The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

‘They never leave you’: McGinn hoping Scotland can bounce back from Euro 2024 letdown

John McGinn knows Scotland's disappointing showing at Euro 2024 will never leave him.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Share your 2014 independence referendum photos – 10 years on from historic vote

THIS month, Scotland will be marking 10 years since its people voted to pass on the opportunity to become independent ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

I’ve read hundreds of diary entries to quantify the restorative power of Scotland’s lochs and rivers

In October 2021, a man recreated a walk he first completed 62 years ago by climbing just under 3,000 feet to reach the summit of Beinn Damh on the north-west coast of Scotland. The steep ridge walk provided unobstructed views across Loch Damh and Loch Torridon. The combination of dramatic…

The Conversation · Sep 2, 2024

Tourists must be tempted away from 'bucket list' Scottish spots, say experts

THERE is an urgent need to encourage tourists away from “bucket list” destinations and get them to visit Scotland in spring and autumn amid…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Hundreds of SNP members back call to stick to rent controls pledge

A TENANTS’ union says more than 200 SNP members have joined its call for the First Minister to follow through on introducing rent controls ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Scottish Government urged to have 'bold' climate action at heart of governing plans

THE Scottish Government has been urged to have bold and transformative climate action at the heart of its governing plans ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop'

SCOTLAND'S First Minister has pledged to set out plans to grow the economy, deliver net zero and eradicate child poverty in his legislative…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

How do you solve a problem like NC500 campervans? Experts have say

A VOLUNTARY motorhome scheme designed to deal with overtourism in the Highlands has recently been met with huge backlash, with locals calling it a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Eco-distilling specialist believes Scotland is yet to see its whisky 'golden age'

A SPECIALIST architect for whisky distilleries believes the industry in Scotland has yet to see its “golden age” as demand for the national…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Swinney says Labour ‘intensifying’ austerity as he prepares cuts in Scotland

First minister complains of ‘same Tory cuts agenda’ in effort to shift blame for his own government’s budget problems

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2024