Scotland

A general view of St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh with a saltire flag on a pole in the foreground.

Scottish councils want a rethink on reform plans - is there a way forward?

Council leaders have called for the Scottish government to reconsider a planned reorganisation of local authorities.

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Scotland Politics

A young man with blonde hair smiles at the camera - he is outside, with trees in the background

Man, 22, dies in hospital days after van crashed near village

Arnas MacKonis, 22, was driving a white Mercedes Sprinter which crashed on the A947 near King Edward on Monday.

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NE, Orkney & Shetland

Court backs Scottish government appeal over Sturgeon inquiry evidence

Ministers argued that complying with freedom of information requests could reveal the identities of women who made complaints against Alex Salmond.

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Scotland Politics

Why does the legend of Sawney Bean and Scotland's cannibal clan persist?

The legend of Sawney Bean and his family has chilled generations, telling of a murderous family who devoured people in South Ayrshire.

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Glasgow & West Scotland

Scotland's papers - composite of The Scotsman and The Herald

Scotland's papers: PM and FM meet and Traitors winner revealed

A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

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Scotland

A young woman with short dark hair, smiling while holding a orange circular crystal

Love, luck and magic: Why are young people turning to online witches?

One online retailer has reported a sharp rise in the amount of people buying spells to help with luck.

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Scotland

The restored bandstand on a concrete base with steps up to it. It has a red roof with gold trimmings and green supports. Trees are in the background.

Historic bandstand restored two years after devastating fire

The bandstand in Rutherglen's Overtoun park was almost destroyed in 2014.

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Glasgow & West Scotland

Rangers Manager Derek McInnes and Aberdeen Manager Stephen Robinson during a William Hill Premiership match between Aberdeen and Rangers at Pittodrie Stadium, on August 30, 2026, in Aberdeen, Scotland

Can Robinson work Hampden magic against McInnes' Rangers?

Under-pressure Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has an excellent record in Hampden semi-finals. But is Saturday's meeting with Rangers a bridge too far?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He has dark hair and glasses, and is wearing a dark suit, black tie and poppy.

'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in Glasgow

The meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor driving a Range Rover in Sandringham on Friday. He is spotted wearing sunglasses and a maroon shirt.

Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits

The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".

A close-up view of closed gates and barriers at a bridge, with a stop sign displayed on it.

'One disaster after another' - Renfrew locals frustrated by bridge closure

People say the closure of the storm-damaged Renfrew Bridge is resulting in loss of business and making journeys to hospital longer.

A far shot of the inside of Edinburgh Waverly train station. Boards displaying service times hang over the gates for boarding the platforms. There is a large open area with people milling about holding bags, with shops around the edges of the space. A blue board hangs from the glass ceiling giving directions for toilets, platforms, car parks etc

Woman on train slapped six-year-old boy she didn't know across the face

Police are searching for the woman after the assault on the train which had just reached Edinburgh Waverley station.

Features and analysis

Have police got Bonfire Night under control?

November 5th set to be biggest policing operation since Trump visit.

A woman, Hannah Smith, holding a baby after giving birth in the back of an ambulance.

I gave birth in ambulance on A96 amid staff shortages at local hospital

Hannah Smith was travelling to Aberdeen Maternity Hospital as she could not go to Dr Gray's in Elgin.

A golden eagle being held in human hands. It is looking directly into the camera.

What makes this golden eagle chick so important?

The bird's arrival on a managed grouse moor in southern Scotland is seen as a key moment for the species.

Laura Miller, a woman with blond hair in a ponytail, smiles for the camera alongside her daughter Grace, who is also smiling.

'My six-year-old cries herself to sleep': How fireworks affect people with autism

Grace has autism, and is among those - adults and children - who find the period around Bonfire Night to be highly distressing.

Erin Bleakley with honey blonde hair sits at a table in a university setting, big windows and brown seats behind her.

'My legs buckled when I opened my exam results during Covid'

The Scottish Covid Inquiry prepares to hear from education bosses about the exams fiasco of 2020 which saw thousands of pupils downgraded.

News from around Scotland

Woman on train slapped six-year-old boy she didn't know across the face

Police are searching for the woman after the assault on the train which had just reached Edinburgh Waverley station.

A police car in Academy Street, Inverness. There are other police vehicles further down the street.

Woman, 92, dies after being struck by lorry in Inverness city centre

Emergency services including a critical care paramedic were sent to Academy Street, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland carrying out 'active inquiries' into Andrew and Epstein Balmoral visits

The force said it had received information and stressed its inquiries were at "an early stage".

A single-storey flat-roofed building. There is a sign saying Gentex over the door, and a long line of windows to the right. There is a well-tended lawn to the front.

More than 100 jobs under threat at military safety gear factory

Gentex announces proposals to close its site in Stranraer, where 111 people are employed.

A full car park with a stop sign and gate blocking the road. Trees and grass are on each side of the road

Number plate camera plan to tackle Ninewells Hospital parking problems

NHS Tayside launched a review after complaints about long queues for parking space at the Dundee hospital.

Sport

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Watch: Scotland men face Italy in European Curling Championships round-robin

Watch live coverage as Scotland men face Italy in their final match of the European Curling Championships round-robin.

Can Robinson work Hampden magic against McInnes' Rangers?

Under-pressure Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson has an excellent record in Hampden semi-finals. But is Saturday's meeting with Rangers a bridge too far?

Celtic's Callum McGregor (L) and manager Martin O'Neill during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian at Celtic Park, on October 18, 2026, in Glasgow, Scotland

O'Neill agrees with McGregor about Celtic issues

Manager Martin O'Neill says he is in "full agreement" with captain Callum McGregor's assessment of Celtic's issues, but insisted they will "sort it out".

Warriors' Ollie Smith scores the match winning try for Glasgow Warriors during a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Glasgow Warriors and 10bet Lions at Scotstoun Stadium, on October 30, 2026, in Glasgow

Glasgow hold off Lions fightback to go top of URC

Stewart caught in Swansea rules limbo - gossip

Ross Stewart's lack of game time with Swansea City is explained as Rangers reportedly want Lyall Cameron in their first-team squad after his season with Dundee United.