50 m. ago Christmas driving warning as police chiefs call for stricter drink

The proposal would reduce the legal limit from 80 milligrams to 50 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood, bringing England, Wales and Northern Ireland into line with Scotland

Events

62 m. ago Calls to use schoolboys' viral Last Christmas doorbell video as festive ad

The video of the boys’ breaking into song has had more than 1.4 million views

Culture

71 m. ago Busy Scots town holding free Christmas event for families with Santa’s grotto and street party

AS CHRISTMAS approaches, many of us will be looking for cheap and cheerful ways to get into the festive spirit with our families. And a local Scots town has just announced it will be holding a full day of winter celebrations for all ages this month - and it's completely free. The day will start...

Society

79 m. ago Scotland dream and nightmare World Cup draws as playoffs and special conditions affect both

Steve Clarke's squad will be in Pot 3 for the draw in Washington DC on Friday 5 December

Politics

84 m. ago Search for missing Rangers fan John Miller continues as police visit 1,800 households

Police have visited more than 1,800 homes and pored over hundreds of hours of CCTV in the search for John Miller.

Events

96 m. ago Scotland's World Cup pot confirmed as FIFA set out draw procedure and 'tennis

World football’s governing body set out seedings ahead of next week’s big event

Politics

1 hour ago Richard Branson's wife Joan Templeman dies as Virgin boss recalls 'love at first sight' with Scot

Sir Richard described Joan, who he married in the British Virgin Islands in 1989, as his 'guiding light'

Events

1 hour ago Rachel Reeves announces the Budget on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect

The Chancellor is expected to announce tax hikes as part of the 2025 autumn Budget

Politics

2 h. ago Scotland 2026 World Cup draw pot confirmed as line up for North America almost complete

It's all eyes on Washington DC next Friday when Steve Clarke will learn who he's up against in North America

Politics

2 h. ago 'Extensive searches' underway after vehicle of missing man found in remote area

Adrian Knott, 51, was last seen at around 11pm on Sunday before his vehicle was found in a remote are near Gatehouse of Fleet.

Events

2 h. ago Thieves make off with Edinburgh cocktail bar's giant nutcracker Christmas decoration

An Edinburgh cocktail bar has said thieves have ‘stolen the spirit of Christmas’ after an eight foot tall decoration was taken from the venue on Tuesday.

Politics

2 h. ago Film reviews: Wake Up Dead Man | Christy | Blue Moon | Pillion

Daniel Craig makes a deft return as flamboyant sleuth Benoit Blanc in the latest of Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films, writes Alistair Harkness

Events

2 h. ago Business backlash as Reeves confirms minimum wage pay rise hike for millions of workers

The chancellor said the move would mean those on low incomes were ‘properly rewarded’ - but businesses warned the move could drive unemployment and hit economic growth

Economics

2 h. ago Scotland’s possible opponents in World Cup 2026 group stage revealed

Scotland will be in Pot 3 as they take their place at the men’s World Cup for the first time since 1998

Politics

2 h. ago Hospitality bosses hit out at above inflation hikes in minimum wage next year

Rate for younger workers will have risen by two thirds in five years

Economics

2 h. ago 'Complete': Scotland plot Six Nations plan to make up for November Tests pain as CEO prepares for questions

Burke claims performing on that level for full match can reap rewards

Politics

2 h. ago Boost for Scots workers as Rachel Reeves confirms rise in National Minimum Wage

The National Living Wage will rise by 4.1 per cent to £12.71 an hour for eligible workers aged 21 and over

Economics

2 h. ago SNP Justice Secretary denies misrepresenting expert on Scottish grooming gangs probe

EXCLUSIVE: Angela Constance said she gave an “accurate” account of Professor Alexis Jay’s views despite the Government issuing a clarification.

Society

2 h. ago Lanarkshire shoppers told not to be fooled by online scammers ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday

New figures from the charity show that Scots suffered almost £1 million in financial losses last year after falling victim to online scams.

Politics

2 h. ago Ed Sheeran reveals his daughters prefer the Moana soundtrack to his own songs

The singer often tests out new material at home with Disney-loving Lyra, five, and Jupiter, three, but has learned to expect honest feedback

Politics