The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

'Horrifying' stats show over a third of Scottish households in fuel poverty

MORE than a third of households are in fuel poverty in energy-rich Scotland, shocking new statistics have shown.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

St. Andrew’s Day: How did a fisherman from the sea of Galilee become the patron saint of Scotland?

Apostle crucified by Romans on X-shaped cross honoured on Saltire

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Alba launch 'back-up' plan to negotiate independence

ASH Regan has launched proposals to consult the Scottish public on whether Holyrood should be given the powers to legislate for and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

'Don't forget us': Major project aims to secure Scotland's European future

AN international petition has been launched aiming to secure Scotland's European future.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

'Disappointing': UK refuses to issue embassies advice for key Scottish dates

THE chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee has said he is “disappointed” the UK Government has refused to issue guidance to overseas offices…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Scotland waves goodbye to 'utter rockstar' pandas after 12 years

BACK in 2011, the arrival of giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang to Scotland’s capital was a huge moment that made headlines all over the world.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 30, 2023

Road users told to be wary of icy conditions as yellow weather warnings issued

Snow and ice forecast for large swathes of Scotland, eastern England, the South West and Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

Brown think tank lays out plan for ‘decade of delivery’ to create 300,000 jobs

The strategy suggests the creation of ‘growth zones’ where selected industries could be based to improve access to labour and expertise.

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023

2023 Doolan Best Building award goes to Cuddymoss by Ann Nisbet Studio

The 2023 Doolan Best Building award is given to Cuddymoss, a ruin in north Ayrshire transformed into Scotland's finest building of the year

Wallpaper · Nov 30, 2023

Edinburgh prop WP Nel on his recent top form and possibility of retirement

At 37, WP Nel believes that he is currently in his best form since the time he made his Scotland debut back in 2015.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023