3 hours ago John Swinney congratulates Donald Trump on inauguration and pledges Scottish

The First Minister said he "greatly appreciated the lasting social, cultural and economic ties Scotland has with the United States".

Politics

7 hours ago Children First urges families across Scotland: don’t suffer in silence over finances this January

As festive bills start to arrive, Children First is urging families across Scotland not to suffer in silence and get in touch with their support line.

Society

4 hours ago West Lothian Council to use £2 million grant to accelerate repairs and build social housing

A five year national programme to tackle homelessness is reaching an end - with homeless figures rising across Scotland.

Economics

4 hours ago Alex Lowry nearing Rangers transfer exit as English Championship hopefuls look to boost promotion push

The Scotland Under 21 international has seen his career stall at Ibrox and was told he was free to leave

Sport

72 minutes ago JD Vance's college sweetheart wife Usha who quit job to manage 'explosive' husband

US Vice President James David Vance has previously credited his wife, Usha Vance, for helping pave the way for his political successes. But, until now, the new Second Lady has kept a relatively low profile

Events

10 hours ago World Indoor Bowls 2025 Prize money: How much the bowlers win, history, format, television schedule

It’s the biggest tournament of the year for the sport - where Scotland tend to excel.

Culture

14 hours ago I’m an A&E nurse – and in my hospital right now, we can’t give patients the dignified care they need | Susie

Injured people are being seen in viewing rooms for dead bodies. I love my job, but I don’t know how much longer I can copeSusie (not her real name) is a senior nurse in an A&E ward at a London hospitalA&E nurses thrive in a crisis. That’s why my colleagues and I came into the profession – to do the best for our patients in their moment of need, even in the most chaotic of circumstances. But the pressure is currently overwhelming. This winter, a bad but by no means unprecedented flu season has put immense strain on already struggling hospitals around the UK. Some patients are waiting days to be seen, with trusts using every inch of space to look after patients in corridors, physio rooms and even store cupboards, often without access to vital lifesaving equipment such as oxygen.In the London hospital I work in, patients brought in on trolleys are often left for hours in an indoor ambulance bay with an automatic sliding door that opens on to the elements. While they wait for a ...

Science

3 hours ago How 'dark horses' Scotland recover from ultimate Six Nations hammer blow and options available

Country left reeling by Tuipulotu injury as Darge and Russell step up to plate

Politics

20 hours ago The 9 locations in Scotland that are the best in the UK for house price growth in 2025

Nine of the top ten housing markets in the UK so far this year are in Scotland

Society

7 hours ago Whisky lover racks up £159,000 bill at Scots hotel after sampling rare drams

The visitor racked up the incredble bill after trying some of the boutique hotel's most expensive whiskies.

Economics

8 hours ago There's something weird about Celtic's Champions League clash as Hotline calls time on 2 Parkhead heroes

Craig Swan manned the phone ahead of a huge week in Europe for Scotland's two remaining representatives

Sport

1 hour ago England's strictest school is incredibly successful but would be banned in Scotland

No other school in England and Wales improves the academic performance of pupils between the end of primary school and fourth year as much as the Michaela School in London

Events

4 hours ago Mining companies digging up Scotland for rare earth minerals 'keeping locals in the dark'

Friends of the Earth Scotland said firms were failing to engage communities as they explore areas for mining precious metals vital to the green transition.

Politics

8 hours ago Scotland dealt double injury blow ahead of Six Nations as captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out

Centre Tuipulotu and lock Scott Cummings will miss the tournament after suffering injuries

Economics

10 hours ago Britain facing MORE storm and snow fears as maps reveal where 'very powerful' 250mph Jet Stream will bring strong winds and torrential downpours later this week

Gusts of up to 80mph could hit western Scotland this Friday, with 60 to 70mph widely across the rest of Scotland, North West England, North West Wales and Northern Ireland.

Sport

2 hours ago Union to ballot Scottish Water staff on possible strike over latest pay offer

GMB Scotland said an offer of 3.4% was ‘overwhelmingly rejected’ by members during an informal consultation.

Events

5 hours ago Creetown boss admits concern about number of goals being conceded after South of Scotland Challenge Cup exit

The Castle Cary Park side has now shipped nine goals in three games after drawing 5-5 with Mid Annandale.

