The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

What the AI data centre pause means for the SNP and the Greens

CAMPAIGNERS may be welcoming MSPs' decision to pause AI data centre development until national planning guidance can be implemented, but this…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

MSPs reject moratorium but back pause on AI data centres until guidance in place

MSPs have rejected an outright moratorium on AI data centres, instead backing a pause on planning and consent decisions until the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Fife to Europe ferry being scrapped 'huge loss for Scotland', says plan chief

THE collapse of plans to restore a ferry link between Fife and mainland Europe is a “huge loss for Scotland”, according to the shipping…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

John Swinney responds to DUP’s criticism Celtic Alliance self-determination pact

The First Minister of Scotland has responded to the DUP’s criticism of Monday’s meeting of pro-independence parties in Cardiff

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

O’Neill cannot be separated from First Minister’s responsibilities, says Swinney

The SNP leader commented after the DUP said Michelle O’neill had been ‘cosplaying’ as first minister.

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Scotland U21s boss on 'really talented' Rangers kid after fastracking him

Scotland U21s boss on 'really talented' Rangers kid after fastracking him into squad

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Planning permission for new Scottish AI datacentres suspended for up to a year

Scottish parliament brings in strict environmental impact assessments and will delay decisions until national strategy is developed

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

Scotland's richest man adds historic lochside estate to huge property portfolio

THE richest man in Scotland has bought a historic estate on the shores of a beautiful loch for an undisclosed sum ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Large-scale data centres will require environmental assessment, says minister

Public finance minister Hannah Mary Goodlad announced the policy ahead of a debate calling for a moratorium on such facilities.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

King in Cairngorms to thank those involved in tackling wildfire

Charles will also mark a partnership between mountains in Scotland and the US.

Evening Standard · Sep 16