Hope endangered corncrake can be saved as numbers increase in Scotland Conservationists optimistic turning point reached in effort to prevent red-listed bird from extinction in Britain The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2023
Far north of Scotland named on Lonely Planet’s ‘must visit’ list The region boasts the most intact and extensive blanket bog system in the world. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Brechin flood defences provided ‘valuable time’ for evacuation, MSPs told Angela Constance said the full cost of the deadly storm is still being assessed. The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Owen Jones: Scotland is 'very lucky to have' Humza Yousaf THE Guardian columnist and political commentator Owen Jones has said that Scotland is “lucky to have” Humza Yousaf. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
State-of-the-art storage facility for Scotland’s art collection gets go ahead PLANS for a state of the art community space, research hub and art storage facility have been granted permission to go ahead by City of Edinburgh… The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Schools in more council areas to be impacted by support staff strike action MORE council areas in Scotland are set to be impacted by disruption in schools following the announcement of further walkouts by support staff. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Airline launches its first ever Scottish route to popular holiday destination A Scottish airport is to welcome an airline to Scotland in 2024 as it launches its first ever Scottish route to a popular city. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
SNP president to give lecture highlighting ‘severe threat to democracy’ in Scotland SNP PRESIDENT Michael Russell is to highlight a “severe threat to democracy” in Scotland in Glasgow University's 2023 Thomas Muir Lecture. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Scotland weather: Met Office issues new yellow warning in areas hit by Storm Babet THE Met Office have issued a new yellow weather warning for Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Scotland's best unmapped 'hidden' paths revealed for first time RAMBLERS Scotland has revealed eight of the country’s best "hidden paths", all of which have been mapped for the first time thanks to… The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Male period dignity officer settles sex discrimination case out of court A MAN who was appointed Scotland’s first “period dignity officer” has settled a sex discrimination case out of court. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Wellbeing Economy Secretary heads to UAE on net zero trade mission Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray is to head to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week as he touts Scotland’s renewables potential. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Chris Packham labels area of Scotland 'sad' to drive through CHRIS Packham has branded an area of Scotland as a “barren moorland”. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Glasgow Warriors face selection dilemma with returning Scotland internationals All of Glasgow Warriors' Scotland internationals are back at the club but that leaves a selection dilemma for Saturday's clash with Connacht. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 War in Gaza shows need for independent Scotland to promote peace, says campaigner A PEACE campaigner has said that the war between Israel and Hamas has highlighted the need for an independent Scotland to work towards international…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Endometriosis campaign could be 'game-changing' if funded 'properly' A NATIONWIDE campaign to raise awareness of endometriosis and speed up recognition could be “game-changing” if the Scottish Government “fund…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Scotland Cerebral Palsy football team hoping for further success with new manager THE new manager of the Scotland National Cerebral Palsy Football team has said he hopes to put in foundations for further success.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Survivors of historic child abuse paid more than £30 million by redress scheme PAYMENTS totalling more than £32.5m were made to survivors of historic child abuse in Scotland during the first 18 months of the new redress…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Jewish and Muslim faith leaders issue statement of solidarity with First Minister JEWISH and Muslim faith leaders in Scotland have issued a joint statement of solidarity alongside the First Minister.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 Yousaf’s mother-in-law has ‘lost hope’ as FM makes emotional statement The First Minister repeatedly fought back tears as he spoke in Holyrood on Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Free bus travel for asylum seekers in Scotland gains support from MSPs ASYLUM seekers in Scotland may soon be granted free bus travel after MSPs backed proposals to improve the lives of those within the asylum system.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Anas Sarwar on course for collision with Keir Starmer over House of Lords reform ANAS Sarwar is on a collision course with his UK boss after saying Labour must make reforming the House of Lords one of its top priorities if it…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 New tourist tax under scrutiny as Edinburgh’s festivals seek exemption A PLANNED new visitor levy in Scotland has been under scrutiny as Edinburgh’s festivals seek an exemption.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Rape convictions soar amid pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts Rape convictions soared in 2021-22 as Scotland’s courts attempted to deal with a massive backlog caused by the pandemic, figures show.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023 Plan to double council tax on second homes in Scotland wins support in consultation A CONSULTATION has found majority support for proposals to allow additional council tax charges for second homes in Scotland.