Politics

35 hours ago Michelle Mone branded liar in explosive TV documentary over £200m PPE scandal

Mone and her billionaire husband Doug Barrowman are being probed by the National Crime Agency over a £203million deal to supply NHS equipment during the pandemic.

Economics

5 hours ago Dalbeattie Star boss admits cup hammering by Lochar Thistle was 'embarrassing and humiliating'

Eddie Warwick also insisted he wouldn’t be losing too much sleep over his side's South of Scotland Challenge Cup exit.

Politics

38 hours ago With productivity rising faster than UK and EU, Scotland has immense economic potential

Everyone in Scotland would be more than £500 better off if productivity rose to the UK national average

Economics

7 hours ago Police confirm no reports of assault at Kilmarnock bus station following social media speculation

Allegations of an assault at Kilmarnock bus station on Friday night have been widely shared on social media but it is understood that no reports of the alleged incident have been made to Police Scotland.

Events

5 hours ago Charity ASH Scotland urges people to share their quit smoking stories ahead of No Smoking Day

Residents being asked if they gave up through sheer personal determination or using the free support available via the NHS from local Quit Your Way services or pharmacies.

Politics

7 hours ago ‘Weather bomb’ to sweep strong winds and heavy rain into Scotland this weekend

Gusts of more than 80mph could cause danger to life, power cuts and travel disruption

Events

6 hours ago Scott McTominay labelled Napoli's 'gladiator' as Scotland hero's sensational Serie A form hailed by Italian media

The 28-year-old is enjoing a dream season in Serie A and helped keep Antonio Conte's men at the top of the table

Politics

7 hours ago ‘Weather bomb’ to sweep strong winds and heavy rain across UK this weekend

Gusts of more than 80mph could cause power cuts, travel disruption and damage to buildings with a yellow wind warning issued.

Events

6 hours ago 'Absolute embarrassment' Glasgow street could be named Scotland's ugliest eyesore

The Carbuncle Awards, which recognise Scotland's least-attractive buildings and areas, are set to make a return — and one iconic Glasgow destination is reportedly on the shortlist.

Politics

9 hours ago Motorists warned as stretch of M876 to close overnight for repair works

A stretch of the M876 motorway, near Denny, will close overnight on Friday as BEAR Scotland carries out essential repair works there.

Events

6 hours ago Scotland announce June friendly double header in preparation for World Cup qualifying campaign

The Scots will play two friendlies next summer ahead of the qualifying campaign for the 2026 World Cup

Politics

14 hours ago Campaigners call for action as jellyfish threaten Scottish salmon farms

String jellyfish species that has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms reported in ScotlandA jellyfish species that has been wreaking havoc on Norway’s salmon industry has made its way to Scotland, causing significant damage and prompting calls for urgent action.The string jellyfish has killed millions of salmon in Norwegian sea farms with officials urging an extermination of affected stocks. Continue reading...

Events

6 hours ago Charity ASH Scotland urges West Lothian locals to share their quit smoking stories ahead of No Smoking Day

Ahead of No Smoking Day which takes place on March 12, ASH Scotland is urging West Lothian residents who have stopped using tobacco to share what motivated their quit smoking attempts

Politics

16 hours ago Mum forced to fund search for missing son, 16, after being 'let down' by Police Scotland

Vulnerable Aleksandr Benga, 16, who vanished on Stornoway on November 18 - but police called off physical searches after two weeks.

Events

6 hours ago Scotland confirm interim head coach appointment following departure of Pedro Martinez Losa

The Scottish FA have confirmed who will take charge of women’s national side on an interim basis.

Politics

21 hours ago Dramatic firework battle unfolds on residential street before man, 21, dies

Fireworks were set off in a housing estate in Scotland before Robert McNally, 21, was found injured nearby by police shortly afterward - he died as a result of the wounds he sustained

Events

6 hours ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry 'insist staff call them special titles'

A new Vanity Fair article made explosive claims about Harry and Meghan, including that staff working for them have been instructed to address them in a very formal way.

Politics

24 hours ago Nigerian gasoline tanker explosion death toll rises to 86, with 55 others injured

The death toll from a gasoline tanker explosion in north-central Nigeria has risen to 86, the country’s emergency response agency said

Events

8 hours ago Scotland's Donald Trump protests over the years as President set to be sworn in

With Donald Trump officially becoming the President of the United States for the second time on Monday, the Daily Record is taking a look back at Scotland's history protesting the divisive figure.

