The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Longer sentences? Overcrowded UK prisons are already failing society

The UK government plans to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of serious crimes, it announced via this year’s king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Political pundits reacting to the speech on the BBC immediately questioned the rationale behind potentially putting more people in prison, when UK prisons…

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023

Scottish Government officially ditches HPMAs following backlash

THE Scottish Government has officially confirmed that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will not be rolled out in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

Scottish Justice Secretary 'open' to ban on fireworks after bonfire night violence

SCOTLAND’S Justice Secretary has said she is “open to discussion” on a ban on the sale of fireworks to the public following widespread…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

Scottish man sues Angus Council over mouldy home that ‘nearly killed me’

A SCOTTISH man is suing Angus Council for £500,000 after his incredibly mouldy home left him with “serious health issues”...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023

Wildcats lived alongside domestic cats for 2,000 years but only started interbreeding 60 years ago – new study

You are unlikely to have seen one, but wildcats are still clinging on by a claw in Scotland. Most of the cats living in the wild in Scotland are hybrid cats with a mix of wildcat and domestic cat ancestry or feral domestic cats. But my team’s new study showed…

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023

Caribbean activists fighting development linked to Loch Tay firm get UK court hearing

CAMPAIGNERS fighting a development in the Caribbean said to be linked to a controversial project in Scotland will have their case heard in the UK…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023

Cameron Mason cites Tom Pidcock as key influence after silver medal ride at European CX championships

‘I’m not at my limits yet’ says 23-year-old from Scotland after narrowly missing out on elite men’s title

Cycling Weekly · Nov 6, 2023

Powerful solar storm supercharges auroras and STEVE around the world (photos)

A strong solar storm triggered magnificent aurora displays over the weekend. Here we take a look at some of the best northern lights and southern lights photographs from around the world.

Space · Nov 6, 2023

'Where is it?': SNP rebuttal unit fails to materialise after launch announcement

THE SNP’s promised “rebuttal” unit to instantly respond to misleading claims about the independence campaign has failed to materialise –…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023

Bonfire Night horror as four people stabbed after firework show

Four men were rushed to hospital after a quadruple stabbing near Waltham Forest Town Hall on Sunday night

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023