50 h. ago Scots author lets slip rude Glaswegian remark live on Loose Women as panel forced to apologise

Loose Women's Kaye Adams was forced to interject after Scottish author Sophie Gravia made the explicit comment while talking about her dating experiences.

Culture

54 h. ago Two women charged in connection with attempted murder and four alleged robberies

The incidents took place overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Events

4 d. ago More big names confirmed for Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links

Gemma Dryburgh joins Charley Hull, Georgia Hall and Mimi Rhodes in Ayrshire line up

Politics

2 w. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toiletsFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Scottish women's charity slams Sabrina Carpenter album cover as 'misogynistic' and promoting violence

The charity say the Sabrina Carpenter album cover design is ‘regressive’ and promotes violence and control.

Events

2 w. ago Glasgow Women's Aid slam Sabrina Carpenter over new album cover

Glasgow Women's Aid described the image as "regressive", adding that the scene promotes violence and control.

Politics

2 w. ago Two women die in horror crash as pensioner fights for life in hospital

A 32-year-old driver and a 77-year-old passenger have died in a two-car smash on a busy Scots road.

Events

3 w. ago Preparations underway as Dundonand Links set to host ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open

The 2025 event will be the seventh time in 11 seasons that Dundonald Links has welcomed the world’s best female golfers.

Politics

3 w. ago Dundonald will be 'immaculate' for Women's Scottish Open says course guru with Nelly Korda looking to steal the show

The Ayrshire venue is gearing up for a huge summer of action

Events

3 w. ago Highland heart, city strength: Scotland’s women in business shine at National awards

From the crofts of Sutherland to the boardrooms of Glasgow, Scotland’s female founders are proving that purpose-led business is booming north of the border. Three exceptional women have made it to the finals of the prestigious Enterprise Vision Awards (EVAS) - the UK’s largest celebration of women in business - and they’re putting Scottish enterprise firmly on the national map.

Events

3 w. ago Keynote speakers announced for inaugural Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit

Lesley Canis, the passionate women’s wellbeing advocate behind the inaugural Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit, set to take place at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews on 15th November, has released details of the five truly inspiring female speakers, four of whom are Scottish, that she has assembled to inspire and motivate delegates at this one of a kind event.

Politics

4 w. ago Hit and run leaves two women in hospital as driver fled scene

The driver of a white Ford Transit flat left the scene on foot.

Events

4 w. ago Liberty in legal action against equalities watchdog over gender consultation

The human rights group said six weeks is not enough time to properly consult those affected, arguing it should be extended to at least 12 weeks.

Politics