The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Scotland Office ‘doesn’t know’ how many staff work in capital hub

THE Scotland Office has claimed it does not know how many staff it has ­working in its flagship Edinburgh hub.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Properties damaged by ‘localised tornado’ as Storm Gerrit sweeps UK

Closures on road and rail networks continue after 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Storm Gerrit: Roofs ripped off homes in tornado and thousands still without power in devastation

'Lamp-posts were swaying, we watched trees topple like dominoes' says resident as 'supercell thunderstorm' rips through Greater Manchester

Evening Standard · Dec 28, 2023

Most rail routes in Scotland suspended as heavy rain and wind batters the UK

ScotRail suspends all services north of Perth and Dundee, as major rail routes into Scotland are blocked

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2023

‘Anchors in our landscapes’: secular Scotland is fast losing its churches

Row over disinterment in East Lothian church highlights big property selloff accompanying retreat from organised religion

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2023

Major incident declared in Highlands amid Storm Gerrit travel chaos

Police Scotland has declared a major incident on the A9 due to miles of vehicles stuck in the snow between Drumochter and Dalwhinnie.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

Images show severe flooding across Scotland as heavy rain and snow hits

PEOPLE across Scotland are facing severe travel disruption as a result of Storm Gerrit.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

Council leaders warn poverty gap will grow without more funding

COUNCIL leaders have warned the “poverty gap in Scotland will continue to grow” unless more cash can be found for local government as part of…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

Scotland's first openly gay football player set to retire

Zander Murray made history in 2022, saying he made the decision to share his sexuality to help others who are struggling about opening up.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023

Flights to Scotland cancelled as Storm Gerrit wrecks havoc on UK travel routes

Eighteen British Airways flights have been cancelled on Wednesday due to Storm Gerrit.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2023