The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Australia win augurs well for future of SWNT

FRIDAY’S win over an Australian side ranked 10th in the world was a much-needed boost for Scotland ahead of the inaugural women’s Nations…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

The international wellbeing economy policies that could transform Scotland

THE transition to a wellbeing economy​ is, perhaps, one of the most ambitious policy commitments ever proposed by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

Is Scotland falling behind Europe when it comes to free public transport?

IT has been just over a year since ScotRail was taken into public control.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

UK weather: Hotter than Greece today before torrential rain soaks Brits after Easter

Scotland recorded its highest temperature of the year so far when the mercury rose to 17.3C in Kinlochewe in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday but it could be beaten on Easter Sunday

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023

Asbestos fears as new figures show toxic spores in hundreds of Scots schools

Data shows that over 1700 Scottish schools contain asbestos, with 274 having it removed from their buildings in the last year.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Drinks prices in Scotland could rise by a third under Scottish Government's Deposit Return Scheme

Beer, water and fizzy juice will soar in cost due to the Deposit Return Scheme, the Sunday Mail has learned.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Scotland set to ban wet wipes containing plastic in major victory for environmental campaign

The Scottish Government has vowed to work with colleagues in Westminster to make Scotland the next part of the UK to get rid of the pollution problem.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Douglas Ross suggests Tories should vote Labour to oust SNP

Tory leader says voters should 'do what’s best for the country' to help loosen the nationalists’ grip on Scotland

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2023

Douglas Ross suggests Tories could vote Labour in Scotland to oust SNP

But a Tory spokesman in Westminster insisted ‘tactical voting was “emphatically not the view of the Conservative Party’.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023

UK hotter than Rome while Scotland sees highest temperature of the year so far

The mercury rose to 17.3C in Kinlochewe in the Scottish Highlands as Brits basked in glorious sunshine over Easter weekend

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2023