The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Man drives 30 XL bullies to Scotland ahead of ban in England and Wales

A MAN has transported around 30 XL bullies to Scotland before a ban on the breed comes into force in England and Wales.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

BMA Scotland chair calls for ministers to consider Highlands medical school

LEADERS of the British Medical Association (BMA) have called on the Scottish Government to consider funding a Highlands medical school.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

Greens call for urgent talks on salmon farm industry amid 'slow reform'

THERE must be urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s salmon-farming industry amid a “slow pace” of reform, the Greens have said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

Green light for glamping site at Scotland's longest continually inhabited house

APPROVAL has been granted to plans for luxury "glamping" pods on the ground’s of Scotland’s longest continually inhabited house ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2024

The community buyout projects leading Scotland’s self-help revolution

From play parks and community centres to film sets, Scottish communities are using government buyout powers to revitalise derelict properties

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

First Scottish baby of 2024 born two minutes into new year

Parents across Scotland celebrated the new year in the most magical way – with the birth of a child.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2024

Sport calendar 2024: Paris Olympics, men’s Euros and much more

A huge year of sport lies ahead including World Cups, the Six Nations, the Paralympics, golf and tennis majors and more

The Independent UK · Jan 1, 2024

Swimmers across Scotland brave freezing waters for annual Loony Dook

HARDY swimmers once again welcomed in the new year by braving the waters of the Firth of Forth as part of the annual Loony Dook ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 1, 2024

Retailers want rest of UK to follow Scotland’s example over law protecting shop staff

Holyrood imposed law creating a statutory offence of assaulting, threatening or abuse of retail workers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2024

The ‘right to roam’ in Scotland comes with responsibilities

Letter: The Land Reform (Scotland) Act makes it clear that there is no blanket right to go anywhere without any consideration for others, writes Fiona Zeiner

The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023