The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

A bid to ban nuclear weapons being based in Scotland through a written constitution has been welcomed by activists and politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Scotland could ditch royals for elected head of state within five years of Yes vote

The whitepaper also states that Scotland would retain King Charles as head of state “so long as the people of Scotland desired it”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Any delay to green energy shift would be ‘historic mistake’ - Starmer

Labour leader sets out plans that party claims would create 50,000 new jobs in Scotland alone

Insider UK · Jun 19, 2023

Castle Douglas brewer welcomes delay of controversial deposit return scheme

Allen Henderson of Sulwath Brewers said the Scottish Government scheme was "ill conceived and ill thought out"

Daily Record · Jun 19, 2023

Due diligence on ferry building costs resulted in £620,000 bill

CalMac only operated all sailings on its scheduled timetable on 31 days in a 15-month period

Insider UK · Jun 19, 2023

CalMac ‘mayhem’ sees planned sailings run on just 31 days in 15 months, Lib Dems claim

The figures prompted fresh calls from the party for the Scottish Government to pay compensation to travellers affected by chaos on ferry routes.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Concerns raised after seal shot in the face at Scottish fish farm

THE killing of a seal at an Orkney fish farm was not a “proportional and justifiable response” and may have breached the law, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2023

Crown Office in red alert funding crisis that could see victims failed and criminals walk free

Scotland’s prosecution service has issued a red alert warning saying it risks being unable meet its legal responsibilities to ­victims of crime.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Rural cops living in rat-infested squalor as Police Scotland struggles with upkeep

Some homes are in such a bad state that neighbours have complained – to their local police station.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Activists who smashed William Wallace's sword case ordered to pay thousands

THREE activists who smashed the case holding William Wallace’s sword have been ordered to pay more than £3000 each to cover the cost of its…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023