Andy Burnham must deliver emergency budget to ‘reverse damage’, says SNP SNP Westminster leader Dave Doogan is calling on Mr Burnham to deliver an emergency cost-of-living budget when he enters No 10. Evening Standard · Jul 19
Burnham should back ‘proper review’ into Scottish Labour’s fortunes – McConnell The former first minister also urged the incoming prime minister to scrap the ‘ridiculous’ Scotland Office. Evening Standard · Jul 19
Scotland's favourite ice cream flavours revealed SCOTLAND’S “favourite ice cream flavours” have been revealed – as the country marks National Ice Cream Day today. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Captain of Russian-flagged tanker seized in Scotland pleads guilty in US court THE CAPTAIN of a Russian-flagged tanker that was detained in Scotland has pleaded guilty to refusing to obey orders from the US Coast Guard. The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Josh Kerr 'made Scotland proud' after breaking world record, John Swinney says THE First Minister has said runner Josh Kerr, who broke the mile world record, has “made Scotland proud” ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
The heatwave is intense. The Cairngorms are on fire. It's time to democratise energy AS Andy Burnham is elevated into high office without a contest, he’s received much plaudits for his commitment to reconstructing the constitution… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Inside Scotland’s school absence crisis as teens vanish from classrooms BIANCA was in primary six when she stopped going to school. She was absent for three and a half years, during which time she rarely left home and… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Scotland 'spending 4 times more on affordable housing' than England, research finds NEW research has revealed that the Scottish Government has invested almost four times more per capita than England when it comes to affordable… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Inside the network of far right accounts behind anti-immigration protests in Glasgow THIS sunny Thursday in Glasgow, grown men moved from window to window outside the New Gorbals Housing Association, phones raised as they tried to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
John Swinney issues Andy Burnham stark independence warning JOHN Swinney has issued a stark warning to the incoming new prime minister, urging Andy Burnham not to “repeat the mistakes of his predecessors”… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Jamie Dobie double sparks fightback as Scotland overcome Fiji challenge Fiji 17-33 Scotland: Replacements Pierre Schoeman and Scott Cummings also grabbed tries as Scotland overturned a 10-point deficit at Murrayfield. The Independent UK · Jul 18
Family's story of reintroducing beavers in Scotland celebrated in children's book THE story of how a couple in Perthshire reintroduced beavers into Scotland's wilderness for the first time in 400 years, in a landmark moment… The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
South Africa v Wales LIVE: Springboks cruise to dominant victory over outclassed visitors South Africa 43-0 Wales: The Springboks are sloppy in possession and waste numerous chances but still run in seven tries in easy win The Independent UK · Jul 18
ICC's revamped ODI World Cup format comes under intense criticism from Associates, WCA Associate nations and players criticise the ICC's new ODI World Cup format. The World Cricketers' Association expressed concerns over transparency and consultation processes. Captains from Scotland, Netherlands, and Namibia highlighted reduced opportunities for emerging teams. They believe this hinders global cricket growth and player development. Players advocate for meaningful consultation… The Economic Times · Jul 18
The Times of India · Jul 18 Meet Anderson Taylor, the 9-year-old dinosaur lover who turned his fossil collection into a museum and became the world’s youngest curator Anderson Taylor, aged nine, became the world's youngest male museum curator. He opened the Cambridge Natural History Museum in Illinois in August 2024. The museum showcases fossils, minerals, and natural history specimens collected over years. A visit to Scotland inspired Anderson to pursue his lifelong passion for dinosaurs. He now…
Evening Standard · Jul 18 Cairngorms wildfire: Aviemore no longer in ‘immediately affected area’ The fire started late on Wednesday morning.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 How football can help tackle 'harmful' rise in anti-immigration misinformation Simita Kumar, the Minister for Equalities and International Development, has hailed the power of football to break down cultural barriers in…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 Emily Nicholl: We want this Scottish netball team to make history in Glasgow Emily Nicholl: We want this Scottish netball team to make history in Glasgow
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 The athletes to watch at Glasgow 2026 The athletes to watch at Glasgow 2026
The National (Scotland) · Jul 18 How PFA Scotland is giving out of contract pros a pre-season platform to shine The summer can traditionally be a lonely time and a source of anxiety for out of contract footballers, but here's how PFA Scotland are filling…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Why it's important we know how many MSPs are landlords and have property interests IT is important that we know what property interests the new intake of MSPs have ahead of the next Holyrood term.
The Independent UK · Jul 17 Westminster cannot dictate Scotland’s future, Swinney tells incoming PM Burnham The Scottish First Minister said he will be meeting the Labour leader soon after he enters Number 10 on Monday.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Fringe comic 'challenged by UK Government to make people laugh or be deported' A GLASGOW-BASED comic has been “challenged” by the UK Government to make audiences laugh in her debut show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 SNP minister calls for 'special deal for Scotland' as EU Gibraltar treaty enacted THE UK Government must deliver on a special EU deal for Scotland after border controls ceased between Remain-voting Gibraltar and Spain, an SNP…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 17 Every time Andy Burnham mentioned Scotland in his first speech as Labour leader DESPITE hardly mentioning Scotland at all in his first speech as Labour leader, Andy Burnham has suggested he will visit the country next month ...