Shortlist revealed for Scottish Album of the Year Award 2026 THE ten albums competing for Scotland's biggest music prize have been revealed, with the winner set to receive £20,000. The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Sam Heughan blasts plans for 'world's biggest AI data centre' in Scotland OUTLANDER star Sam Heughan has hit out at plans to build the world’s biggest AI data center campus in Dumfries and Galloway, saying the Scottish Government “shouldn't blindly” back the proposal ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Andy Burnham challenged to visit Cairngorms wildfire site during Scotland trip Andy Burnham has been challenged to visit the site of this summer's devastating Cairngorms wildfire during his visit to Scotland this week The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Number of Scots receiving weight loss jabs on NHS revealed THE number of Scots who have received jabs to help them lose weight on the NHS after the drugs were approved three years ago has been revealed ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Reform UK candidate launches scathing attack on Scottish party over 'bullying' claims A FORMER Reform UK Holyrood candidate has sensationally quit the party after launching a bitter attack on its leadership, accusing them of “cronyism and bullying”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
GB Energy has done ‘literally, absolutely nothing’, says John Swinney The First Minister accused the UK Government of undermining and holding back Scotland’s renewable sector. Evening Standard · Oct 15
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister calls for early Westminster election Polling suggested the party was 14 points ahead of Labour in Westminster voting intention. Evening Standard · Oct 15
There is 'growing evidence' Scots want to decide their own future, John Swinney says John Swinney has said there is 'very clear and growing evidence about the desire of people in Scotland to decide their own future' The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Scotland 'sounded out' former Belgium boss before landing on Pocognoli Former Belgium boss Rudi Garcia was a target to become the new manager of Scotland, Belgian FA chief Vincent Mannaert has revealed. The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Dave Doogan to demand action from Westminster on 'cost-of-living tsunami' Action by the Prime Minister could save households more than £500 on average in the midst of a 'cost-of-living tsunami', the SNP’s Westminster leader will insist The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Burnham v Swinney: will the UK PM overshadow the SNP’s conference? Prime minister presents new kind of challenge for SNP, and his Scottish visit will loom large over its big event The Guardian - UK · Oct 15
Inside the BBC row as under half The Traitors production team are Scottish ALTHOUGH millions have tuned in to watch the BBC’s The Traitors, the show has been at the centre of a bitter row after it emerged that less than half of the broadcaster’s production crew were Scottish ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
Stephen Flynn tells Andy Burnham ‘bring it on’ and allow independence referendum ANDY Burnham is being challenged to “bring it on” and allow a second independence referendum – with a leading member of John Swinney’s Government insisting the Prime Minister should “let the people of Scotland decide” The National (Scotland) · Oct 15
AAP · Oct 15 Wallaroos trio return for bumper quadruple header The Wallaroos will welcome back a seasoned trio against Scotland to kick-off to a rugby quadruple header in Sydney.
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Burnham urged to ‘bring it on’ and allow second Scottish independence vote Holyrood Economy Secretary Stephen Flynn will make the demand as the SNP conference gets underway in Aberdeen on Thursday.
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Doogan calls for PM to cut household bills amid ‘cost-of-living tsunami’ SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is demanding action from the Prime Minister.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Scotland star urges teammates to embrace 'underdog' status vs Sweden Docherty has called on Scotland to embrace their “underdog” spirit as they bid to topple Sweden and qualify for the Women’s World Cup in Brazil next summer.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Majority of Scots support independence as SNP hail ‘emphatic’ poll A MAJORITY of Scots would vote for independence in a second referendum, a new poll has found, as the SNP said Scotland’s constitutional future is becoming the “dominant question” in UK politics
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Scotland hero raves about Melissa Andreatta as World Cup date with destiny arrives Scotland striker Kathleen McGovern has backed Melissa Andreatta’s side to pull off one of the biggest results in their history and make it to the World Cup next summer.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Greens call for new 'Amazon tax' on online retail giants' 'obscene profits' THE Greens have called on the Scottish Government to introduce an “Amazon tax” on big online retailers.
Evening Standard · Oct 14 Greens urge SNP to introduce ‘Amazon tax’ on big online businesses The Greens said big retailers were making ‘obscene profits’ while high streets are being ‘hollowed out’.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Inside alcohol trial at Scotland Women's match and what fans made of 'novelty' Inside alcohol trial at Scotland Women's match and what fans made of 'novelty'
Evening Standard · Oct 14 SNP set for ’emphatic’ Westminster win, says Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth said the SNP could be in its ‘most powerful position’ ever in the Commons after the next general election.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 14 Far-right Restore Britain struggle to set up new Scottish branch Restore Britain have struggled to establish their party north of the Border despite claiming they are the second largest party in Scotland