Meteorological spring starts on 1st March, but astronomical spring - the spring equinox - doesn't until 20 March. We take a look at why are there "two" starts to spring. Whilst many of us will roughly ...

Summer, autumn, winter and spring generally start on the same day, but the exact dates can change by a day or two depending on whether it’s a leap year or not. Winter solstice was on December 21 and ...

The start of March marks the beginning of spring - at least as far as weather forecasters are concerned. It will sometimes feel like spring has sprung this week thanks to some relatively warm sunshine ...

After another long and cold winter, many of us are counting down the days to warmer weather and brighter nights. But when exactly does spring begin in the UK and when are the bank holiday dates? The ...

From snowdrops nosing through the frosty ground to flowers bursting into blossom, spring is finally on its way. But when does the season officially start in the UK and why is it called spring?

Spring is well and truly in full force as Brits across the country have already seen significantly warmer weather and lighter days over the past week. March 20 marked the “Spring Equinox”, the start ...

It may sound straighforward, but when spring starts depends on what system you are using. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website ...

From the dawn chorus and snowdrops nosing through the frosty ground to blossom buds emerging on trees, the first flourishes of spring are just around the corner. Another telling sign that the season ...