Scotland

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

Estate agents said there are signs that some buyers are encountering problems securing mortgages. Picture: PA

Housing experts have warned of a growing affordability crisis

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth will give the Scottish Budget in December (Robert Perry/PA)

Scottish Government urged to copy UK Budget business rate relief

The number of housing completions has fallen to its lowest level since 2015. Picture: PA

Insight: Why Scotland's housing market is in a precarious position

Francesca Hegyi is chief executive of the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Ryan Buchanan

Investing in soft power is 'a lot cheaper than the alternative'

Succession star Brian Cox is among those Scots to have made a host of donations to the Democrats. Picture: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures

Exclusive Brian Cox among Scots backing Democrats in US mid-term elections

How Andy Burnham put John Swinney and SNP on back foot Euan McColm

Environmentalists stage Halloween demonstration

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Finn Russell opens up on Eddie Hearn, All Blacks and 100th cap

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, right, is accompanied by Secretary of State for Scotland Douglas Alexander during a visit to New College Lanarkshire's Motherwell Campus ahead of a speech focusing on the forming of closer ties with the Scottish government

Douglas Alexander: The next step for devolution is into our regions Douglas Alexander

New Hiring 100 ranking to showcase Scotland's growing firms

Michael Diamond

Wage bills race ahead of hiring at biggest firms

Recruitment entering a new age as AI shifts business needs

Jackie Kay's 35 years of writing are celebrated in her new anthology, Selected Poems 1991-26.

Exclusive 'There’s poetry everywhere' - Jackie Kay celebrates 35 years writing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and First Minister John Swinney shake hands ahead of a bilateral meeting at the National Economic Council in Glasgow

Burnham: I don't want to see Scotland left out of my devolution plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and wife Marie France Van Heel celebrate in the stands at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium

Andy Burnham says his son is trying to get him to support Hibs

Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn (right) with First Minister John Swinney at this month's SNP conference in Aberdeen (Picture: Paul Reid/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: New ferry delay makes Flynn's position untenable

Here are 9 of Scotland’s top uncapped talents that will hope to have caught the Sebastien Pocognoli’s attention in recent weeks. Cr: SNS Group.

8 uncapped talents looking to make Pocognoli's next Scotland squad

Readers' Letters: Lessons should be learned from changed school

Cody Johnson has a big date with Glasgow.

Cody Johnson Glasgow Hydro set times, support, tickets, setlist

True North hires ‘one of Scotland’s most accomplished events professionals’

Named Beaky Junior, the chick is one of four young eagles directly descended from birds translocated to the south of Scotland by the charity Restoring Upland Nature

‘Significant milestone’ as golden eagle chick fledges from grouse moor

Probe into Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit in ‘early stages’

Chef Michael Smith of Loch Bay on Skye will start his new role in November.

Chef of Michelin-starred Scottish island restaurant joins hotel chain

Andy Burnham on his last visit to Scotland (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Exclusive There's no limit to what John Swinney and I can achieve together Andy Burnham

Scotland international Robbie Ure was on target for Sevilla again in the Copa Del Rey. Cr: Getty Images.

Ure issues reminder to Pocognoli as side coast through banana skin tie

Ad Feature 8 reasons not to miss the House of Bruar once-a-year sale

Earlier this year local energy specialist Gensource announced its expansion as a charge point operator with the completion of its first fully managed commercial EV project on the Archerfield Estate in East Lothian

Readers' Letters: The number of EV chargers is in decline? Hardly!

There's no doubt floating wind projects work, says Niamh Deery

Floating wind ambitions depend on certainty

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to One Parent Families Scotland HQ in Edinburgh to meet frontline staff and hear directly from parents about the support they are receiving

Budget will see Scots ‘staring down barrel’ of high energy bills – SNP

Scotland Under-21 international Barney Stewart has been backed to catch Sebastien Pocognoli’s attention. Cr: Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group.

'It shows his confidence' - Scotland hopeful backed for Pocognoli call

Red deer (Cervus elaphus) stag/male backlit against hillside, Alladale Wilderness Reserve ,Scotland

Venison added to Scottish west coast peninsula primary school menu

Ad Feature How AI is helping this Scottish hospital care for you

Scotland international Ross Stewart has had his impact at new club Swansea City severely restricted. Cr: SNS Group.

Stewart impact restricted after club admit confusion over squad rules

Sir Peter Mathieson, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh Uni boss defends 'difficult' decisions amid staff strike

Next great Scottish businesses need experienced people in their corner Stanley Morrice

Ad Feature Stornoway’s famous seaweed skincare has a new tartan with a secret!

Scotland international Ben Gannon-Doak impressed once again for Bournemouth in a thumping Carabao Cup win over Aston Villa. Cr: Getty Images.

Gannon-Doak impresses again as side seal rare Euro hat-trick

Culture Creative boss Zoe Bottrell reveals Christmas At Botanics 2026 magical highlights

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas at the Botanics creative boss reveals highlights

Scottish doctors back NHS report warning over school iPad use

Blair Kinghorn during a Scotland training session at Oriam this week.

Kinghorn on winning Scotland place back and reunion with old coach

Stacey Hogg.

Grieving family of murdered Stacey Hogg say 'she should still be here'

This year's Diwali falls in early November.

When is Diwali 2026? Festival of Light date, how it's celebrated

The cocktail bar in The George Hotel in Inveraray.

Inside Scotland's 'cosiest' hotel perfect for a winter break

Tennent’s on top as pilsner and citrus lager launches attract new drinkers

£120,000 raised as Sir Tom Hunter urges businesses to invest in young people

Scotland's Best Croissant winners Patina with judges. L-R (Zoe Ridgway, Chloe Black, Linda Vittoni, Clothilde Vadin, Cassie Bekas)

Inside the tense and hopeful Scotland's Best Croissant Awards 2026

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries