Anger as Truss calls Scottish leader 'attention seeker' Scotland's ruling nationalists have called British Conservative frontrunner Liz Truss "obnoxious" after she accused their leader Nicola Sturgeon of being an "attention seeker" for demanding … UK • 02 Aug
UK court to hear Scottish referendum case in October Britain's Supreme Court has said it would hear a legal case in October to establish whether the Scottish government can hold an independence referendum without … UK • 21 Jul
Sturgeon plans Scottish independence vote for 2023 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the Scottish parliament would publish an independence referendum bill with a planned date for a vote on secession to … UK • 28 Jun
Rare cask of whisky sells for nearly €1.2m at auction A new world record has been achieved in Scotland after a rare "forgotten" cask of whisky, bought for £5,000 (€5,931) more than 30 years ago, … News Lens • 25 Apr
Scottish parliament official dies in Dublin rugby game First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has led tributes to a rugby-loving political executive who died during a rugby game in Dublin. Ireland • 20 Mar
No new restrictions for England before end of 2021 The British government will not introduce new Covid-19 restrictions for England before the end of 2021, its health minister Sajid Javid said today. UK • 27 Dec 21
Irn-Bru owner's profit to exceed pre-pandemic levels AG Barr expects annual profit to exceed pre-pandemic levels and beat current market expectations, with "on the go" and hospitality sectors remaining particularly strong, the … Business • 29 Nov 21
Minor Scottish earthquake felt in Northern Ireland Residents of western Scotland received a bump in the night after an earthquake shook the region in the early hours of this morning. UK • 16 Nov 21
81-year-old climbing mountains to keep himself going Nick Gardner is not your typical mountain climber – at 81 years old, he is quietly making his way through his plan to climb all … News Lens • 04 Oct 21
People to self-identify their sex in Scottish census People in Scotland will be able to self-identify their sex in next year's census, official guidance has said. UK • 01 Sep 21
Sturgeon not ruling out reimposing Covid restrictions Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she cannot "completely rule out" reimposing coronavirus restrictions as Scotland hit its worst ever number of cases recorded … Coronavirus • 24 Aug 21
Nightclubs reopen in Scotland as restrictions ease Scotland's nightclubbers vowed to be "out every night" as the easing of coronavirus restrictions allowed the venues to reopen for the first time in more … World • 09 Aug 21
Podcast: Brexit Republic - La Grande Illusion Deputy Foreign Editor Colm Ó Mongáin is joined by London Correspondent Sean Whelan on the Brexit vibes in elections in Scotland and England and by … Brexit • 07 May 21
Scottish election tops key electoral week in UK This is a big electoral week in the UK, with voting of some kind taking everywhere, except in Northern Ireland. UK • 03 May 21
Hairdressers and barbers reopen in Scotland Hairdressers and barbers have reopened in Scotland as further coronavirus restrictions are lifted. Coronavirus • 05 Apr 21
Former Scottish first minister launches new party Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has launched a new pro-independence political party to run in May elections for Scotland's devolved parliament, seeking to help … UK • 26 Mar 21
Nicola Sturgeon survives no-confidence vote Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has survived a no-confidence vote in parliament and has vowed not to give in to "bully" tactics as she readies … UK • 23 Mar 21
Sturgeon did not break code of conduct - inquiry Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not break a ministerial code of conduct in her handling of sexual harassment complaints against her predecessor Alex Salmond, … UK • 22 Mar 21
Sturgeon faces more pressure to resign Scotland's First Minster Nicola Sturgeon is coming under pressure from pro-union political parties, who say she should resign after a parliamentary committee said she had … UK • 19 Mar 21
Sturgeon denies misleading parliament over Salmond Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has denied that she had misled a parliamentary committee investigating her handling of sexual harassment claims against her predecessor Alex … World • 18 Mar 21
Rangers criticised for 'lack of support' over gathering Police Scotland has criticised the "lack of support from Rangers Football Club" over failing to order thousands of fans who gathered in Glasgow yesterday to … UK • 08 Mar 21
Sturgeon condemns Salmond's behaviour, defends role Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has insisted "I would never have wanted to 'get' Alex Salmond", as she told a Holyrood committee she had "no … World • 04 Mar 21
Record low as mercury drops to -23C in Scottish village Temperatures plunged in the UK overnight, with a low of minus 23 Celsius recorded in one Scottish village, following an "extreme freeze". News Lens • 11 Feb 21
Focus on virus, not Scottish independence, says Johnson British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said arguments about a referendum on Scottish independence were 'completely irrelevant' as the UK battled the coronavirus pandemic. UK • 28 Jan 21
