The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Scotland and Team GB star Watson on transformative experience of holding hockey stick

HOLDING a hockey stick in her hand is a transformative experience for Charlotte Watson. Without it, the notion of running any kind of distance has…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Strike action could be 'inevitable' for thousands of Scottish council workers this summer

GMB Scotland will alert the Cosla on Monday of its intention to ballot all school, early years and waste and cleansing service members between June 6 and July 26.

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022

Glasgow locals urged to give car 'a day off' as school pupils launch Clean Air Day

Charity Environmental Protection Scotland is asking people to cycle, walk or scoot and to give the car a day off on Clean Air Day Scotland, which takes place on June 16.

Glasgow Live · May 30, 2022

NHS staff to be trained in 'compassionate communication' to improve patient safety

NHS staff across Scotland will be trained on the use of compassionate communication in a bid to improve patient safety.

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Renewing the Auld Alliance in Paris and Burgundy

THE Auld Alliance goes deep back into the mists of time. And I’m not just talking about Scotland’s historical and cultural ties to France. Over…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Does Sunset Song paint a true picture of Scotland?

AN adaptation of the classic Scottish novel of the same name by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, the 2015 film Sunset Song follows the life of Chris Guthrie…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Indyref2 campaign set to have 'Yes pledge' code of conduct at heart

A CODE of conduct encouraging Yes activists to commit to “respectful and tolerant” campaigning in indyref2 “will likely be the template for…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2022

Graeme Souness sends message to Russia by supporting Ukraine to beat Scotland

The 69-year-old says sending a message to Russia is more important than a football win.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

GMB blasts Scots carer fee as 'sex discrimination' in female-dominated sector

Carers in Scotland have to pay a registration fee and union bosses say this is unfair as work costs are usually already paid in other male-dominated sectors.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022

Scots police take domestic abuse call every nine minutes as five thugs locked up for 61 years

A police Scotland task force is cornering thugs who are the most heinous offenders.

Daily Record · May 30, 2022