The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Local elections 2022: How to vote and find local polling station, do you need voter ID?

Voter identification laws recently passed through Parliament. Though criticised, the law means elections in the future will require people to come with their ID

Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022

‘An absolute privilege’ Dundee Lord Provost Ian Borthwick retires after nearly 60-years of council service

The 83-year-old - who was elected the same year John F Kennedy was assassinated - is Scotland's longest serving councillor.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Dumfries and Galloway wedding industry boss urges VisitScotland to provide marketing boost

Duncan McConchie believes the national tourism agency should promote the country globally as the best place to get married

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

What does my local councillor do? Your questions answered ...

Scotland has 1219 elected councillors who are elected every five years. There are usually three or four that will win a seat to represent your area…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon on indyref2 progress, cost of living crisis and a coalition with Labour

WITH just one day to go until voters head to polling stations to elect a new batch of councillors, The National has been interviewing party leaders…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Here's how to find out your council ward ahead of the local elections

LOCAL elections will be held across Scotland this week with more than 1200 council seats up for grabs.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Break up of Highland Council is on the ballot at Scotland's local elections

THE future of Highland Council as Scotland knows will be on the line at the elections on Thursday.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Seven Scottish towns and a council area in running to be awarded city status

Dumfries, Dunfermline, Elgin, Greenock, Livingston, Oban, St Andrews and the whole region of South Ayrshire have been put forward.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Scottish council elections campaign enters final day as leaders urge public to vote

Turnout at council elections in Scotland is usually much lower than Holyrood or Westminster contests but politicians are urging the public to make their voices heard.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

Church minister becomes Barlinnie prison DJ on Barbed radio for inmates

Rev Jill Clancy took over the Barbed Wireless radio station at HMP Barlinnie in Glasgow during the first lockdown in 2020.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022