Humza Yousaf giving SNP leadership bid 'serious consideration' HUMZA Yousaf has said he is giving "serious consideration" to entering the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader. The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Business minister Ivan McKee backs Kate Forbes as next First Minister and SNP leader Business minister Ivan McKee has backed Kate Forbes to become the next First Minister and SNP leader. The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Two spectacular Scottish routes named among top 10 scenic road trips in UK Ahead of the start of spring in less than two weeks, a list of the top 10 most scenic drives across the UK has been revealed—including two picturesque Scottish routes. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
Mackintosh to Michelin stars: 13 reasons to take a short break in Glasgow With its annual events and year-round attractions, there’s no bad time to head to Scotland’s biggest city The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023
Yousaf giving ‘serious consideration’ to bid to replace Sturgeon The Scottish Health Secretary said he is discussing a potential run for the SNP leadership with his family. The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023
Jurgen Klopp's 'really special' Liverpool feeling over Calvin Ramsay but 'serious' injury adds to worst start possible The Scotland right-back has had a torrid time with injury throughout this season. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
The origin of popular Scottish word 'outwith' that is not used anywhere else Here in Scotland, the word 'outwith' is used so commonly that you may be shocked to learn that the majority of non-Scots have never used it—or even heard of it. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
Scottish partnership aims to bring garment manufacturing back to the UK 'We’re confident about putting Scotland back on the map for product creation excellence' Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023
Crerar Hotels reports turnover rise and narrows losses after year of investment Group says it wants to promote Scotland to the world as hospitality sector continues post-pandemic recovery Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023
What is the Free Church of Scotland and what are Kate Forbes's links to it? Kate Forbes has been tipped as a possible contender to replace Humza Yousaf. The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Storm Otto causes power outages and travel disruption across Scotland STORM Otto has left thousands of homes in Scotland without power and led to travel disruption and school closures. The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023
Transgender prison row heightens safety fears in Scotland’s LGBTQ+ community Isla Bryson case has led to climate of growing hostility towards trans people, say equality campaigners The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023
Lanarkshire residents urged to stay safe as Storm Otto batters country The Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for parts of Scotland until 3pm today. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
Storm Otto tears roof off school and leaves thousands without power Energy company SSEN said that as of 11am on Friday, 30,000 properties were without power Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 Storm Otto leaves thousands without power The conditions have also caused travel disruption and school closures.
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Check if you are due a Council Tax discount of up to £750 before new rates start in April More than 455,200 people in Scotland were getting money off their Council Tax bill in November 2022.
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Renfrewshire politicians praise First Minister after her shock resignation Nicola Sturgeon announced she would be retiring in a surprise press conference at Bute House on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023 NHS Scotland pay boost offer would make staff 'best paid in UK', says Humza Yousaf Yousaf said the deal meant NHS Scotland workers were 'by far and away the best paid anywhere in the UK'.
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 The Victorian Scottish bar that looks exactly the same as it did 120 years ago Bennets Bar in Edinburgh has been serving up craft beers, real ales, and single malt whiskies to thirsty patrons for almost 120 years, and many of its original features remain intact.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 17, 2023 John Swinney: 'Preposterous’ to allow former members to return for leadership vote JOHN Swinney has said it would be “preposterous” to let former SNP members back into the party to vote in the election to replace Nicola…
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 John Swinney insists independence 'must address the issues that matter to Scots' The Deputy First Minister last night ruled himself out of the race to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader.
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Scotland battered by Storm Otto leaving cars crushed and roads blocked A bus driver has also been hospitalised after their bus was blown off the road, as 80mph gusts hit the country.
Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023 No direct Scotland-London trains this weekend as engineering works close parts of two major routes Transport Focus says “this situation should not happen”
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 Storm Otto: Train lines between York and Edinburgh blocked as Scotland is battered by 80mph winds Disruption is expected until this afternoon
Edinburgh Live · Feb 17, 2023 Edinburgh Storm Otto weather tracker shows how it will affect capital Forecasters at the Met Office have created a weather map that tracks the speed and location of the winds that have hit Scotland, following fall-out from Denmark's Storm Otto.