‘Ritzy’ exhibition of Edwardian fashion to bring royal gowns to Scotland for first time IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 23
No major boost for Scottish Labour since Sarwar urged PM to quit – pollster Emily Gray of Ipsos Scotland also said while the SNP looks on course to win, voters ‘have pretty low expectations’ of the party. Evening Standard · Apr 23
Joan Eardley: ‘she would set up her canvas on the shore and paint in the lashing wind and rain like a woman possessed’ Joan Eardley was one of the most unique and celebrated artists of her generation, but the international acclaim and recognition that her work deserves eluded her. Her paintings are not only foundational in Scotland’s cultural history, but continue to influence its creative landscape, particularly with those concerning dialogue around community… The Conversation · Apr 23
Wildfire warning as ‘extreme’ risk alert issued for parts of UK this weekend A warning of a very high risk of wildfire in western Scotland will increase to an ‘extreme’ risk alert on Friday The Independent UK · Apr 23
UK Government ‘don’t get it’ over NI funding, Michelle O’Neill says The First Minister said she would ‘unapologetically’ continue to make the case to the Treasury for extra resources. Evening Standard · Apr 22
More than a quarter of Scots trust no parties to fix housing crisis – poll Two-thirds of those quizzed said they agreed Scotland was facing a housing emergency. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Onlookers urged to give walrus spotted in harbour space to rest The animal is thought to be the same one spotted recently seen in Orkney, and it is believed to have now swum to mainland Scotland. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Man aiming to be first person to trek across US wearing kilt shares his driving force of motivation This current challenge follows a previous endurance walk from Glasgow to Munich in 2024 The Independent UK · Apr 22
Man halfway through 3,000 mile US walk says his team and ‘cold pint’ drive him Craig Ferguson, 22, of Paisley, reached the 1,500-mile mark in Kansas on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Apr 22
Cole-Hamilton having time of his life as Lib Dems seek best-ever Holyrood result The Scottish Lib Dems believe they can win 10 constituency seats in May and return an MSP in all eight of the regions. The Independent UK · Apr 21
Starmer ‘fighting for his career’ amid ‘chaos’ at Westminster, John Swinney says The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister is campaigning in Edinburgh on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Apr 21
UK Gandhi statue plan: Hindu community seeks new Mahatma Gandhi memorial in Aberdeen Aberdeen, Scotland, may soon honour Mahatma Gandhi with a bronze bust in Duthie Park, a gift from the Indian Consulate. This proposed tribute, featuring a granite plinth and plaque, aims to symbolise peace for all residents. Gandhi's legacy of non-violent resistance and his fight against discrimination continue to inspire globally,… The Times of India · Apr 21
Reform are ‘unedifying people’ and I hope they get ‘hammered’ at polls – Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader was speaking during a Holyrood election campaign visit to Glasgow on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Apr 21
Steve Nicol’s FA Cup medal could fetch up to £20,000 at memorabilia auction The medal is leading the collection of memorabilia from the former footballer’s highly successful career going under the hammer at Propstore. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Evening Standard · Apr 20 I am not afraid to take on vested interests, Swinney to say The SNP has proposed to cap the prices on essential items.
FourFourTwo · Apr 20 'I was there in 1982 against that unbelievable Brazil side. I was on the pitch and saw them up close - but I don’t think I played!' Gordon Strachan recalls Scotland World Cup memories and reveals his striker solution There are few Scots better qualified to assess the Tartan Army's chances at this summer's FIFA World Cup than Gordon Strachan
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Vote for Scottish Labour not an endorsement of Starmer, says Sarwar The Scottish Labour leader called for the Prime Minister to resign last month.
LiveScience · Apr 20 Altar to Sol: A rare 1,900-year-old monument dedicated to the Roman god of light and used in a secret underground ritual This unique carved altar represents the triumph of light over darkness in ancient Roman religion.
Evening Standard · Apr 20 Reform urges Sarwar to back Offord as first minister A recent poll suggested a possible unionist majority in Holyrood.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 England Women are dominating rugby in a way few have done in any sport The way a weakened side flattened Scotland brings to mind the Chicago Bulls of the 1990s and Pep Guardiola’s peak Manchester City
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 Where to find Scotland’s best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water The Highlands and Islands are rightly lauded for their superb seafood – but these days it’s not reserved for fine dining and can be found at the simplest waterside shacks and inns
The Independent UK · Apr 19 Starmer should resign for ‘shameful role’ in appointment of Mandelson – Flynn The SNP Westminster leader is calling on Scots to vote SNP at the Holyrood elections to ‘sack Keir Starmer’.
Evening Standard · Apr 19 Unionist parties could take majority in tight Holyrood poll, survey suggests The research found more than half of constituencies have at least two parties within five points of each other.
Evening Standard · Apr 19 Swinney says he will win independence vote in 2028 and run for election in 2031 The SNP leader believes Scotland could be independent by the end of 2030 – and wants to run in the 2031 elections to be the country’s leader.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19 How Reform is exposing the reality of Scotland’s views on immigration and identity Once a progressive outlier, Scotland is facing a political reckoning as Reform benefits from growing social division