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1h ago Far-right Restore Britain’s Scottish polling boast exposed as error
1h ago Some rail lines in Scotland to shut during Storm Boelo with 80mph gusts possible
2h ago Storm Boelo: Major rail closures announced across Scotland as 80mph winds hit
2h ago Melinda French Gates and John Swinney pay tribute at Sir Ian Wood service

SNP in denial over growing mental health crisis, says Sarwar

Scottish Labour revealed there were more than 700,000 mental health related calls to NHS24 from 2021-2025.

Evening Standard · May 2

PGA Tour Pro's Surprise Cadillac Championship Inclusion Sees Caddie Make Late Transatlantic Dash

Kristoffer Reitan's caddie headed to Scotland when it looked like he wouldn't make the Cadillac Championship field - only to make a swift return to Florida when he teed it up in the Signature Event

Golf Monthly · May 2

Douglas Alexander may be ‘reshuffled out of existence’ after election – Swinney

The First Minister hit out during a campaign stop in Glasgow on Saturday.

Evening Standard · May 2

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Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth

The party said it would open an inquiry into how the US president funded his Scottish golf courses if it wins next week’s election.

Evening Standard · May 1

Scots responding to SNP’s positive message of hope, says Swinney

The Holyrood election campaign is entering its final weekend before voting day on Thursday.

Evening Standard · May 1

Sarwar vows to give NHS waiting lists ‘the chop’ as he visits karate dojo

The Scottish Labour leader said the NHS ‘is not safe with John Swinney and the SNP’.

Evening Standard · May 1

Scottish Greens vow to examine Donald Trump’s wealth after ‘personal playground’ claim

His comments come after Zack Polanski suggested Mr Trump’s golf courses should be stripped from him using international sanctions

The Independent UK · May 1

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John Swinney convenes security meeting after terror threat level raised

The national threat level was raised following the incident in Golders Green.

Evening Standard · May 1

Netflix’s New Docuseries Asks an Important Question: Should You Marry a Murderer?

This past Wednesday, April 29th, Netflix debuted Should I Marry a Murderer?, a three-part docuseries with a story from Scotland that is genuinely stranger than fiction. In a short span of time, the series and its central subject, Dr. Caroline Muirhead, have already captivated the Internet. So, what’s the story…

The Mary Sue · May 1

Local elections 2026: What is each party offering voters?

More than one million people are eligible to vote on Thursday in the biggest set of elections since 2024

The Independent UK · May 1

Shadow chancellor warns SNP food price plan could cause ‘undersupply’ issue

Sir Mel Stride spoke out on the issue as he campaigned in Edinburgh on Friday.

Evening Standard · May 1

Swinney intervention formed ‘very big part’ of Trump’s whisky tariffs decision

US President Donald Trump announced the removal of tariffs on Thursday.

The Independent UK · May 1

Trump Removes Scotch Whisky Tariffs After King Charles State Visit To Washington

The U.S has lifted tariffs on Scotch whisky following a state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla, with President Donald Trump announcing the decision as a gesture tied to the visit.

International Business Times · May 1

Offord: ‘Racist’ used too loosely and is too accusatory

The Reform UK Scotland leader said Scots were raising legitimate concerns about fairness.

Evening Standard · May 1

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The Guardian - UK · May 1

End of Trump tariffs on whisky sparks row between Scottish parties over claiming credit

First minister John Swinney says he played significant role but Labour rejects claim and accuses SNP of hypocrisy

The Independent UK · May 1

Trump indicated my ‘significant influence’ in whisky tariffs deal, says Swinney

The US president announced the move on Thursday, suggesting the King had pushed the deal over the line.

Evening Standard · May 1

Election is opportunity to ‘chart new course’ for Scotland, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister and SNP leader made a stump speech in Stirling ahead of the final weekend of the campaign.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Scottish Greens urge SNP to match universal free childcare pledge

The Scottish Greens say the SNP’s manifesto promises on childcare are ‘lacking in detail’.

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Evening Standard · Apr 30

Voting SNP could bring independence and lower energy bills, says Swinney

The SNP leader said Scotland’s energy was its ‘superpower’ as he urged voters to back him with less than a week to go before polling day.

Latin Times · Apr 30

Trump Lifts Scotch Whisky Tariffs "In Honor Of The King And Queen"

President Donald Trump said he will remove tariffs and restrictions affecting Scotch whisky after King Charles III and Queen Camilla's visit to the United States, handing the UK a symbolic trade win and sending a direct message to the British government after months of pressure from Scotland's whisky industry.

Evening Standard · Apr 30

Trump to remove Scottish whisky tariffs after King and Queen’s US visit

The US president said the royals ‘got me to do something that nobody else was able to do’.

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Trump to remove Scottish whisky tariffs after King Charles and Queen Camilla’s US visit

The US president said the royals got him to do “something that nobody else was able to do”

Evening Standard · Apr 30

George Clooney given Scotland kit during Gleneagles lunch with prize draw winner

Claire Phale had lunch with Clooney after winning a prize draw with Itison in support of Scottish homelessness charity Social Bite.

The Times of India · Apr 30

Scotland crime: Drug kingpin extradited from Dubai jailed for six years as EncroChat chats expose network

A convicted drug trafficker, Stephen Jamieson, has been jailed for six years in Scotland after his role in a major organized crime ring was exposed through encrypted messages. Extradited from Dubai, Jamieson coordinated drug supply and financial dealings, including discussions of cocaine and heroin prices. The investigation, part of a…

Evening Standard · Apr 30

UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney

The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.

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