7 h. ago The origins of St Andrews Day and why it is Scotland's national holiday

People across the world will be celebrating their Scottish heritage this weekend.

Politics

15 h. ago Readers’ Letters: St Andrew’s Day bank holiday is still not widely recognised

The author of the bill which made St Andrew’s Day a bank holiday is disappointed by how little the national day is observed

Politics

17 h. ago Motherwell comes out on top of new poll revealing 50% of residents will celebrate St Andrew's Day

The research by ScotPulse which was commissioned by Aldi Scotland, found that while most Scots recognise St Andrew’s Day as the country’s national day, many are unsure of the date, and even fewer mark the occasion.

Politics

43 h. ago Readers' Letters: Why would any biological woman vote for the SNP?

First Minister’s continuing position on trans ruling baffles reader

Politics

55 h. ago Sneaky bank holiday trick could get you 58 days off work in 2026

You might want to book these dates off sooner rather than later

Economics

65 h. ago Readers' Letters: Budget shows Labour don't know how to run country

The much-trailed Budget of Rachel Reeves got readers talkng

Politics

3 d. ago Readers' Letters: What kind of Budget will Rachel Reeves give us today?

Today Rachel Reeves will finally reveal what’s in her Budget, and one reader foresees something new

Politics

4 d. ago Rangers fans rejoice in Stewart and Thelwell exits but Hotline fears it's too little too late

Andrew Newport manned the phone on a dramatic day at Ibrox as Patrick Stewart and Kevin Thelwell were shown the door

Events

5 d. ago Readers’ Letters: Boris doesn’t deserve to be the Covid fall guy

The latest from the Covid Inquiry isn’t impressing one reader

Politics

8 d. ago Readers Letters: Idea to cut teachers' contact with pupils to four days deserves dunce's cap

Suggestions of a four-day teaching week in schools appals reader

Politics

9 d. ago Basement Jaxx, The Streets and Bastille set to headline The Big Feastival in 2026

The 15th anniversary of the festival once again is set to take place across the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Politics

9 d. ago Readers' Letters: Politicians should be excited about helping Scotland, not football

Politicians should not abandon Scotland to watch football’s World Cup next year, says reader

Politics

9 d. ago John Swinney backs calls for Steve Clarke to receive knighthood after leading Scotland to World Cup

The First Minister told an audience in London he would consider calls for a bank holiday to mark Scotland's return to the world's biggest sporting event.

Politics

9 d. ago Camilla's unexpected nod to Eugenie as she wears the tiara Andrew's daughter chose for her wedding day to diplomatic reception at Windsor Castle

The Queen opted for an unusual accessory - as she donned the same tiara Princess Eugenie wore on her wedding day to a Diplomatic Corps reception at Windsor Castle last night.

Politics

1 week ago Readers Letters: Music cuts to schools would be massive mistake

Withdrawing music lessons from Dumfries and Galloway pupils would be a disaster, says reader

Culture

1 week ago The couple that marches together! Lady Louise Windsor's boyfriend has joined her in their university's army reserve unit

Lady Louise and her 'boyfriend' both looked smart in their military uniforms as they took part in the St Andrews Regiments' Day Parade at University.

Politics

1 week ago Readers Letters: BBC should extend apology to lesbians and gays

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Politics

2 w. ago Readers' Letters: Why has it taken so long to act over bus louts?

Scottish Government should have acted speedily over young people causing trouble on buses, says reader

Politics

2 w. ago Tragic teen footballer dies one day after devastating diagnosis

Harley Andrews died on November 9, a day after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukaemia.

Events

2 w. ago Readers’ Letters: Don't expect SNP government to end tragedy of homeless dying on our streets

Action, not words, is the way to save homeless lives, says reader

Politics