The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Bitterly cold start to year to continue as heavy snow falls in some areas

Amber snow warnings for northern Scotland and Shetland remain in place until Saturday.

Evening Standard · Jan 3

Seven ‘remarkable’ species found at conservation charity sites

Fungi, flowering plants, lichens, insects and birds were among the species found.

Evening Standard · Jan 3

Seven rare species discovered in Scotland in boost for conservation

Among the ‘remarkable’ finds are an unusual beetle and a rare fungus

The Independent UK · Jan 3

Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption

Heavy snow is forecast in part of the Highlands, north-east Scotland and Shetland.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

‘The answer is dig a hole’: why Scotland’s islanders want tunnels instead of ferries

From Shetland to the Western Isles, campaigners argue ageing ferries are driving depopulation – and undersea tunnels are the only 21st-century solution

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Amber snow warning in force as wintry conditions bring disruption

Weather warnings have been issued for the next few days across large parts of Scotland.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

Freezing temperatures to persist with weather warnings extended into Monday

Daytime temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing in some places as forecasters warn of icy roads.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

UK snow mapped: Weather warnings remain as snow and ice blanket the country

Arctic air is bringing freezing temperatures and snow across the UK

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Scotland braced for amber snow warning as wintry conditions bring disruption

There are warnings of possible blizzard conditions.

Evening Standard · Jan 2

Bitterly cold weather expected in UK as up to 10cm of snow settles in some areas

Yellow weather warnings for snow and ice in place, with latest warnings reaching into Monday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2