Scotland hit by month's rainfall in 24 hours Heavy rainfall in Scotland triggered landslides with roads blocked and motorists rescued by helicopter as the UK Met Office warned there is still a "risk to life" from severe flooding. Weather • 08 Oct 23
Scotland hit by month's rainfall in 24 hours Heavy rainfall in Scotland triggered landslides with roads blocked and motorists rescued by helicopter as the UK Met Office warned there is still a "risk to life" from severe flooding. Weather • 08 Oct 23
Voters cast their ballots in key Scottish by-election Voters in Scotland have gone to the polls in the first test for the Scottish National Party (SNP) since the arrest of its former leader Nicola Sturgeon over allegations of financial irregularities. UK • 05 Oct 23
Voters cast their ballots in key Scottish by-election Voters in Scotland have gone to the polls in the first test for the Scottish National Party (SNP) since the arrest of its former leader Nicola Sturgeon over allegations of financial irregularities. UK • 05 Oct 23
SNP leader says he won't suspend Sturgeon from party Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he "sees no reason" to suspend his predecessor from the Scottish National Party despite her arrest yesterday. UK • 12 Jun 23
SNP leader says he won't suspend Sturgeon from party Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he "sees no reason" to suspend his predecessor from the Scottish National Party despite her arrest yesterday. UK • 12 Jun 23
Sturgeon released after arrest in SNP finances probe Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested in connection with a police probe into the Scottish National Party's finances. UK • 11 Jun 23
Sturgeon released after arrest in SNP finances probe Former Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has been released without charge pending further investigation after being arrested in connection with a police probe into the Scottish National Party's finances. UK • 11 Jun 23
Granny wins €100k Porsche but sticks with her Corsa A Scottish grandmother has won a Porsche worth £100,000 (€113,000), but has decided to stick with her Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa. News Lens • 09 Apr 23
Granny wins €100k Porsche but sticks with her Corsa A Scottish grandmother has won a Porsche worth £100,000 (€113,000), but has decided to stick with her Vauxhall (Opel) Corsa. News Lens • 09 Apr 23
Police seize luxury motorhome in SNP investigation A luxury campervan has reportedly been seized by police investigating the Scottish National Party (SNP)'s finances. UK • 09 Apr 23
Police seize luxury motorhome in SNP investigation A luxury campervan has reportedly been seized by police investigating the Scottish National Party (SNP)'s finances. UK • 09 Apr 23
Humza Yousaf elected as new leader of SNP Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish National Party, defeating rival candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan. UK • 27 Mar 23
Humza Yousaf elected as new leader of SNP Humza Yousaf has been elected as the new leader of the Scottish National Party, defeating rival candidates Kate Forbes and Ash Regan. UK • 27 Mar 23
Nicola Sturgeon makes final parliamentary speech as FM Nicola Sturgeon has been given a standing ovation as she made her last speech at Holyrood as First Minister of Scotland, saying holding the post for the last eight years "truly has been the privilege of my lifetime". Scotland • 23 Mar 23
Nicola Sturgeon makes final parliamentary speech as FM Nicola Sturgeon has been given a standing ovation as she made her last speech at Holyrood as First Minister of Scotland, saying holding the post for the last eight years "truly has been the privilege of my lifetime". Scotland • 23 Mar 23
Scottish NHS turns tap off to high-emission anaesthetic Scotland has become the first part of the UK to stop using an anaesthetic gas in the NHS which has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. Health • 03 Mar 23
Scottish NHS turns tap off to high-emission anaesthetic Scotland has become the first part of the UK to stop using an anaesthetic gas in the NHS which has a global warming potential 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. Health • 03 Mar 23
Transgender rapist jailed in Scotland for eight years A transgender rapist who raped two women while still a man has been jailed for eight years in Scotland. UK • 28 Feb 23
Transgender rapist jailed in Scotland for eight years A transgender rapist who raped two women while still a man has been jailed for eight years in Scotland. UK • 28 Feb 23
Scottish finance minister bids to replace Sturgeon Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes has said she would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party leader and Scotland's first minister. UK • 20 Feb 23
Scottish finance minister bids to replace Sturgeon Scottish finance minister Kate Forbes has said she would run in the leadership contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish National Party leader and Scotland's first minister. UK • 20 Feb 23
Scotland to review transgender prisoner policy No transgender prisoner with a history of violence against women will be placed in the women's prison estate - while an "urgent" review has also been ordered, Scotland's Justice Secretary has said. Scotland • 29 Jan 23