Politics

28 hours ago Missing Aberdeen sisters latest: Police reveal eerie final text sent to landlady at same time as last sighting

Police Scotland continue major search for triplets Eliza and Henrietta Huszti as family issue desperate plea saying ‘all we want is for them to be found’

Events

8 hours ago Concerts in Scotland 2025: The biggest gigs coming to Scotland this year, from Sabrina Carpenter to Oasis

From Glasgow’s OVO Hydro to Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, 2025 is shaping up to be a big year for concerts in Scotland.

Politics

30 hours ago Man, 21, dies after fireworks aimed at people in ‘disturbance’ on street

Police say the death is being treated as unexplained as forensics comb the scene of the ‘disturbance’ in Paisley

Events

8 hours ago Scotland's Six Nations blow laid bare as captain Sione Tuipulotu ruled out

Skipper will not play in tournament due to pectoral muscle injury

Politics

34 hours ago Captain Sione Tuipulotu an injury concern for Scotland ahead of Six Nations

Scott Cummings is also a worry for Gregor Townsend.

Events

9 hours ago Scotland at the World Indoor Bowls Open Championships: Here are all nine Scotsmen who have triumphed

It's always nice to celebrate a Scottish world champion - and there's one sport that Scots have dominated over the years.

Politics

34 hours ago Denis Law's sad admission on what he thought caused his dementia three years before death

The family of Manchester United and Scotland legend Denis Law confirmed on Saturday that he had died several years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and dementia

Events

10 hours ago Scotland to see 'strongest winds of winter' as 'powerful' Jet Stream heads to UK

It's looking like it will be a wet, windy and snowy end to January, thanks to an Atlantic Jet Stream that has been fuelled by the recent cold spell in the US.

Politics

35 hours ago KSI fires savage barb at Wayne Bridge about John Terry and ex girlfriend in explosive boxing face

KSI and Bridge faced off in the ring after it was announced the pair would fight in March

Events

12 hours ago Haggis, neeps and tatties: How to enjoy Scotland’s national dish, without any fuss

Why haggis, neeps and tatties aren’t just for Burns night – and how finding a haggis in the wild could mean you get your tea for free!

Politics

36 hours ago Paul Lambert: ‘Zinedine Zidane just looked at me and said “bloody hell”’

Broke and out of contract at Motherwell, the Scot took a risk in seeking a trial at Dortmund only to become an European Cup winner within 12 monthsThis is a story in three parts. The unlikely tale of how Paul Lambert signed for Borussia Dortmund in 1996. Why Lambert is still revered there, despite making only 64 appearances. And the sad story of why he had to leave Germany in 1997, although not everyone would describe a Glasgow-born footballer signing for Celtic in such gloomy terms.That’s not to say Lambert hasn’t achieved a lot elsewhere. He won a Scottish Cup with St Mirren, helped Motherwell into Europe and captained Scotland and Celtic, where he won four league titles. He has managed some of England’s biggest teams: Aston Villa, Norwich City and controversially their rivals Ipswich. He has four children and seems happy away from management with his second wife, Kara, their two large Belgian Malinois dogs and numerous chickens at their home outside Nottingham. But we’re here to ...

Events

13 hours ago Finn Russell and Scotland plot a ‘different’ answer to the same old Six Nations question

Exclusive interview: Even the fly-half himself admits that he has not won enough silverware – so could this be Scotland’s year for Six Nations success?

Politics

38 hours ago Scotland boss Gregor Townsend holds court on Dave Cherry status, Freddy Douglas and Six Nations training plans

Experience of squad heartens head coach ahead of Six Nations

Events

16 hours ago Keir Starmer and John Swinney should ensure Scots voices are heard in Oval Office

Record View says Scotland is unlikely to be top of his hit-list, given the incoming president’s family ties, but we must be wary of his economic agenda.

Politics

40 hours ago Scotland facing fraud ‘epidemic’ as more than 80 per cent of crimes go unsolved

Scottish Labour warn the number of crimes being recorded has surged, but the amount of cases being solved has collapsed.

Events