Emotional Freddy Douglas savours ‘amazing’ debut with Scotland The 19-year-old had never even played a competitive match at club level before coming on from the bench against Portugal on Saturday. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2024
Gregor Townsend hails Scotland’s strength in depth after beating Portugal The head coach made 14 changes to the team that started last weekend’s defeat by South Africa. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Darcy Graham equals Scotland’s try-scoring record in victory over Portugal Given the gulf in status between the two nations, Gregor Townsend took the opportunity to make 14 changes to his Scotland team. The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2024
Alex Salmond’s memorial service to be livestreamed, family say The former first minister will be honoured at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, on St Andrew’s Day. Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024
Swinney pays tribute to war hero uncle as nation pauses on Remembrance Sunday The First Minister laid a wreath outside Edinburgh city chambers during a ceremony involving veterans and serving personnel. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024
Sione Tuipulotu urges Scotland to secure landmark win over South Africa Tuipulotu will lead out the Scots – ranked seventh in the world – against the formidable Springboks on Sunday. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
Deposit return scheme ‘misrepresented’ to waste firm by ministers, court told Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for a sum in the region of £160 million after the scheme collapsed. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Scotland’s first inland surf destination to open with Europe’s largest wave pool Lost Shore Surf Resort will welcome surfers from November 11. Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024
Scottish parties weigh in on Kemi Badenoch’s election as Tory leader She was welcomed by her Conservative colleagues across the UK, but other Scottish parties warned that her election is a move towards the far-right. Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2024
Some Budget measures are welcome but others will ‘prolong agony’, warns Swinney The First Minister said it is regretful the Chancellor had not scrapped the two-child limit on some benefits. Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024
Salmond left indelible mark on Scotland, Holyrood told as ex-leader remembered MSPs debated a special motion of condolence to the former first minister on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2024
Corroboration ruling ‘removes barrier to justice’ in sex offence cases – charity Rape Crisis Scotland said more cases could potentially now be prosecuted. Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
Climate activists in ‘zombie dance’ protest outside insurance offices Extinction Rebellion Scotland claimed Howden, AIG and AXA insure fossil fuel projects. Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024
Patrick Harvie: 'We've brought down an SNP Budget before, we'll do it again' THE Scottish Greens have “brought down an SNP budget” before and will do so again if needs be, the party’s co-leader has said ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2024 Scotland’s block grant falls to lowest share of UK spending in a decade – study The SNP is urging the Chancellor to increase the cash going to Holyrood in her upcoming Budget.
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024 Salmond death a shock because so many admired him, Alba Party chairwoman says Alex Salmond died following a heart attack on October 12 while attending the Academy for Cultural Diplomacy conference in Orhid in North Macedonia.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024 No plans to hold weddings for the public at the King’s Balmoral Estate An application has been made for the Queen’s Building, near Balmoral Castle.
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2024 Swinney ‘deeply disappointed’ as striking union members protest outside office Unison’s non-teaching school staff are staging a two-week walkout in the First Minister’s constituency.
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2024 Striking council staff stage pay protest outside Swinney’s office Unison members in the Perth and Kinross area are taking part in a two-week walkout which has closed a number of schools.
The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024 Events held to mark 200th anniversary of ‘world’s first’ fire service The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, which was founded in Edinburgh in 1824, is the world’s oldest municipal fire service.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 Dropped sports are still key to future Commonwealth Games, says chief executive Hockey, squash and diving are among the sports which will not feature.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 Games programme could be scaled back further if costs spiral, hints Swinney Glasgow will host a smaller version of the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 Salmond’s funeral to be held on October 29 The funeral will be private and only for friends and family.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Swinney refuses to rule out freeze on tax thresholds in Scottish budget The First Minister said he would not comment on what would be in the upcoming budget but added that investment in public services was vital.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 21, 2024 How Aberdeen's ice man Jimmy Thelin kept his cool and masterminded Parkhead fightback Graeme Shinnie has revealed how Jimmy Thelin masterminded Aberdeen's fightback against Celtic - by keeping his cool in his half-time team talk.