The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Rape convictions have soared despite pandemic backlog for Scotland’s courts

During 2021-22, convictions for rape and attempted rape rose to 160 – an increase of 105% from 2020-21.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Glasgow steak house to open branch in Edinburgh

A GLASGOW-BASED steakhouse has announced the opening of a branch in Scotland's capital.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Scottish winter deaths hit highest levels in 30 years, data shows

SCOTLAND recorded the highest number of winter deaths in more than 30 years, according to new figures ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

The photographer capturing the diversity of Glasgow's Govanhill

THE Govanhill community on the south side of Glasgow is one of the most fascinating, and certainly the most diverse, in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Call for clarity over concerns child asylum seekers 'housed in Scottish hotels'

URGENT clarity is needed about whether unaccompanied children seeking asylum in the UK have been placed in Scottish hotels, MSPs have said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Scotland’s fire service ‘in crisis’ claims report from Fire Brigades Union

SCOTLAND’S fire service is in “crisis” according to a new report, which found that low morale, underinvestment and budget cuts are impacting…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin

The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Nicola Docherty insists injuries will not hold Scotland back against The Netherlands

Nicola Docherty feels Scotland are still in a good place ahead of their clash against The Netherlands despite injuries.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

Wee Ginger Dug: The UK media cannot extinguish public sympathy for Palestinians

THE world remains transfixed by the continuing tragedy in Gaza, and it is becoming starkly apparent that there is a clear hierarchy of sympathy in…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023

Stephen Gethins: SNP must put Brexit 'front and centre' of independence case

THE SNP need to place Brexit and its impact on the cost of living crisis “front and centre” of their case for independence as part of keeping it…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2023