The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Care for others was at heart of Jeane Freeman’s life, thanksgiving service told

The former health secretary died earlier in February.

Evening Standard · Feb 28

Scotland’s three-way title race generates precious glimmer of interest in a moribund era

Hearts are threatening to upset the dominance of Celtic and Rangers in a break from the deadening European norm and can lift audiences from apathy

The Guardian - UK · Feb 28

SNP would be ‘complacent’ to think Holyrood election is ‘in the bag’ – Alexander

Scottish Labour campaign co-chairman Douglas Alexander accepted however his party are underdogs for the May election.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

‘Underdog’ Anas Sarwar insists Labour can win Scottish election in 10 weeks

He cautioned against using the party’s defeat in the Gorton and Denton Westminster by-election to forecast the outcome of the May 7 poll in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Feb 27

Man and woman arrested over Lisa Dorrian disappearance released

The 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor, Co Down while a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 26

On The Brink Of Silence: 5 Dog Breeds The World Is Slowly Losing

Dogs have walked beside humans for thousands of years, guarding us, hunting with us, comforting us, and loving us without conditions. Yet, in a strange twist of time, some of the most loyal and remarkable dog breeds are quietly disappearing. Not because they failed us, but because we failed to…

Times Pets · Feb 26

Glasgow named Scotland’s ‘most generous city’ after response to Hoy appeal

GoFundMe said Glasgow was the second-most generous city in the UK during 2025.

The Independent UK · Feb 26

Robison urges her successor to be ‘bold and ambitious’ as Holyrood backs Budget

The Scottish Budget for 2026-27 was passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Role of Scotland’s top law officer questioned after ‘bombshell’ over Peter Murrell charges

Lord advocate Dorothy Bain informed first minister of embezzlement charges against former SNP chief executive a year before they were made public

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25

Final call for applications for Troubles disablement pension scheme

Those who suffered a permanent disablement during the Troubles and now live in England, Scotland or Wales are asked to apply.

Evening Standard · Feb 25