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Left-wing figures are finally taking it to the mainstream media – but why now?

IT'S been four years since RMT general secretary Mick Lynch left Sky's Kay Burley speechless when he called out her line of questioning on rail…

The National (Scotland) · May 27

Meet the man trying to get Unesco status for Scottish morning rolls

FROM a tattie scone to bacon and egg, we Scots are fiercely loyal to our morning roll orders. Now, one food historian wants to see the humble ritual…

The National (Scotland) · May 27

Scottish flotilla activist 'grateful to be alive' after 'torture' by Israel military

It has been less than 24 hours since Hughie Stirling arrived home at Inverness Airport, carrying nothing but a duty free bag containing his Israeli…

The National (Scotland) · May 24

Council issues update after houses evacuated in village following 'ground movement'

RESIDENTS who were evacuated following a “ground movement” which caused damage to their homes have been told there is “no clear timescale”…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

UK Government finally breaks silence after Israel kidnaps flotilla activists

The UK Government has finally broken its silence after Israel kidnapped activists sailing in international waters while taking part in a flotilla to…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Landfill site behind huge Fife blaze was rated ‘major non-compliant’ by watchdog

THE landfill site behind a huge Fife blaze was found to be “major non‑compliant” at its last inspection by Scotland’s environment watchdog,…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Women of colour ‘invisible’ in 2026 Scottish election coverage, report finds

WOMEN of colour were “invisible” in the Scottish media during the Holyrood 2026 election campaign, a report has found.

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Wealthiest Scots see 'incomprehensible' surge in wealth since Holyrood reconvened

The 10 richest people in Scotland have seen their wealth increase by more than 800 per cent since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened, new…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

Scottish Labour MP ignores pro-Palestine campaigners' call for meeting

A SCOTTISH Labour MP ignored her constituents’ request for a meeting to talk about the genocide in Gaza, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Foreign Office slated for 'appalling lack of action' after Israel kidnaps UK citizens

The Foreign Office has been slated for its 'lack of action' to secure the safe release of UK activists kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a…

The National (Scotland) · May 19