2 h. ago SNP opposition to new nuclear 'actively costing Scotland millions in investment'

Gregor Poynton has written to Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes asking her to stop "Scotland being left behind by outdated SNP dogma".

Economics

2 h. ago Happy new year to all those who actually understood the Supreme Court gender ruling

Here are three new year resolutions for Scotland’s public sector institutions

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2 h. ago Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk's worrying talks as Arne Slot singles out star for one reason

Liverpool defeated Wolves 2-1 in the Premier League this weekend, but there is still plenty they can improve on going into the match against Leeds United on New Year's Day

Politics

3 h. ago SNP MSP George Adam shares love for wife Stacey and reason why couple support assisted dying

MSPs will be given a free vote when Liam McArthur's landmark legislation to legalise assisted dying returns to Holyrood in the New Year.

Events

3 h. ago Scotland's top TikToker of 2025 revealed in 'true honour sharing these stories'

The content creator has been named as the 'most influential Scot on TikTok'

Politics

3 h. ago Police Scotland responds to calls about domestic abuse every eight minutes

Police Scotland insisted its “relentless” focus on tackling the problem had seen 32 “high harm and serious” offenders sentenced to more than 228 years in prison during 2025.

Events

3 h. ago Largest earthquake in UK recorded in Scotland as 300 reported throughout 2025

The two largest quakes happened hours apart in the Perth and Kinross area earlier this year.

Politics

3 h. ago Scotland's NHS remains fundamentally strong despite the serious challenges it faces

Writing in his regular column for the Record, the First Minister says Scots can look forward to 2026 with optimism.

Politics

8 h. ago Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find

King David I of Scotland, who reigned from 1124 until 1153, introduced the country’s first coinage

Politics

8 h. ago Domestic abusers sentenced to total of nearly 230 years in prison in Scotland

Police Scotland said that domestic abuse wouldn’t be tolerated in its pursuit to hold perpetrators accountable

Events

8 h. ago My family and I will face ‘personal pain’ in toxic election campaign – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said he is certain his loyalty, his ‘identity’ and his ‘belonging and commitment to Scotland’ will be questioned.

Events

11 h. ago Hibs hopeful 'definitely in mix' for World Cup spot as Scotland coach details training base search

‘He's not young, but he's immature in the amount of games he's played’

Politics

12 h. ago Snow maps show 19 inches possible in Scotland as '4 inches per hour' storm looms

Weather models show heavy snow is forecast across the UK in early January, with up to 48cm (19 inches) possible in the far north of Scotland and major cities set to be impacted.

Events

13 h. ago Maya Jama cheers on Man City star boyfriend and opens up on 'whole different experience'

Ruben Dias received support from girlfriend Maya Jama during Manchester City's 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest, and she wrote about her experience of the away end on Instagram

Politics

15 h. ago The chilling reason why Chris Ryan's SAS mission against Saddam Hussein's troops was doomed

Over three decades later the truth behind why doomed SAS Bravo Two Zero patrol stood little chance during Gulf War One against Saddam Hussein's troops has been revealed

Events

16 h. ago Readers’ letters: MSPs take an informed, moving, intelligent and evidence

I agree with Adam Morris (‘Informed, moving and intelligent: How Assisted Dying Bill brought out the best in Scotland’s MSPs’, The Scotsman 15 December) that the Assisted Dying debate has done credit to our elected representatives, but I wouldn’t pick out the press conference held on 10 December by MSPs Kate Forbes, Michael Marra and Edward Mountain as an example.

Politics

21 h. ago Animal expert explains reason your dog is obsessed with toilet rolls

Dog owners have been left scratching their heads after noticing their dog's obsession with toilet roll - but the Kennel Club has issued a warning about allowing them to play with it

Politics

23 h. ago In Pictures: Royal and presidential visits make it year to remember in Scotland

The royals and US President Donald Trump all made memorable visits to the country in 2025.

Politics

23 h. ago Harrowing reason Jim Carrey needed a TORTURE expert to endure playing The Grinch

Jim, 63, played the iconic green-furred Christmas-hating character in 2000 film How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

Politics

24 h. ago Need cheering up after a terrible year? I may have just the story you’re looking for | Martin Kettle

A single act of kindness reminded me that, despite so much evidence to the contrary, the better angels of our nature are not necessarily doomedPerhaps you are searching for reasons to be cheerful at the end of what has been a particularly dispiriting year? In that case, read on. In November, I was on a train travelling into London. When I got off the train and headed for the ticket barrier, I realised I didn’t have my wallet. I knew that I had had it when I boarded. I made an undignified scrabble and search through my coat, jacket and trouser pockets that deserved the comic skills of a Charlie Chaplin or Jacques Tati. There was, though, no mistake. I had somehow managed to leave my wallet on the train.A nice station attendant took the details and said he would pass the message down the line. I left him my mobile number. But it was rush hour, the man pointed out, and the chances of getting the wallet back had probably vanished with the departing train. Meanwhile I rang my bank and ev...

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