The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Covid Scotland: Fourth vaccine 'not good enough' against Omicron experts warn

Researchers investigating the effectiveness of a fourth vaccine dose against the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have found that it offers insufficient protection against the variant

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2022

First week of year sees worst accident and emergency waiting times on record

Almost 7,000 patients waited longer than four hours at A&E in the first week of January.

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2022

BBC The Apprentice needs Scottish contestants to apply for next series of hit show

Are you Scottish? Do you want to take part in The Apprentice? Well if so, now is your opportunity as applications for series seventeen are now open - and it's been six years since a Scot was on the show so we really need you.

Glasgow Live · Jan 18, 2022

Jon Hamm spotted at Celtic Park as Mad Men actor enjoys time off from filming in Glasgow

Jon Hamm continued to enjoy his visit to Scotland with a trip to Parkhead on Monday night. The actor is currently filming the new season of Amazon's Good Omens television in Edinburgh.

Glasgow Live · Jan 18, 2022

Covid Scotland: Disgusted Tesco customer challenges 'above the law' shoppers without masks

Raging Sue Davies said she was "absolutely disgusted" and staff were failing to confront customers so she went to their boss to complain before taking matters into her own hands.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2022

Scotland weather forecast as Met Office warns freezing 'Arctic plunge' to hit tonight

Cloud and drizzle is expected as the Met Office warns an "Arctic plunge" could develop.

Daily Record · Jan 18, 2022

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon to announce if restrictions for hospitality to be eased

Douglas Ross, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has pressured the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, to scrap all restrictions apart from the existing mask rules.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 18, 2022

Scottish hotel investment reaches £185 million last year, despite pandemic

The sector saw a £70m increase in investment year-on-year

Insider UK · Jan 18, 2022

EDF, Equinor and Red Rock among the big names with failed ScotWind leasing bids

More than £30bn had been pledged to be invested in the Scottish economy and supply chain as part of the offshore wind tender

Insider UK · Jan 18, 2022

Sturgeon set to reveal if Covid restrictions will be relaxed further

First Minister pressured by political rivals to make changes to the rules this afternoon

Insider UK · Jan 18, 2022