The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Alba ad mocking Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar blocked by Facebook

ALBA have had a political advertisement banned from social media – just months after it was banned from running an attack on the Tories by one of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Culture sector brands funding cut 'huge betrayal' during Holyrood protest

WORKERS in Scotland’s culture sector have railed against the re-imposition of a £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland funding.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Independence Minister accuses UK Government of ‘blackmail tactics’

SCOTLAND’S Independence Minister has accused UK ministers of using “tactics tantamount to blackmail” to get consent to legislation.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Best hotel in Scotland named as more than 500,000 people submit choices

The best hotel in Scotland has been chosen after more than 500,000 people submitted responses rating their experiences across the globe.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Not all Police Scotland officers have vetting record, review finds

The police watchdog called for a law change to ensure a legal minimum level of vetting.

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

One of the first female police drivers in Scotland returns to her old beat

One of the first female police drivers in Scotland told of her joy at being able to do her job without a male chaperone after she helped smash the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Five big takeaways from the first half of the 2023 Rugby World Cup

From the right way to play to how to continue the minnows’ progress, there have been many talking points in France so far

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

ITV report claims removal of peak rail fares in Scotland 'funded by UK Government'

AN ITV report has claimed that the removal of peak rail fares in Scotland has been “funded by the UK Government”.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

One of Scotland's best-known business figures dies aged 80

Nick Kuenssberg, one of Scotland’s best-known business figures and the father of BBC journalist and presenter Laura Kuenssberg, has died at the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023

Scott Gemmill praises Ben Doak's 'mentality' as he talks up leadership qualities

He thinks the forward will go right to the top.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023