The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Power restored to all homes almost a week after Storm Amy swept in

Around 1,000 engineers and tree cutters were involved in the Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks’ response.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Starmer’s days as PM ‘over’ if SNP wins majority at Holyrood, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of his party’s conference in Aberdeen this weekend.

Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025

Scotland on a pathway to independence, says Swinney

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay asked if the First Minister was ‘having a laugh’ by publishing a new paper on independence.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025

Businesses in Scotland remain ‘pessimistic’ on economy, survey finds

Many companies also reported they had no preparations for net zero.

Evening Standard · Oct 8, 2025

Less than half of Scots trust Government to do right by country, report finds

The Scottish Social Attitudes survey looked at attitudes today compared to the dawn of devolution.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

National team manager reacts as team shares hotel with international music superstar

‘I’ve heard the name,’ the Scotland manager said when informed that Katy Perry is staying at the same hotel as his side

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Scottish Footballer Attacks 'Good Samaritan' Who Let Him Charge His Phone Before Raping Her

Teenage footballer Niall Geany has been jailed for three years and nine months for raping a woman who let him into her Edinburgh home to charge his phone. The 19-year-old was found guilty at the High Court in Glasgow after betraying the victim's kindness.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025

Steve Clarke reacts to breaking Scotland manager record

Clarke will overtake Craig Brown for most games as Scotland boss when he takes charge of World Cup qualifiers against Greece and Belarus this week

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025

Clarke nonplussed by Katy Perry but hopes for fireworks from Scotland in qualifiers

Scotland’s manager was not aware his squad had shared a hotel with the pop superstar with his focus solely on the World Cup qualifier home to Greece

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2025

Justin Bieber Shock: 'Scruffy' Singer Stuns Staff at Scottish Chip Shop By Belting Out His Dinner Order

Justin Bieber shocked staff by singing the menu at a St Andrews chippy. Manager admits he 'had no idea' the 'scruffy-looking lad' was a global star.

International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025