The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Former First Minister calls for Flower of Scotland to be SCRAPPED as national anthem

A FORMER First Minister has backed calls to scrap Flower of Scotland as the country’s unofficial national anthem because of its alleged…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2023

Single-use plastic plates and forks set to be banned by Government in crackdown

The law will initially target takeaways with ban on single-use cutlery and polystyrene trays and follows similar measures in Scotland and Wales

Chronicle Live · Jan 14, 2023

Glasgow issued two yellow weather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain and ice expected

The Met Office has said that Glasgow is now under two yellow weather warnings with one for ice and the other for wind and rain - which is said to be "strong and heavy" for those living in affected areas.

Glasgow Live · Jan 14, 2023

Edinburgh-set video game enables players to drive a train to and from Glasgow

Train Sim World 3 gives gamers the virtual experience of driving trains all over the world and now they can be immersed in the busiest train line in Scotland between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 14, 2023

UK weather forecast: Cold weather alerts issued amid snow, ice and freezing temperatures

Yellow warnings for wind and rain are also in place for much of the country into the weekend, with numerous flood alerts remaining active and public transport at risk of severe delay

Daily Mirror · Jan 14, 2023

Alba special conference to chart 'way ahead' for Scottish independence referendum

ALBA is set to hold a special conference in Edinburgh on the “way ahead” for a Scottish independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2023

Three areas in Scotland make the top 20 most expensive places in UK to buy property

New research has found the most expensive places in the UK to purchase property and there are three Scottish spots in the top 20 — including two picturesque islands.

Daily Record · Jan 14, 2023

Sunak bids to ‘tangibly and visibly’ show how UK Government can benefit Scots

While in Inverness, Rishi Sunak was asked about an apparent uptick in support for Scottish independence.

The Independent UK · Jan 13, 2023

NHS strike paused as unions negotiate Scottish Government pay offer

Scotland's Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said the news was "very welcome".

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

School strikes set to continue into April as EIS announce 22 more days of action

SCOTLAND'S school strikes are set to carry on until April, with the country's largest teachers' union announcing another 22 days of strike action.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023