The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

UK’s top court quashes Scotland’s bid for new independence vote

EDINBURGH, Scotland — The U.K.’s top judges threw out an attempt by the Scottish government to bypass Westminster and call a second independence referendum, thwarting nationalist leader Nicola Sturgeon’s plan for a vote next year.

Tribune News Service · Nov 24, 2022

Business groups unite to call for rates freeze

Leaders of organisations across a range of industries call for action in the Scottish Spending Review

Insider UK · Nov 24, 2022

‘No establishment will ever silence Scottish ­people’: Holyrood Yes rally

"THE United Kingdom is not a voluntary Union of nations.”

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022

What’s next for indyref2: Can the SNP turn to the international courts?

THE decision by the Supreme Court is that under the current devolution settlement, Holyrood cannot hold an independence referendum without the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022

Hundreds gather in Edinburgh rally following Supreme Court's independence ruling

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon had hoped to conduct IndyRef2 on October 19, 2023, but her plans have now been hit by a setback that makes it unlikely that the vote will go ahead next year

Edinburgh Live · Nov 23, 2022

'This might upset Unionists': James O'Brien slates Westminster over indyref2 case

LBC Radio host James O’Brien has slammed the UK Government’s “madness” in the wake of the Supreme Court’s indyref case ruling.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022

The Guardian view on Scotland and the constitution: a crisis is brewing

Editorial: A supreme court ruling against Nicola Sturgeon’s referendum plans clarifies the challenge ahead for unionists

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

We will find another lawful way to express will of Scots, says Nicola Sturgeon

Scotland’s first minister sees general election as independence referendum after UK supreme court judgment on second poll

The Guardian - UK · Nov 23, 2022

What the Supreme Court's judgment on Scottish independence means for Wales

It could affect any independence referendum Wales tries to hold in the future

Wales Online · Nov 23, 2022

Andrew Tickell: There is no magic legal bullet to win, or stop, independence

IT’S a “no.” Having war-gamed out all the potential outcomes, all the nuances and ambiguities, the Supreme Court gave us a clear and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2022