The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Seal pup from Scotland who turned up at Bristol pub showing 'positive' signs of recovery

The poorly seal pup lost more than half his bodyweight

Bristol Post · Jan 20, 2022

15 thrilling facts about Robert Burns Scotland's national bard

From his secret 'porn' poetry to his famous fans... Scotland's national bard is a fascinating character.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

Northern Ireland to Scotland bridge: Boris Johnson study cost taxpayers £900,000

Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy led the investigation, which found that a bridge would cost £335 billion, while a tunnel would require a budget of around £209 billion

Belfast Live · Jan 20, 2022

PM’s study into Scotland-Northern Ireland bridge cost taxpayers £900,000

The research, commissioned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, found the project ‘would be impossible to justify’.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022

This Morning hosts in tears as giant spud called 'Dug' sent to Scotland for world record DNA testing

This Morning's Phil Schofield and Rochelle Humes were in stitches during today's hilarious segment featuring New Zealand man Colin Craig Brown and his potentially Guinness World Record holding potato.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

Scotland's most quirky Airbnbs for your next 2022 staycation

We've rounded up the best one-of-a-kind homes in Scotland for a much-needed break to dust off the January Blues – from a 110-year-old lifeboat to a restored air control tower.

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2022

Covid infection rates for every Scots council from Public Health Scotland amid 8,262 new cases

Sadly, the number of Covid-linked deaths increased by a further 27 in today's report.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

New fire alarm rules in Scotland explained - what are interlinked smoke and heat alarms?

The new rules come into force at the beginning of next month.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2022

Sturgeon defends wind contracts amid claims of ‘woeful human rights records’

First Minister says there are 'appropriate processes in place to do due diligence' on tender winners

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2022

Lawyers fear ‘irreparable’ damage without more legal aid investment

The president of the Law Society of Scotland has raised his concerns with the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2022