The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

'An embarrassment of riches': Highlights of Scottish theatre in 2023

SCOTTISH theatre continues to make an encouragingly strong recovery from the Covid pandemic. Indeed, the impressive quality of much of the work can…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

BBC Scotland corrects more errors than all other BBC UK branches combined

BBC Scotland issued more error corrections in the past year than all of the broadcasters’ other UK regional and national offices combined ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Heavy rain and snow set to cause travel disruption across much of Scotland

TRAVELLERS are being warned to expect disruption or cancellation amid warnings of heavy snow, ice and rain across much of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2023

Buddies and Honest Men: Scotland claim prize in nicknames World Cup

Historic and evocative alternative monikers can be found across the globe, but the best are north of Hadrian’s Wall

The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023

Scotland can be nuke-free from day one of independence, say Alba

REMOVING nuclear weapons can be achieved by day one of an independent Scotland, the Alba Party have said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

'Bairns not bombs': Yes activists call for peace in Palestine through artwork

MEMBERS of the Yes movement have been contributing to calls for a ceasefire through works of art.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Here's how minimum unit pricing works and when you can buy alcohol in Scotland

HERE are the rules around minimum unit pricing and the times you are allowed to buy alcohol in supermarkets and shops across Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Will Scotland have a white Christmas this year? See forecasts and predictions

WITH Christmas now only days away, many will be hoping for a bit of snow to make it all the more festive ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

When are trains and buses in Scotland running over the Christmas period?

DECEMBER is one of the most hectic months in our calendars with people across Scotland travelling the length and breadth of the country ahead of…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023