The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Tory plan to cut Scotland's powers poses a question Andrew Bowie cannot dodge

THE Tories are finished tip-toeing around the edges, it seems ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Scottish Deputy FM fires warning shot to Westminster at Plaid conference

THE meeting of Celtic Alliance was the clearest symbol yet that "Westminster's time is up"Jenny Gilruth said, addressing Plaid Cymru members

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Tories will cut Scottish Government's planning powers, senior Conservative pledges

A TORY-RUN UK administration would cut the Scottish Government's powers over planning ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

One of Scotland's top arts venues faces 'partial demolition' for student flats

DEVELOPERS have unveiled plans to partially demolish one of Scotland’s prominent cultural hubs and build a hotel, apartments and student housing on the site in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

'Only council in Scotland': Fury as West Lothian ends meeting broadcasts

West Lothian Council has come under fire after becoming the only local authority in Scotland to stop recording and broadcasting its meetings

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

John Swinney rejects Tory claim he 'misled Scottish parliament' over UK pensions

FIRST Minister John Swinney has denied allegations that he misled the Scottish Parliament with a statement on UK pensions – insisting he has “nothing to explain” ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

Swinney has ‘nothing to explain’ over accusations of misleading Holyrood

The First Minister was accused of misleading Holyrood on the UK Government’s pension reforms.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Greens demand public consultation on AI data centres

THE Greens have demanded the public be given a say over plans for a wave of energy-hungry AI data centres across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5

‘Bring it on’, Bowie tells Scottish Government over nuclear power

The Scottish Government under the SNP has used devolved planning laws to block nuclear power developments.

Evening Standard · Oct 5

Medetomidine: the dangerous animal sedative turning up in Scotland’s street drugs

A sedative developed for cats and dogs is turning up in Scotland’s illicit drug supply. Medetomidine has been found in a fifth of heroin samples in Scotland, and there is no proven antidote if someone overdoses.

The Conversation · Oct 5