US tariffs risk recession and Scotland must be ready to deal with it – Swinney Despite the potential upheaval ahead, the First Minister said ‘the time is right’ for Scottish independence. Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025
Labour would nationalise Grangemouth if it was in England, John Swinney suggests JOHN Swinney has called for Scotland’s only oil refinery to be nationalised by the UK Government – suggesting the Labour administration would… The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
Boss of major energy firm opposes Octopus zonal pricing push THE boss of a major energy firm has criticised zonal pricing plans in the UK, branding the idea "superficially attractive" The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
Stephen McGowan: It is too soon for Celtic fans to fret over Terminado: The Sequel Kieran Tierney's Celtic deal shows Brendan Rodgers' ambition and why the board need to back their manager in the summer transfer market. The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
Burke’s Bundesliga revival: Forgotten Scotland star fires Werder Bremen toward Europe Forgotten former Scotland star Oliver Burke insists his hard work is paying off after netting three Bundesliga goals in two games. The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
John Swinney calls Scottish media to Bute House for press conference FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
Elderly woman and child assaulted as Scottish gang war escalates An elderly woman and a child were assaulted as part of a suspected gangland war in Scotland The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
Alison McConnell: Sadiku needs Rangers vs Celtic win to keep slim title hopes alive Alison McConnell: Sadiku needs Rangers vs Celtic win to keep slim title hopes alive The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
What is a ridge walk? Classic traverses in the US and Europe Airy heights, exposed thrills and a sense of the sublime – we take a look at some of the best ridge walks on either side of the Pond Advnture · Apr 13, 2025
Long Way Home: release date, locations, what happens, episode guide, interviews and everything you need to know Long Way Home on Apple TV Plus sees Hollywood star Ewan McGregor join his pal Charley Boorman for an eventful 10,000-mile motorbike trip. WhatToWatch · Apr 13, 2025
Scottish Labour 'drones' clog up PMQs with 'supine questions' SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been branded “drones” after research revealed they spend most of their time at PMQs throwing Keir Starmer softball… The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
Inside Scotland’s ‘disability-unfriendly cities’ – and what needs to change People with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Scotland are feeling “imprisoned” due to a lack of accessibility in… The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
'Ambassadors' sought to support Scottish 'decolonisation' bid in New York THE organisation hoping to have the United Nations “decolonise” Scotland are seeking “ambassadors” to join them at the organisation’s… The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
Who’s watching? The secret powers letting agencies spy on Scots The Ferret investigated the hidden powers of specialist reporting agencies as part of our Who Runs Scotland series The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025 ‘The new normal’: Experts on why Scotland is seeing so many wildfires Climate change and land use change are contributing to the wildfires which have swept across Scotland, experts have said ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025 Scottish Labour MPs fail to raise concerns over 'hammer blow' jobs tax LABOUR MPs representing Scotland’s biggest city have failed to raise concerns with the Chancellor about her “hammer blow” jobs tax, the Sunday…
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 'It’s about survival’: International students in Scotland grapple with economic flux INTERNATIONAL students in Scotland are being left in uncertainty and fear as they are faced with the direct impacts of the fluctuating exchange…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 'You just have to look about you': Album charts tale of Gaelic in central Scotland IT is a relatively rare event but it is hoped the production of an entire album of new Gaelic songs will help to show the language is not dead yet.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 US tourist spending in Scotland to tighten amid tariffs turmoil, expert forecasts Donald Trump turbulence may hit Scotland’s tourist industry by making Americans more cautious about spending their money, an expert has predicted
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 These road trips in Scotland have been dubbed the 'greatest' in the UK These 'spectacular' road trips in Scotland have been named among the 'greatest' in the whole of the UK.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 12, 2025 Handful of Scottish spots named among the UK's best Easter holiday destinations See the destinations in Scotland named among the best spring break getaways in the UK for 2025.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025 Labour accused of treating Scotland as 'afterthought' amid British Steel plans LABOUR have been accused of treating Scotland as an “afterthought” after the UK Government announced plans to pass emergency legislation to…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025 Scottish football supporters groups rally against ‘emergency’ Police Scotland powers Several prominent SPFL supporters groups have released coordinated statements slamming Police Scotland’s use of power.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025 ‘Scotland’s on fire’: Lorna Slater sounds climate change alarm over wildfires THE Scottish Greens have sounded the alarm over the increasing amount of wildfires Scotland has experienced in the past few weeks ...