The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Blow to Scottish Tories as huge majority of voters back tax rises on highest earners

THE tax rises imposed on Scotland’s highest earners in the Scottish Budget enjoy widespread majority support, new polling has found.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Scottish restaurant on shores of loch crowned as one of 'best views in the UK'

A charming restaurant located beside Loch Fyne has been named among the ''best destination restaurants with views' by The Times — the only Scottish destination on the list.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Andy Robertson delighted to make Premier League history against Aston Villa

Scotland captain Andy Robertson admits he is thrilled to have made English Premier League history in Liverpool’s 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Boxing…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

The glacial pothole in Scotland where a notorious outlaw compared to Robin Hood once hid

Near Loch Kinord in Aberdeenshire is a pothole measuring 13 meters deep and 18 meters wide that has provided sanctuary for many historical figures over the years.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Full list of bank closures coming in 2023 including Lloyds, Halifax, NatWest and HSBC

Another 193 banks are scheduled to shut in 2023

Liverpool Echo · Dec 27, 2022

Met Office issue Scotland thundersnow update as ice sparks fifth weather warning

While wintry conditions mean thundersnow might occur, the rare phenomenon isn't likely to happen.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

The memorial in Scotland to a grizzly bear that starred in James Bond and escaped

It may sound unbelievable, but back in the 1970s, a Scottish wrestler adopted a grizzly bear and raised him to be a performer and actor — with the animal even appearing in big-budget movies

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

The near-200 banks set to close in 2023 as branches disappear from high streets

These are the closures that are currently known about - more could be announced

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

Delay in expanding free school meals to all Scots primary pupils branded 'shameful'

SNP ministers had previously pledged that all primary pupils would be offered free school meals by the end of 2022.

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

English tourist who escaped crash in Scotland searches for kind locals who saved him

Gary Ward was travelling on the A817 when the crash happened, leaving firefighters forced to cut the 58-year-old out of his mangled car as he was unable to break free.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 27, 2022