19 h. ago Cornwall should be made the UK's fifth nation, petition demands

A petition campaigning for Cornwall to have devolved powers and exist alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland has ben backed by the council.

Politics

59 h. ago ‘Reclaim our flag’: saltire becomes cultural battleground in Scotland as tensions rise over asylum housing

From Falkirk to Aberdeen, the Scottish flag has become a contested emblem in protests around migrationAfter Friday prayers last week, Mahmooda Syedain and her husband went shopping for flags, specifically the national flag of Scotland, the blue and white cross of St Andrew.The community activist lives in Falkirk, a former iron and steel town midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh where unemployment is rising, and where an anonymous two-floor building tucked behind the local Lidl store has become the focus of the largest asylum hotel protests in Scotland. Continue reading...

Events

61 h. ago Uefa has last chance to keep genie of domestic matches abroad in its bottle

Domestic game risks being ripped from its fabric as La Liga and Serie A seek approval from Uefa to play fixtures abroadIt has been called the biggest existential threat to European football since the ill-fated Super League. Now it is on the verge of becoming reality and the implications will be far reaching if, as widely expected, La Liga and Serie A are given permission in the coming weeks to host domestic games abroad. The sport risks being ripped from its fabric should Barcelona and Villarreal be allowed to break the mould and stage a top-flight fixture in Miami this December.The topic has dominated discussion in football’s corridors of power recently and, at the heart of a complex and deeply emotive problem, the immediate equation is simple. If Uefa’s executive committee agrees to the plans when it convenes in Tirana on Thursday the final say will be down to Fifa, probably at a meeting of its council on 2 October. The global governing body would be unlikely to put up opposition ...

Politics

4 d. ago National Library of Scotland readmits gender critical essay book featuring JK Rowling in censorship U

The book includes submissions by authors including Harry Potter creator JK Rowling.

Culture

4 d. ago Love Island's Tom and Molly engaged in lavish Dubai proposal as she flaunts ring

ITV Love Island stars Tom Clare and Molly Smith announced their engagement on Thursday as they were flooded with well-wishes from their co-stars.

Politics

4 d. ago From bagpipes to borscht: exploring Edinburgh’s Ukrainian heritage on foot

A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared historiesBefore arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova’s impression of Scotland was shaped largely by Hollywood. “My knowledge of this country was pretty much based on the film Braveheart,” she admits with a laugh, standing before the grand neoclassical columns of the National Galleries of Scotland. As if on cue, the castle’s daily gun salute fires overhead, scattering pigeons and punctuating our conversation with a jolt.Three years have passed since the 47-year-old anthropologist left her home in Kyiv for Edinburgh, after the Russian invasion. Celluloid warriors have long been replaced by the rhythms of life in a city she now knows like the back of her hand. So well, in fact, that she has launched a walking tour revealing a layer even locals might miss: the story of Edinburgh’s vibrant Ukrainian community. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago Biggar's Emma Orr stars in Scotland's Rugby World Cup campaign

The outside centre again scored a try in Scotland's latest pool game as the national side booked their quarter-final place

Politics

5 d. ago Gregor Townsend backed to take Scotland forward after signing contract extension

There had been speculation about the future of the 52-year-old after back-to-back fourth-placed finishes in the Six Nations.

Events

5 d. ago Addressing drug deaths must remain a top priority despite drop in figures

Record View says Scotland's current national strategy on drugs deaths has failed.

Events

5 d. ago Police dealt with more than 3,000 protests in three months over the summer

Chairman of the National Police Chiefs’ Council Gavin Stephens said public figures should avoid sowing division amid a climate of increased tension.

Events

5 d. ago Scotland coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until end of 2027 Rugby World Cup

Townsend will have been in the role more than a decade by the time he leads the Scots to his third World Cup in Australia in just over two years.

Economics

6 d. ago Lanarkshire locals urged to start their own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

6 d. ago Scotland’s drug deaths at lowest level since 2017 but still worst in Europe

Drug deaths in Scotland decreased by 13% in 2024 to 1,017.

Events

7 d. ago West Lothian locals urged to start own business with help of Business Gateway

Business Gateway, Scotland’s national business support service, has launched Scottish Start-Up Month, a nationwide campaign to celebrate Scotland’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Politics

7 d. ago Bustling Scots town with iconic River Clyde bridge named best place to live for employment

The town in Renfrewshire has been named Scotland’s top town for employment and connectivity in a nationwide study

Politics

7 d. ago Rock of Love contestant Kelsey Bateman dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 39

Bateman competed in the third and final series of the VH1 reality series in 2009

Events

7 d. ago ‘Remarkable’ Bronze Age hoard to go on display for first time next year

The Carnoustie Hoard will go on display as part of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition, which opens next summer.

Politics

7 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews I Fought The Law on ITV1: Sheridan Smith excels as a mother taking on the British justice system

When Sheridan Smith is on form, there's no one to touch her for raw emotional power. She can project grief and anger so intense, it cracks the screen. And she's at her heart-wrenching best here.

Society