Coastal communities told to remain vigilant for floods as wind warnings lifted The latest yellow wind warning was lifted early on Tuesday. The Independent UK · 2h ago
Scottish Government accused of 'climate hypocrisy' as new gas power station approved SNP ministers have been accused of 'climate hypocrisy' after giving the go-ahead for a new, gas-fired, power station – a decision that was branded a 'catastrophic failure' by environmental campaigners The National (Scotland) · 4h ago
Ministers accused of ‘catastrophic’ decision to approve new gas power station Environmental campaigners reacted angrily to the Scottish Government’s decision to approve a power station at Peterhead. Evening Standard · 5h ago
Scotland’s alcohol deaths fall but gap between richest and poorest grows THE total number of alcohol deaths in Scotland has dropped by 3 per cent, new figures show, but the gap between the richest and poorest has increased The National (Scotland) · 9h ago
40 years after privatisation, is Margaret Thatcher 'still driving Scotland's buses'? SCOTLAND'S buses are still being “driven by Margaret Thatcher” despite the SNP’s new transport plans ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 26
Official removed from Ally McCoist planning appeal over bias concerns THE Government official tasked with ruling on former Scotland star Ally McCoist's proposals for a 33-home residential development has been removed after concerns about bias. The National (Scotland) · Oct 26
Edinburgh rejects 212MW data centre as Scottish Ministers review appeal A proposed green data centre with a public park in Edinburgh has become part of a wider debate over how Scotland should assess large data centre developments. The City of Edinburgh Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee voted to refuse the scheme at 1 Redheughs Avenue on 4 February 2026, despite a… The Times of India · Oct 26
Call for action as Scotland 'has biggest chance in decades to protect oceans' SCOTS are being urged to have their say on plans campaigners say are a “huge opportunity” to protect coastal wildlife. The National (Scotland) · Oct 26
Scottish Government holds emergency meeting over Storm Boelo chaos SCOTTISH ministers have held an emergency meeting to discuss the ongoing impact of Storm Boelo as severe weather continues to cause widespread disruption across the country. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
What the Scottish Greens conference revealed about the state of independence Scottish Greens members braved stormy weather to gather in Inverness this weekend for their autumn conference The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
SNP minister says Jackdaw 'right' but outlines major caveat A SCOTTISH Government minister has said that Westminster approving a major new gas field was the “right” decision. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
Experts call for alcohol sponsorship ban after Scotland World Cup exposure study Researchers have urged the Scottish Government to consider restrictions on alcohol sponsorship after a study found huge exposure during Scotland's World Cup campaign. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
More than one million animal experiments carried out in Scotland since 2021 MORE than one million tests have been conducted on animals in Scotland since 2021, including experiments on dogs and monkeys and the breeding of genetically altered creatures, says a new report. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
Inside SNP as former MPs say John Swinney 'bowing to Westminster' on Jackdaw JOHN Swinney has been accused of bowing to Westminster and “abandoning” the SNP’s net zero principles “for a few bob” over his response to the approval of a major new gas field. The National (Scotland) · Oct 25
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24 Scottish Government announces £1.3m to restore Cairngorms after devastating wildfires MORE than £1.3 million in Scottish Government funding has been announced to restore damaged habitats, including work on areas of the Cairngorms damaged by this summer’s wildfires.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 24 New report recommends Scotland's currency plan for the first '30 months after indy' A NEW report has set out its recommendations for Scotland's currency in an independent Scotland, and a 30-month strategy from vote results day to 'Independence Day'
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23 Scottish Government activates emergency response as Storm Boelo to batter Scotland Scottish ministers have activated the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room (SGORR) to prepare for Storm Boelo
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23 Will Stephen Flynn stick to his word on Israel? It was only last month that Stephen Flynn stood up in the Scottish Parliament and proudly exhorted his record of being “on the right side of history”
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23 From polyamory to nuclear power: 8 key debates at Scottish Green conference The Scottish Greens are set to gather in Inverness this weekend for their party conference, with a number of key motions set to be debated
The National (Scotland) · Oct 23 Scottish Greens call for tax on frequent flyers to fund cheaper public transport THE Scottish Greens have called for a new tax on frequent flyers ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 22 ‘Scandal’ as Scotland moves to stop publishing homeless death figures annually THE decision to cut the frequency of the publication of figures on homelessness deaths has been dubbed a “scandal”
Evening Standard · Oct 22 Swinney urged to publish energy strategy after ‘ludicrous’ 1,380-day wait Scottish Labour set the First Minister should set out his Government’s stance on the issue next week when Holyrood returns from recess.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 22 Train drivers issue ultimatum as SNP let Israel-linked firm bid for Scottish contract TRANSPORT Secretary Stephen Flynn has become embroiled in a row with Scottish train drivers after he refused to prevent a company involved with Israel’s illegal settlement of Palestinian land from bidding for public contracts ...
The National (Scotland) · Oct 22 Over 10,000 objections to plans for 'world's largest data centre campus' in Scotland More than 10,000 people have lodged objections to the proposed hyperscale data centre campus in Chapelcross
Evening Standard · Oct 21 Ring-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney The call comes after the Jackdaw gas field near Aberdeen was approved by the UK Government.