Sturgeon wants new Scottish independence vote by 2021 Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will push ahead with plans for a second Scottish independence referendum within the next two years if the UK quits the European Union. UK • 24 Apr 19
Sturgeon wants new Scottish independence vote by 2021 Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will push ahead with plans for a second Scottish independence referendum within the next two years if the UK quits the European Union. UK • 24 Apr 19
Three climbers die in avalanche on Ben Nevis Three climbers have died and another has been injured after an avalanche on Ben Nevis in Scotland, the UK's highest mountain. UK • 12 Mar 19
Three climbers die in avalanche on Ben Nevis Three climbers have died and another has been injured after an avalanche on Ben Nevis in Scotland, the UK's highest mountain. UK • 12 Mar 19
Snake on a plane: Python slides into tourist's suitcase A sneaky snake made it all the way from Australia to Scotland coiled inside a shoe in the suitcase of an unsuspecting woman who was returning from holidays. News Lens • 27 Feb 19
Snake on a plane: Python slides into tourist's suitcase A sneaky snake made it all the way from Australia to Scotland coiled inside a shoe in the suitcase of an unsuspecting woman who was returning from holidays. News Lens • 27 Feb 19
Man accused of rape in Scotland is denied bail The High Court has refused to grant bail to a 25-year-old man who is accused of raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Scotland. News • 28 Dec 18
Man accused of rape in Scotland is denied bail The High Court has refused to grant bail to a 25-year-old man who is accused of raping and assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Scotland. News • 28 Dec 18
Part of Scottish Brexit bill 'outside devolved powers' The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that parts of a Brexit Bill passed by the Scottish Government would be outside its legislative powers. Brexit • 13 Dec 18
Part of Scottish Brexit bill 'outside devolved powers' The UK's Supreme Court has ruled that parts of a Brexit Bill passed by the Scottish Government would be outside its legislative powers. Brexit • 13 Dec 18
Scotland and Donegal Gaeltacht strike trade partnership A new alliance has been agreed between Scotland and the Donegal Gaeltacht to help both sides better face the challenges associated with Brexit. Ulster • 19 Oct 18
Scotland and Donegal Gaeltacht strike trade partnership A new alliance has been agreed between Scotland and the Donegal Gaeltacht to help both sides better face the challenges associated with Brexit. Ulster • 19 Oct 18
Case of 'Mad cow disease' found on Scottish farm A case of BSE, or so-called "mad cow disease", has been identified at a farm in Scotland, a decade since it was last confirmed. World • 18 Oct 18
Case of 'Mad cow disease' found on Scottish farm A case of BSE, or so-called "mad cow disease", has been identified at a farm in Scotland, a decade since it was last confirmed. World • 18 Oct 18
Alex Salmond resigns from SNP amid misconduct claims Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has resigned his membership of the Scottish National Party amid allegations of sexual misconduct. UK • 29 Aug 18
Alex Salmond resigns from SNP amid misconduct claims Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has resigned his membership of the Scottish National Party amid allegations of sexual misconduct. UK • 29 Aug 18
Former Scottish first minister denies harassment claims Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has denied claims of harassment made against him. Scotland • 24 Aug 18
Former Scottish first minister denies harassment claims Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond has denied claims of harassment made against him. Scotland • 24 Aug 18
Sturgeon calls on May to outline Brexit 'plan B' Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has challenged British Prime Minister Theresa May to set out her "plan B" for Brexit in advance of talks between the two leaders. Brexit • 07 Aug 18
Sturgeon calls on May to outline Brexit 'plan B' Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has challenged British Prime Minister Theresa May to set out her "plan B" for Brexit in advance of talks between the two leaders. Brexit • 07 Aug 18
Couple scoops £58m jackpot despite ripping up ticket The Scottish winners of a £57.9m EuroMillions jackpot were initially told they did not have a winning ticket and it was ripped in half and put in the bin. UK • 02 Aug 18
Couple scoops £58m jackpot despite ripping up ticket The Scottish winners of a £57.9m EuroMillions jackpot were initially told they did not have a winning ticket and it was ripped in half and put in the bin. UK • 02 Aug 18
Thousands protest against Trump visit in Scotland Thousands of anti-Trump campaigners have marched through Edinburgh for a national demonstration on the third day of protests against the US president's visit to the UK. Donald Trump • 14 Jul 18
Thousands protest against Trump visit in Scotland Thousands of anti-Trump campaigners have marched through Edinburgh for a national demonstration on the third day of protests against the US president's visit to the UK. Donald Trump • 14 Jul 18
Sturgeon to 'restart debate' on Scottish independence Nicola Sturgeon will "restart the debate" on Scottish independence in the coming weeks as the findings of her party's economic growth commission are revealed. UK • 20 May 18
Sturgeon to 'restart debate' on Scottish independence Nicola Sturgeon will "restart the debate" on Scottish independence in the coming weeks as the findings of her party's economic growth commission are revealed. UK • 20 May 18
Five residents see off tycoons to buy Scottish island Residents on a remote Scottish island of pristine beaches, lush hills and craggy coastlines are celebrating after reaching an agreement to buy their home, fending off bids from tycoons. News Lens • 11 May 18
