The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon calls for emergency meeting with Boris Johnson amid cost of living crisis

Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has called for September's meeting to be brought forward sooner as the 'cost of living crisis worsens by the day' stressed that people need help 'now'.

Glasgow Live · Aug 8, 2022

Scottish monkeypox cases rise to 67 as WHO experts declare global emergency

Monkeypox cases across the UK are on the rise. Amidst World Health Organisation concerns, Public Health Scotland's vaccine program is getting under way despite limited global supply.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Tory MSPs furious as Humza Yousaf congratulates Scotland’s Commonwealth team

DESPITE the Tories' habit of thinking northern towns are in Scotland, Birmingham is very much in England ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

The top doctors surgeries in Scotland - where does yours rank?

Braemar Health Clinic, in Aberdeenshire came out on top with positive experiences all round.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

Random Scots to advise MSPs on boosting engagement with minority communities

A RANDOMLY-selected group of 24 Scots will be chosen to help advise MSPs on how the Scottish Parliament can engage under-represented communities.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

Met Office releases Scotland forecast as England set to be hit by heatwave this week

The Met Office has said that England and Wales are bracing for another heatwave, with this one lasting longer than July’s record-breaking spell.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

Leeds thug jailed for life after murdering wife with hammer in 'final act of control'

Mark Barrott, 55, killed his wife Eileen and then fled 391 miles away to Scotland where he was arrested

Leeds Live · Aug 8, 2022

Queen cancels traditional Scottish Balmoral welcome amid new health fears

For decades, Her Majesty has held a traditional ceremony at Balmoral - now set to be replaced with a smaller, private event.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Plastic bottles, cans and the 20p deposit scheme – how will it get more of us to recycle?

Next summer, Scotland will become the first place in the UK to give consumers a cash incentive to return their empties – so that more have a chance of another life

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Scottish business leaders back youngsters ahead of results day

Letter to students is signed by leaders of the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the CBI

Insider UK · Aug 8, 2022