The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Over 200 petitions launched to stop Donald Trump visiting Scotland

A wave of public opposition to Donald Trump's invitation to visit Scotland has emerged on Change.org, with 237 new petitions since Friday demanding…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025

More than 70% of Scots have unfavourable view of Trump, poll suggests

The poll comes as former first minister Nicola Sturgeon said the US President was trying to ‘silence people’.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

Ben Youngs: ‘Against France and Scotland it was just about winning – but England need to find a better balance’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Now emerging as a considered podcast pundit, England’s most-capped male player tells Harry Latham-Coyle about the role data is playing to help Steve Borthwick’s side in this year’s Six Nations

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025

This Edinburgh hotel was just named the best in Scotland for 2025

This is the location in Edinburgh named Scottish Hotel of the Year for 2025.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Popeyes announces opening date for first-ever Edinburgh restaurant

American fast food chain Popeyes has announced the exact opening date for its brand new Edinburgh restaurant.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

'A household name': John Swinney pays tribute to Jack Vettriano

First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, who has died at the age of 73...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Short but sweet – some of Scotland's most positive news stories from February

Christ, did February breeze by ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Scotland shake-up: Townsend brings in fresh faces for Six Nations test against Wales

Gregor Townsend has added Matt Currie, Nathan McBeth, and Ben Muncaster to the Scotland squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Wales…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Three month delay for new CalMac ferries says shipyard

FERRIES being constructed for Scotland’s west coast network have been pushed back due to a labour shortages and weather issues, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025

Children being harmed by homelessness system, Shelter Scotland report finds

SCOTTISH children growing up in temporary accommodation are being harmed by a “broken and biased” homelessness system, according to a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2025