10 h. ago Three billion reasons why money alone won't fix Scotland's NHS – especially when spent by SNP

The SNP has spent eye-watering sums on the NHS in Scotland but waiting lists remain stubbornly long

Economics

58 h. ago Why record UK offshore wind auction leaves questions for Scotland and bills

What does AR7 mean for Scotland’s offshore wind ambitions? And what about energy bills?

Economics

59 h. ago Dominatrix warns sex workers will lose 'basic survival techniques' if prostitution bill passes

Porcelain Victoria, 26, has penned an open letter to politicians opposing the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill.

Events

59 h. ago Celtic Connections brings £6m boost to Scotland as festival begins

Glasgow’s world-famous winter music festival has kicked off with major stars on the bill and a huge economic boost for Scotland.

Economics

4 d. ago Offshore wind farm contracts to power 12m UK homes after record auction

The results mark the largest procurement in European history

Politics

4 d. ago Record amounts of offshore wind secured in latest Government auction

Officials and industry hail results as win for bills and investment, but opponents raise concerns over high prices and impact on wildlife.

Politics

6 d. ago Billy Connolly's favourite cosy country inn near stunning Scots loch with gorgeous winter walk

The inn in Balmaha is a popular spot for a reason - and it's not just because of the stunning views from nearby Conic Hill

Politics

1 week ago Hairdresser dies suddenly on holiday as pals plead for help to bring him home

Tragic Steven Hewitt was abroad with fiancé Dean Rowland when he died suddenly, leaving his friends and family with a huge bill to bring him back to Glasgow, Scotland

Events

1 week ago Don't forget Billy Connolly's suggested national anthem when considering Flower of Scotland replacement

Is Scotland’s national anthem ‘maximum Scottish cringe’ and should we change it?

Politics

2 w. ago Almond Valley MSP backs It’s Scotland’s Energy campaign from her party

A paper launched by First Minister John Swinney at the start of December claimed electricity bills for households in Scotland could be reduced by over one third through the creation of a distinct Scottish electricity market.

Politics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago Footballers have luxury of moving to dozens of clubs – but Scots voters stuck with four grim options

WHEN footballers are into the last six months of their contracts, they’re free to negotiate with other clubs. And as of Boxing Day, it’s been the same deal for millions of Scottish voters. It’s just that compared to your average left-back, our options are a lot more . . . well, let’s be polite and call them limited. See,...

Politics

2 w. 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

3 w. ago For Women Scotland: No government backing for prostitution bill 'absolutely shameful'

Campaigners say that the Scottish Government must do more than ‘lip service’ to protect women from violence but concerns have been raised about the robustness of proposed legislation that would make paying for sex a crime.

Politics

3 w. ago The £1.6 billion bed blocking bill paid by Scotland over last decade

It has now been 10 years since the SNP promised to eradicate bed blocking - and yet the problem has continued to get worse.

Economics

3 w. ago Moment massive fire rips through multiple HGVs and trailers at docks sending plumes of smoke into the sky

Dramatic footage shows plumes of thick black smoke billowing over a yard in Methil Harbour, Scotland.

Events