UK. The controversial alternative to cremation and burial can now be carried out in Scotland for ...

Scotland has introduced a massive change to its burial ritual rules after bringing in ‘boil in a bag’ funerals. The alternative technique is being seen as the biggest change to the UK’s body disposal ...

Hydrolysis is not new, as it is already legal and available in 28 states in the United States and other parts of the world.

The funeral of a much-loved charity founder and volunteer will take place next week. Homeless Project Scotland has announced the details for the funeral of Tina McInnes, who helped set up the charity ...

The Scottish wildcat is one of the rarest native predators remaining in the British Isles. Known for its aggressive territorial behavior, it often confronts other cats that enter its rugged Highland ...