12 m. ago 'Murder bid' probe launched after Greenock flat firebombing leaves pensioner in hospital

A ground floor flat on Sir Michael Street was targeted in the Inverclyde town at around 2am on Tuesday, August 26.

Events

27 m. ago Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone “absolutely appalled” by allegations that have led to MSP Colin Smyth having parliamentary pass deactivated

Events

37 m. ago Five Scottish seaside chippies shortlisted for Takeaway of the Year at National Fish & Chip Awards 2026

40 takeaways in the UK are set to go head-to-head as the National Fish & Chip Awards announces 2026 shortlist - and five are in Scotland.

Events

40 m. ago Scottish Food & Drink September returns to celebrate innovation across the sector

Scotland Food & Drink, the leadership organisation for the nation’s food and drink industry, has officially launched ‘Scottish Food & Drink September’ – a month-long celebration of Scotland’s world-class food and drink.

Politics

45 m. ago Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Events

73 m. ago Detectives searching for missing Scots busker speak to 400 people in desperate hunt

Lewis Cuthbert, 25, was last seen around 4pm on August, 4 in the Lesmahagow Road area of Strathaven, South Lanarkshire.

Events

81 m. ago Two Scottish botanic gardens named best in the UK for one key feature

One of the gardens has been dubbed "one of the world’s finest arboreta"

Politics

92 m. ago Voices: I’m a former Green Party leader – here’s what Zack should (and shouldn’t ) do next

Zack Polanski will need all of his obvious skill and genuine charm if we are to win more seats under his leadership, says Caroline Lucas – but it would be folly to talk about co-operating with Jeremy Corbyn’s party before it even has a name

Politics

1 hour ago Ross McGill's gangland enforcers take credit for brutal machete attack in Rutherglen flat

A gang of masked assailants launched brutally attacked a 50-year-old man and a dog in a flat in South Lanarkshire.

Events

2 h. ago Exact date 27C heat to return to Scotland in final summer blast after September's wet start

September will get off to a windy and rainy start but there is the prospect of late summer heat

Politics

2 h. ago Children's hospital nurse caught in £200k cocaine and ecstasy raid

Kiran Farooq, who worked at Glasgow's Royal Hospital for Children was caught by cops after they witnessed a suspected drugs deal.

Economics

2 h. ago Scot visits supermarket in Peru and finds something unexpected on shelves

Scottish travel enthusiast Craig Ferguson went in search of a familiar soft drink as he explored the city of Arequipa in Peru and was astounded by what he found in the supermarket

Politics

2 h. ago The tiny eastern European village overrun by Chinese tourists for its famed snack

Momchilovtsi hosts an unique festival annually celebrating its local yoghurt

Politics

3 h. ago The Chase viewers roar 'give me strength!' after contestant suffers two embarrassing blunders

It was Scottish player Ally who got the fans' eyes rolling from the very first question of the show.

Politics

3 h. ago Sandie Peggie showed ‘surprising level’ of disgust in trans medic row, tribunal hears

Ms Peggie was suspended by NHS Fife after complaining about having to share a room with Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy on Christmas Eve 2023.

Events

3 h. ago Andy Murray to play DP World Tour event at iconic Scottish venue

Tennis legend to tee up alongside professionals at Home of Golf

Politics

3 h. ago 13 Scottish films from the 90s that are essential viewing, including five set in Glasgow

13 films that, despite some international stars, are still distinctly Scottish upon viewing

Politics

3 h. ago Drownings of schoolboy and man during water sports to be probed

Kayden Walker, from Bridgeton, Glasgow, died after becoming trapped on the upstream side of a weir while on a day trip with the Church House community group.

Sport

3 h. ago 'African tribe' living in Scots woods confronted by angry neighbours as tensions explode

A Scottish Borders Councillor called for calm from residents after footage was posted on TikTok showing locals confronting the tribe.

Events

4 h. ago Pink Scottish castle that 'inspired Walt Disney' named among finest in the world

The 16th century castle in Aberdeenshire was in the list alongside other iconic European landmarks.

Politics