The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Planning for 2031 census in Scotland under way

National Records of Scotland has launched a consultation on topics.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

Scottish Tories join Labour MP in call for Scottish grooming gangs inquiry

THE Scottish Conservatives have called for an inquiry into grooming gangs to be extended to Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Hate crime figures fall but disability attacks reach record high

HATE crime has decreased almost across the board since a controversial Holyrood law came into force, figures have shown ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Scottish Government sets date for end of two-child cap in Scotland

Ministers will mitigate the Westminster policy from March 2 – just weeks before the 2026 Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025

'Real wake-up call': Significant decline among harbour seals in Scotland, study finds

SCOTLAND'S west coast harbour seal numbers have dropped significantly for the first time in decades, a new study has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Independence 'the defining choice for this generation', says First Minister

FIRST Minister John Swinney is set to call independence the “defining choice for this generation” as he addressed the Scotland 2050 conference…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

'Incredible': Scotland bucking international trend on foreign investment, study finds

SCOTLAND has been the top destination for foreign direct investment in the UK outside of London for a decade, new research has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Johnny Sexton insists he is ‘here to help’ Finn Russell despite past Lions criticism

The former Ireland captain was critical of the Scotland fly-half after being omitted from the 2021 Lions squad, but now says the issue has been ‘blown out of proportion’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025

Genetic testing study to boost medication response starts in Glasgow

The Phoenix Study is hoped to lead to wider implementation of genetic testing in prescribing across Scotland.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Journalist released after detention during Gaza march by Egyptian authorities

AN editor of an independent news outlet in Scotland has been released after being detained by authorities whilst campaigning for Palestinians...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025