86 m. ago Bank holiday dates 2026 confirmed for UK but branded 'ludicrous'

Dates for people living in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland have all been published with between eight and 10 days off depending where you live

Economics

65 h. ago Why 5,000 young people become homeless in Scotland every year

Finding ways to deal with family conflicts and prevent relationship breakdowns is key to tackling the problem of homelessness

Politics

3 d. ago Thousands to celebrate Edinburgh Hogmanay after last year’s cancellation

Scotland’s capital will welcome tens of thousands of people to celebrate the new year.

Politics

4 d. ago New Year Honours 2026: The full list of people from Scotland recognised in the King's New Year Honours

Scottish people from all walks of life have been recognised in the 2026 New Year Honours list.

Politics

4 d. ago DWP disability benefits and carer payments set to end in Scotland this week

More than 700,000 disability benefits claimants have now transferred from the DWP to the devolved system.

Politics

6 d. ago Prime suspect in fatal stabbing of boy, 15, arrested after two

Scotland Yard said Abdel Derdour, 22, among five people detained at an address in north west of capital on Boxing Day

Events

9 d. ago More than 9,000 older people in North Lanarkshire receive new disability payment

Pension Age Disability Payment replaces Attendance Allowance in Scotland and is for people of State Pension age with care needs because of a disability, long-term health condition or terminal illness.

Politics

9 d. ago Gary Anderson tells darts critics 'we’re not robots' as Scot speaks up amid withering Wayne Mardle jibes

Scotland's darting hero loves proving people wrong and insists it is time to stop writing off

Politics

1 week ago Food banks in Scotland facing high demand at Christmas as charity encouraging people donate

Laura van der Hoeven, chief executive of the Edinburgh Food Project, said that the number of food parcels the charity has delivered has "more than doubled" since the pandemic.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney sends hope for ‘warmth, kindness and connection’ in Christmas message

Scotland's political leaders have shared messages for people across the country this festive season.

Events

1 week ago The woman caring for the remains of Scotland's ancient people

Dr Jess Thompson is Scotland’s first curator of osteoarchaeology .

Politics

1 week ago Around one million Scots are living in material poverty – that shames us all

AT this time of year, it’s easy to forget how much we have. Many of us are fortunate to enjoy full cupboards, warm homes and material comforts in the company of those we love. Sadly, this isn’t the case for everyone. Here in Scotland, around 1.1million people are in poverty, including one in four children...

Politics

1 week ago Over 100 homeless people died in temporary accommodation in Scotland

EXCLUSIVE: The figures reveal the tragedies of people passing away without a place of their own to call home.

Events

1 week ago Major free bus passes for over 60s in England plan update as date set

A massive campaign has been pushing for the change as people in Wales, Scotland and NI get the benefit but those in England don't - now MPs will debate the plan

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish Media Club celebrates talent and raises funds at Christmas

The event, the first of its kind in Scotland for decades, saw 130 people gather at the Virgin Hotel in Edinburgh earlier in the week

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland's New Year's Day tradition that sees people dive into sea in wacky costumes

The Loony Dook is a truly one-of-a-kind event.

Politics

2 w. ago Gang war firebomb thug flees to Morocco for luxury life after waging terror on capital

The man left Scotland earlier this year as Police Scotland started arresting people amid their probe into the gang war.

Events

2 w. ago My daughter was raped for years by a grooming gang. Do MSPs now want to pretend this just didn't happen?

The people of Scotland must ask themselves, why wouldn't our government want to prevent children being gang-raped, drugged and in some cases tortured, driven to suicide and trafficked?

Events

2 w. ago Steve Clarke is a wanted man as Scotland boss talks handshakes, Village People and questions for SFA

Scots boss revels in new-found demand and World Cup aftermath

Politics

2 w. ago Rise in Scotland's artisan bakery scene drives new tourism trend

Postcards from the bread: The search for perfect cakes, loaves and pastries is driving people across the country to sample Scotland’s new wave of bakery.

Politics