The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Editorial: The new first minister gets it that the public want better government, but he has not got much time to deliver

Fresh row erupts over Forbes’s conservative views on equality – but appointment is approved by narrow majority

Announcement comes after Swinney is sworn in as seventh first minister ‘for everyone in Scotland’

Train driver strikes in England bring more disruption; Sweden’s Riksbank cuts rates for first time in eight years

Sydney Thunder's Chamari Athapaththu has helped Sri Lanka book a place in Australia's group at the Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh this October.

NEW DELHI: Cricket Ireland announced on Tuesday the selection of three men's T20 International squads, all under the leadership of batter Paul Stirling. These squads will participate in the upcoming three-match series against Pakistan in Dublin, the Tri-Series involving Netherlands and Scotland in Voorburg, and the ICC Men's T20 World…

He’s not the man to lead Scotland to independence, but after a turbulent few years, he’s the safe pair of hands the party needs, says Herald columnist Dani Garavelli

It’s still the magic milestone when senior citizenship begins … with a host of money-saving offers to take advantage of

Fish welfare campaigners say Defra decision facilitates greenwashing and will mislead consumers

Scotland's political landscape undergoes change as SNP transitions leadership amidst pro-independence agenda and internal challenges.

John Swinney appointed as new SNP leader amidst internal challenges and upcoming elections in Scotland.