Scotland to review transgender prisoner policy No transgender prisoner with a history of violence against women will be placed in the women's prison estate - while an "urgent" review has also been ordered, Scotland's Justice Secretary has said. Scotland • 29 Jan 23
Three dead after fire in Scottish hotel Three people have died following a fire at the New County Hotel in County Place, Perth, police in Scotland have confirmed. World • 02 Jan 23
Three dead after fire in Scottish hotel Three people have died following a fire at the New County Hotel in County Place, Perth, police in Scotland have confirmed. World • 02 Jan 23
Second Scottish referendum needs British govt approval The UK's highest court has ruled that Scotland cannot hold a second independence referendum without approval from the British government. UK • 23 Nov 22
Second Scottish referendum needs British govt approval The UK's highest court has ruled that Scotland cannot hold a second independence referendum without approval from the British government. UK • 23 Nov 22
SNP promises investment fund if independence secured Scotland will build an economy based on renewable energy, creating a new £20 billion investment fund if it becomes independent, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised. UK • 10 Oct 22
SNP promises investment fund if independence secured Scotland will build an economy based on renewable energy, creating a new £20 billion investment fund if it becomes independent, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised. UK • 10 Oct 22
Scientists say fireball was 'definitely a meteor' A fireball seen shooting through the skies above parts of Northern Ireland was a meteor, experts have said. Science and Technology • 16 Sep 22
Scientists say fireball was 'definitely a meteor' A fireball seen shooting through the skies above parts of Northern Ireland was a meteor, experts have said. Science and Technology • 16 Sep 22
Stargazers report fireball sighting in NI and Scotland There have been more than 200 reports of a mysterious "fireball" crossing the night sky over Northern Ireland and Scotland last night. Regional • 15 Sep 22
Stargazers report fireball sighting in NI and Scotland There have been more than 200 reports of a mysterious "fireball" crossing the night sky over Northern Ireland and Scotland last night. Regional • 15 Sep 22
'Period Dignity Officer' role is axed in Scotland A recently created role of Period Dignity Regional Lead Officer in Scotland has been axed after "threats and abuse" towards individuals, it has been confirmed. Scotland • 06 Sep 22
'Period Dignity Officer' role is axed in Scotland A recently created role of Period Dignity Regional Lead Officer in Scotland has been axed after "threats and abuse" towards individuals, it has been confirmed. Scotland • 06 Sep 22
Irish public urged to help identify body found in 2006 Cold case investigators have launched an appeal to help identify the body of a woman washed ashore in Scotland 16 years ago, who they believe may have been from Ireland. Scotland • 06 Sep 22
Irish public urged to help identify body found in 2006 Cold case investigators have launched an appeal to help identify the body of a woman washed ashore in Scotland 16 years ago, who they believe may have been from Ireland. Scotland • 06 Sep 22
TotalEnergies and SSE's Seagreen wind farm up & running TotalEnergies and partner SSE Renewables today announced the first power generation from their Seagreen wind farm off the coast of Scotland - a $4.3 billion project which will be Scotland's largest offshore wind farm. Business • 23 Aug 22
TotalEnergies and SSE's Seagreen wind farm up & running TotalEnergies and partner SSE Renewables today announced the first power generation from their Seagreen wind farm off the coast of Scotland - a $4.3 billion project which will be Scotland's largest offshore wind farm. Business • 23 Aug 22
Murder accused remanded after shootings in Scotland A man has appeared in court charged with murder and the attempted murder of his wife and two other people following a series of firearm incidents in north-west Scotland. UK • 12 Aug 22
Murder accused remanded after shootings in Scotland A man has appeared in court charged with murder and the attempted murder of his wife and two other people following a series of firearm incidents in north-west Scotland. UK • 12 Aug 22
Man, 39, charged in connection with Scotland shootings A man has been charged in connection with a series of firearm incidents in north-west Scotland which left a father-of-six dead and two other people seriously injured. UK • 11 Aug 22
Man, 39, charged in connection with Scotland shootings A man has been charged in connection with a series of firearm incidents in north-west Scotland which left a father-of-six dead and two other people seriously injured. UK • 11 Aug 22
Man killed, three injured after Scotland shootings One person has died and three others have been injured during a series of incidents involving a firearm in the Scottish Highlands. UK • 10 Aug 22
Man killed, three injured after Scotland shootings One person has died and three others have been injured during a series of incidents involving a firearm in the Scottish Highlands. UK • 10 Aug 22
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 independence. UK • 02 Aug 22
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 independence. UK • 02 Aug 22
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 consent from Westminster. UK • 21 Jul 22
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 consent from Westminster. UK • 21 Jul 22
