The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

'Renewables jobs growth shows Scotland needs powers over energy'

SCOTLAND needs full powers over the energy sector to ensure a just transition, the SNP have insisted, after experts estimated jobs in renewables…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

'Bit of a cheek': Rishi Sunak panned for criticising higher taxes in Scotland

RISHI Sunak has a “bit of a cheek” to criticise the prospect of income tax increases in Scotland, according to the Deputy First Minister.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

Tragedy for chicks of rare bird breeding in Scotland for first time

A RARE bird has bred in Scotland for the first time. Mediterranean gulls were once a rare sight in the UK but have been recorded breeding on the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

SNP 'new higher tax band' which could see more Scots head to London slammed by Rishi Sunak

Scotland's Deputy First Minister Shona Robison will announce her Government's tax and spending plans for the next year on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023

Chance of power cuts as weather warning issued for all of Scotland

A WEATHER warning has been issued for the whole of Scotland as the Met Office urges people to be aware of the chance of power cuts and even…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

Vigil season 2 ending explained: Who piloted the RPAS at Dundair?

Who piloted the RPAS at Dundair and who masterminded the attack?

WhatToWatch · Dec 18, 2023

Renewable energy jobs rocketed in Scotland in 2021, experts say

JOBS in Scotland’s renewable energy sector rocketed by more than 50 in 2021, research has indicated.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

School meal debt to be wiped out by Scottish Government

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said his Government will set aside cash to wipe out Scotland’s school meal debt.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

Rishi Sunak visits Scotland as UK Government faces Michelle Mone scandal

RISHI Sunak is visiting Scotland amid an ongoing scandal over Covid contracts awarded to a firm recommended by Michelle Mone ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023

The Guardian view on the SNP’s budget: forced into paying a bill for its outlays

Editorial: Implementing austerity would test the egalitarian values that form the rhetorical basis of Scottish nationalism

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2023