21 h. ago Readers' Letters: Government wastes millions as Scotland burns

The Scottish government’s record is hammered by reader

Politics

23 h. ago West Lothian locals can shape the future of Scotland’s heritage

HES looks after more than 300 historic sites including Edinburgh and Tantallon Castles and Linlithgow Palace; 43,000 objects; and 5 million archival records on behalf of the people of Scotland.

Politics

42 h. ago Readers’ letters: Cyclists must give pedestrians more consideration on shared paths

A reader says more care must be taken by cyclists on pathways shared with pedestrians

Politics

52 h. ago Scots millionaire tycoon ‘left in tears’ at state of deserted hometown high street where he started business empire

TYCOON Sir Tom Hunter has said he was reduced to tears by the state of Scotland’s high streets - including his own hometown. The millionaire philanthropist - who made his fortune from the Sports Division empire he established - wept as he saw the amount of boarded up shops in the area. The businessman told...

Society

56 h. ago SNP under fire for 'costly wasted opportunity' to cut waste and boost re

Campaigners have hit out at the Scottish Government’s blueprint to cut waste.

Events

67 h. ago ‘Lectern Guy’ of Jan 6 infamy running for office on MAGA platform in Florida

Johnson’s “Fix Manatee FAST” slogan focuses on cutting government waste, lowering living costs, promoting family-friendly growth and solving traffic problems practically

Politics

3 d. ago Readers' Letters: Healthcare needs to be transformed, not reformed

A reder calls for a new vision to improve the health of the nation.

Politics

3 d. ago Romance fraud in Scotland on the rise as victims scammed out of millions

The number of Scots men and women who have fallen victim to romance frauds has risen by almost 11% since 2022 according to new police figures

Events

5 d. ago Millionaire lord hoping to lead Reform in Scotland: 'I want to be First Minister'

Malcolm Offord, who was handed a peerage by Boris Johnson, said his new party was "in it to win it" as the Holyrood election campaign ramps up.

Politics

6 d. ago Readers' Letters: Another winter, and same old excuses for national shutdown

Too much fuss is made over wintry weather in winter, says reader

Events

7 d. ago Readers' Letters: Sinking feeling over Swinney plans to buy Ardrossan Harbour

The SNP’s vision for Ardrossan Harbour doesn’t impress reader

Politics

8 d. ago Millionaire tipped to be Reform UK leader in Scotland urged huge rise in immigration

EXCLUSIVE: Malcolm Offord has been accused of hypocrisy over a piece in 2021 in which he said immigration should be promoted in Scotland.

Politics

1 week ago 'Inexcusable tide of violence': Councils pay £1 million in compensation to injured school staff

School staff across Scotland have been paid £1 million in compensation after violent incidents in city primaries and secondaries

Economics

1 week ago Check for Council Tax discount and possible refund of over £900 this year

Nearly half a million households in Scotland are receiving a discount on their annual Council Tax bill.

Economics

1 week ago Readers' Letters: So sick of Swinney spin on NHS waiting lists

Reader wants Scottish Government action, not words, on NHS waiting lists

Politics

1 week ago ‘They sowed chaos to no avail’: the lasting legacy of Elon Musk’s Doge

The billionaire – who had no government experience – left various federal agencies in disarray while overseeing an ‘efficiency’ drive across WashingtonAs Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, splurged more than $250m on Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election campaign, the US president commissioned his new ally to oversee a sweeping “efficiency” drive across the federal government.The Tesla and SpaceX boss, who had no experience inside government, was tasked with eradicating waste and cutting spending as part of the so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) – and was quick to stoke expectations. Continue reading...

Events

1 week ago Readers' Letters: BBC Scotland has turned its back on listeners

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Politics

1 week ago Demand for bungalows doubles in Scotland as property firm sells £300 million worth of homes

“We expect a steady increase in housing stock and a healthy demand for homes to help maintain property prices in Scotland” – Peter Ryder, Thorntons Property

Economics

2 w. ago Global ‘energised’ by Scotland’s renewable opportunities as £500 million goal confirmed

“We have exciting new plans to grow the group significantly both organically and through acquisitions as we explore new markets” – Roy MacGregor

Economics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Single sex space ruling could cost us all dearly

The gender row continues to raise hackles among readers

Politics