The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Holyrood not strong enough to protect Scotland from Reform government – Swinney

The First Minister used a speech to paint Nigel Farage’s party as a threat in a bid to drive voters to the SNP.

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025

State of the Nations: form guide for November rugby internationals

The southern hemisphere big guns have touched down in Europe for the Autumn Nations Series and there is much to look forward to over the next five weekends

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

Familiar embrace of Celtic must tempt Ange Postecoglou but return would be a mistake

The Australian coach’s legacy in Scotland is best left untouched while he needs a period of reflection – not to take the next job that comes along

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2025

A strange brew: the case of the man behind an audacious Scottish tea fraud

A charismatic, tweed-wearing grower from Perthshire falsely claimed to be able to create thriving tea plantations in Scotland. His elaborate deception took in luxury hotels, media outlets and tea growers across the country

The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025

UK pension age review must recognise Scotland’s demographics, says Somerville

The Scottish Government has submitted its views to the UK-wide pension age review.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Swan sparks rush-hour disruption at Scotland’s busiest railway station

Network Rail said it had caught the ‘culprit’ forcing delays on Glasgow passengers.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025

Swan sparks delays and cancellations at one of UK’s busiest train stations

Network Rail said it had caught the ‘culprit’ causing the disruption

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

UK tourist tax: Where will it be introduced and how much will it cost?

Local leaders will be able to introduce visitor levies, but accommodation owners are worried it could affect business

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Beavers reintroduced to Scotland’s ‘most beautiful’ glen after 400-year absence

Relocation of animals to Glen Affric will help build connected beaver populations across the country

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

Beavers released into Highlands in moment of ‘wildlife history’

The animals were hunted to extinction in Scotland around 400 years ago.

Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025