The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

'Brazil are nowhere near the level they used to be' - Champions League winner gives verdict on Scotland's World Cup chances

Scotland have never made it out of the group stage of a major tournament - is 2026 their year to finally make it to a knockout?

FourFourTwo · May 22

Queen Elizabeth had a special teddy bear to keep her company at Scottish royal residence

Queen Elizabeth was always accompanied by a special teddy bear called Haddington Bear when she was working at her royal residence the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Scotland.

BANG Premier · May 22

Scottish journalism ‘in crisis’ as media body calls for local press funding

The organisation set up to promote and protect journalism in Scotland has asked Holyrood’s new minister with responsibility for the media to…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Wildfire risk is now spreading to cool climates like the Scottish Highlands and Irish uplands

The most destructive wildfire season on record in Europe was in 2025, with more than one million hectares burned and tens of thousands of people displaced by fires across the continent.

The Conversation · May 22

John Swinney's indyref2 motion published ahead of Holyrood debate – see the full text

JOHN Swinney’s motion calling on the UK Government to devolve powers for a second Scottish independence referendum to be held has been published.

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Rookies and old-timers included in Scotland's Commonwealth Games swim team

Rookies and old-timers included in Scotland's Commonwealth Games swim team

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Where to travel for accessible adventures in Europe, according to the experts

From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs.

Euronews · May 22

'Huge potential' for haggis as campaign to lift US ban ahead of World Cup launches

The Scottish Government has said there is 'huge potential' for haggis in the US market, where the dish is currently banned

The National (Scotland) · May 22

The hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world-class strawberries and raspberries

There is a hidden housing scandal behind Scotland’s world class strawberries and raspberries

The National (Scotland) · May 22

John Swinney to host first meeting of ‘streamlined’ Scottish cabinet

The Scottish First Minister will chair the first meeting of his new-look cabinet team on Friday.

Evening Standard · May 21