The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Top US professor issues currency advice to SNP for independent Scotland

A LEADING law professor has said that an independent Scotland would need its own currency and central bank ...

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Police Scotland chief admits force ‘is institutionally racist and discriminatory’

Sir Iain Livingstone puts himself at odds with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who has refused to accept the term in criticism of his own force

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

What is a tourist tax and what will one in Scotland look like?

SCOTTISH councils are set to be given the powers to implement a tourist tax on visitors to their area.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Harry Styles Edinburgh: Glasgow fans warned of banned Items ahead of gig

Glasgow fans travelling to see Harry Styles in Edinburgh on May 26 (Friday) and May 27 (Saturday) have been warned about banned items so fans are not disappointed or turned away at the doors.

Glasgow Live · May 25, 2023

Police Scotland Chief Constable says national force is 'institutionally racist and sexist'

The explosive admission was made by the out-going Chief Constable at a meeting the Scottish Police Authority.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Bristol-based offshore engineers Blackfish opens Scottish arm

The engineering firm has a track record in marine renewables in Scotland

Birmingham Post · May 25, 2023

Scots will not have cheaper bills despite energy price cap falling

The energy price cap is set to fall by £426 a year but is still double what it was in 2021.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

'Girvan to Stranraer ignored' as MSP repeats calls for full electrification of rail network in south Scotland

Colin Smyth said a "long-term commitment to a rolling programme of electrification" is needed.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Developers dismiss MSP's claim that new planning laws will halt Balloch Flamingo Land plans

Green MSP for the West of Scotland, Ross Greer, said that new planning framework would see the controversial plans rejected.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Next week set to be hottest of the year so far in Scotland

NEXT week is to be Scotland’s hottest of the year so far, according to forecasts.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023