The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Policing in Scotland has been radically reformed – all UK forces can learn from us

There is still work to do, but structural improvements mean the people of Scotland are now safer and better served by the police, says Iain Livingstone, chief constable of Police Scotland

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2022

UK police must do more on misogyny and racism, says head of Scottish force

Iain Livingstone says lessons from reform of Police Scotland can help other forces take ‘practical, firm, progressive, visible action’

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2022

Smacking children banned in Wales as two-thirds of adults think it’s wrong

Physical punishment of a child is now illegal in both Wales and Scotland

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

New disability benefit replacing PIP to be rolled out in three areas in Scotland today

The Adult Disability Payment will be administered through Social Security Scotland and will replace the Personal Independence Payment, which is delivered by the UK Government.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2022

Ulster flanker Reuben Crothers "proud" to captain Ireland U20s to Grand Slam glory

No fewer than eight Ulster players featured in Sunday's title-clinching win over Scotland

Belfast Live · Mar 21, 2022

Covid restrictions eased in Scotland despite infection levels 'at record highs'

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed last week that from today businesses such as bars and restaurants are no longer required to retain customer contact details.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2022

Scotland to see Covid restrictions ease despite record infection levels

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed last week that some restrictions are being eased from Monday March 21.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Ukrainian orphans to arrive in London on Monday on route to Scotland

The group of children, being cared for by the charity Dnipro Kids, fled the fighting in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2022

Inside one of the UK's spookiest holiday homes where an axe hangs over guests' beds

Plane Castle in Stirling, central Scotland, which was graced by royalty including Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Charles, is now available for AirBnb renters for a minimum three-night stay costing the princely sum of £3,206

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2022

Gilson Gray poaches Falcon Bank's group chief operating officer

Gilson Gray has poached Falcon Private Bank's group chief operating officer to become its chief financial officer. Alastair Fiddes is set to return to Scotland to take up the role later this month, joining its board as the firm seeks ‘further expans

Insider UK · Mar 20, 2022