Five residents see off tycoons to buy Scottish island Residents on a remote Scottish island of pristine beaches, lush hills and craggy coastlines are celebrating after reaching an agreement to buy their home, fending off bids from tycoons. News Lens • 11 May 18
Open-ended Brexit transition 'not possible' - Barnier EU negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that an unlimited post-Brexit transition period was not possible, and that Europe would insist on it finishing at the end of 2020. Brexit • 27 Feb 18
Open-ended Brexit transition 'not possible' - Barnier EU negotiator Michel Barnier has warned that an unlimited post-Brexit transition period was not possible, and that Europe would insist on it finishing at the end of 2020. Brexit • 27 Feb 18
Skiers rescued after night 900m up Scottish mountain A helicopter crew in Scotland pulled two stranded skiers to safety on Saturday, after blizzard conditions forced the pair to spend the night without shelter at an altitude of 914m. News Lens • 22 Jan 18
Skiers rescued after night 900m up Scottish mountain A helicopter crew in Scotland pulled two stranded skiers to safety on Saturday, after blizzard conditions forced the pair to spend the night without shelter at an altitude of 914m. News Lens • 22 Jan 18
Two die in fire at luxury hotel in Scotland Two people have died and three others are being treated in hospital after a fire broke out at a luxury hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond. Scotland • 18 Dec 17
Two die in fire at luxury hotel in Scotland Two people have died and three others are being treated in hospital after a fire broke out at a luxury hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond. Scotland • 18 Dec 17
Scotland and London eye up 'regulatory alignment' An agreement to keep Northern Ireland in "regulatory alignment" with the European Union after Brexit could be replicated in other parts of the UK, the head of Scotland's devolved pro-independence government has said. Brexit • 04 Dec 17
Scotland and London eye up 'regulatory alignment' An agreement to keep Northern Ireland in "regulatory alignment" with the European Union after Brexit could be replicated in other parts of the UK, the head of Scotland's devolved pro-independence government has said. Brexit • 04 Dec 17
NI women can now access abortion services in Scotland Women from Northern Ireland can now access abortions free of charge through the National Health Service in Scotland. News • 06 Nov 17
NI women can now access abortion services in Scotland Women from Northern Ireland can now access abortions free of charge through the National Health Service in Scotland. News • 06 Nov 17
Independence plans on hold pending Brexit - Sturgeon Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not set out a timetable for another possible referendum on Scottish independence until Britain has more clarity on its future relationship with the European Union after Brexit. Scotland • 08 Oct 17
Independence plans on hold pending Brexit - Sturgeon Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she will not set out a timetable for another possible referendum on Scottish independence until Britain has more clarity on its future relationship with the European Union after Brexit. Scotland • 08 Oct 17
Man found dead in house a month after missing report The body of a man who was reported missing a month ago has been found at his house in Scotland. UK • 06 Aug 17
Man found dead in house a month after missing report The body of a man who was reported missing a month ago has been found at his house in Scotland. UK • 06 Aug 17
No Scottish independence vote before 2022 - minister Scotland will not get a second independence referendum in the five years of the next UK parliament, Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland has said, as it could take until 2022 for Brexit to "play out". UK Election 2017 • 07 Jun 17
No Scottish independence vote before 2022 - minister Scotland will not get a second independence referendum in the five years of the next UK parliament, Britain's Secretary of State for Scotland has said, as it could take until 2022 for Brexit to "play out". UK Election 2017 • 07 Jun 17
Sturgeon: Voters have opportunity to end austerity This week's general election offers voters a "golden opportunity" to end austerity across the UK, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. UK Election 2017 • 03 Jun 17
Sturgeon: Voters have opportunity to end austerity This week's general election offers voters a "golden opportunity" to end austerity across the UK, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. UK Election 2017 • 03 Jun 17
Independence set to dominate campaign in Scotland The decision by British Prime Minister Theresa May to seek an early election on 8 June gives Scotland a chance to reinforce its democratic mandate to hold an independence referendum, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. UK Election 2017 • 18 Apr 17
Independence set to dominate campaign in Scotland The decision by British Prime Minister Theresa May to seek an early election on 8 June gives Scotland a chance to reinforce its democratic mandate to hold an independence referendum, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said. UK Election 2017 • 18 Apr 17
Sturgeon in formal request over independence vote A letter from Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally requesting transfer of powers to hold a second Scottish independence referendum has been delivered to the British Prime Minister. Brexit • 31 Mar 17
Sturgeon in formal request over independence vote A letter from Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon formally requesting transfer of powers to hold a second Scottish independence referendum has been delivered to the British Prime Minister. Brexit • 31 Mar 17
