The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Edinburgh snow and ice weather warning extended as wintry weather to cause havoc

The weather warning for Edinburgh and other areas of Scotland has been extended for an extra day, due to the threat of snow and ice across the capital continuing into early Wednesday morning.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 6, 2023

You can get paid to live on a gorgeous remote island with free accommodation

Living on a remote island is the dream for some people and thanks to a new job opportunity you could get paid to live on a spectacular spot off the coast of Scotland

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Industry bodies warn Deposit Return Scheme could put stores at risk

Retail organisations complain that current scheme design is not fit for purpose

Insider UK · Mar 6, 2023

Glasgow postcodes with highest number of registered sex offenders revealed in police figures

Figures published by Police Scotland have confirmed the number of registered sex offenders living in each area of Glasgow, with 723 currently registered in the community.

Glasgow Live · Mar 6, 2023

First ministerial candidate pledges to make Scotland international leader in human rights

Scotland’s health secretary is one of the three candidates running to replace Nicola Sturgeon

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2023

UK weather: Britain braces for snow chaos as up to 5cm to blanket roads ruining commutes

The Met Office has reported that snowfall levels are expected to hit 5cm over the next couple of days, with northern England and Scotland seeing the heaviest blanketing of snow this week

Daily Mirror · Mar 6, 2023

Kate Forbes pledges to establish new Scottish body for house building

KATE Forbes will establish a new body for house building in Scotland to create homes for purchase and rent if she becomes first minister.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

Oil workers, climate groups and trade unions set out demands for just transition plan

MORE than 1000 offshore oil and gas workers in Scotland are calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels to protect jobs, communities…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to spell out answers to ten 'key questions'

A TAX on big whisky, a pause to plans for a National Care Service, and council tax reform form the basis of some of the “ten key questions”…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

Why I am backing Humza Yousaf to become the next First Minister and SNP leader

Daily Record columnist Alison Thewliss says she is voting for the Health Secretary to replace Nicola Sturgeon

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023