The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Holyrood event celebrates global impact of Scotland's 'world-leading' research

SNP MSP Clare Adamson hosted the event which recognised the country’s role in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

Scotland's employment rate at record high but workers face wages slashed by inflation

Roz Foyer of the STUC warned "the real story of Scotland’s latest labour market figures is falling real wages".

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

12 Valentine's Day walks across Scotland for a romantic wander in your area

Couples looking to spend some quality time together in scenic locations across Scotland are spoilt for choice.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

Edinburgh stores closing this year as M&Co, TK Maxx, New Look and more shut doors

A number of stores are scheduled to close their doors across Edinburgh soon, as retailers in Scotland have faced many challenges in the past few years following lockdown.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

DWP called out for spike in 'callous' Universal Credit sanctions

CALLOUS sanctions handed out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to people on Universal Credit (UC) across the UK have reached a new peak…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

New payment set to replace Attendance Allowance next year involves no face-to-face assessments

Pension Age Disability Payment will provide financial support for over 123,700 older people living in Scotland.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

Scottish rum 'on the rise' as distiller launches private cask ownership offer

An award-winning Scottish distillery has unveiled plans to allow the public to be "part of Scotland’s distilling history" with a private cask ownership programme.

Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023

Grand slam and then the world? Fun for Ireland may only just be beginning

Ireland were glorious in a Six Nations classic against France and Scotland are on the up, but Wales and England have fallen back

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2023

Edinburgh dates announced for smash hit show Pretty Woman: The Musical

The hit show is coming to Scotland and is set to appear at the Theatre Royal in Edinburgh on Tuesday, April 2 next year following its current run at the Savoy Theatre, London.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2023

What is Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme and when will it go live?

LORNA Slater has said that Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme will “absolutely” go ahead this August.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023