The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

JK Rowling anti-trans rant: Arrest me!

Rowling stated that she "looked forward to being arrested" if her post violated "the terms of the new act"

Salon · Apr 1, 2024

Scotland's Controversial Hate Speech Law Sparks Fierce Backlash

Scotland's new hate speech law sparks controversy over balancing protection against prejudice with concerns for free speech rights.

Top News · Apr 1, 2024

JK Rowling anti-trans rant: "Arrest me!"

Rowling stated that she "looked forward to being arrested" if her post violated "the terms of the new act"

Salon · Apr 1, 2024

Scotland’s new hate crime law: what does it cover and why is it controversial?

The government insists the law, coming into force on Monday, is needed to protect victims but critics say it limits freedom of expression

The Guardian - UK · Mar 31, 2024

'I wasn't as gifted but I tried hard' – Shaun Maloney recalls playing tennis with Andy and Jamie Murray as a youngster

The Wigan gaffer and FA Cup-winning former player on his days as a tennis prodigy in Scotland

FourFourTwo · Mar 29, 2024

Perth Museum review – a magical display of rampant unicorns and naked Picts

This is how to reinvent a local museum, with inspiring, fun exhibits from the Stone of Scone to a salmon boat celebrating a proud and unique history

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Assisted dying: what are the laws in UK and what changes are proposed?

Scotland could become first part of UK to offer terminally ill adults assistance to end their lives if Holyrood approves bill

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Bill tabled in Scotland could legalise assisted dying for terminally ill adults

If law is passed Scotland would become first part of UK to offer terminally ill people assistance to end their lives

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

UK membership of Dignitas soars by 24% as assisted dying in Scotland moves closer

Bill being laid before Scottish parliament could, if approved, allow people in Britain to take their own lives within the law

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2024

Public satisfaction with the NHS at its lowest ever level, poll shows

Only 24% of people in England, Scotland and Wales content with health service, with long waits to be seen the commonest complaint

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024