The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

'Indefensible' Westminster spending rules shortchange Scottish universities by £5.7bn

Westminster spending rules have shortchanged Scottish universities by more than £5 billion, new research has found

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Inside the huge AI data centre lobbying campaign sweeping through Holyrood

AI data centre developers and the wider industry have engaged in a sustained lobbying blitz of the Scottish Parliament, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Can chimpanzees and apes remember friends after 25 years? Johns Hopkins University study reveals surprisingly human-like social memory

Can chimpanzees, apes and bonobos remember friends they have not seen for decades? A Johns Hopkins University surprising study in 2023 found that chimpanzees and bonobos can recognize former groupmates after more than 25 years apart, revealing remarkable social memories that may be surprisingly similar to those of humans. The…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

In 2003, a businessman bought a 23,000-acre estate to restore it; now it's home to a million trees and red squirrels

Businessman Paul Lister transformed Scotland's 23,000-acre Alladale estate into a wilderness reserve, planting one million native trees and reintroducing red squirrels since buying it in 2003. Funded through eco-tourism, the project also supports Scottish wildcat breeding and peatland restoration. Lister's proposal to reintroduce wolves and bears sparked local opposition, though…

The Economic Times · Aug 24

Scottish Labour leader candidate Marra open to party deals at local elections

However, Michael Marra has said he would not accept any deals with Reform Scotland.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Morning roll campaigner hits back at critics after major political backing

THE food historian behind a campaign to secure Unesco recognition for the Scottish morning roll has hit back at critics who have branded the bid…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Issues in Scottish Labour ‘systemic’, says leadership hopeful Michael Marra

The Scottish Labour leadership candidate spoke at a press conference on Monday.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

One in five Scots 'soften' their accent to sound more professional, figures show

ONE in five Scots have softened or changed their accent in an effort to sound more professional, new polling has revealed.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

WATCH £9m-rated Celtic target assist Scotland star for 'goal of the season' contender

Celtic target Gineitis helped create a stunning Adams goal as Torino opened their Serie A season with a 2-1 defeat to AC Milan.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Infamous extremist returns to Scotland to fund far-right groups with US money

A NOTORIOUS far-right extremist has returned to Scotland and is attempting to raise money from supporters in the US to help fund anti-immigration…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24