Scotland BBC

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:54:14 GMT
A9 closed in both directions after lorry bursts into flames
Emergency services are urging drivers to avoid the area after the vehicle fire south of Dunkeld.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:16:21 GMT
Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:39:57 GMT
Scotland's papers: Calls for Murrell inquiry and Sturgeon 'under fire'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:10:16 GMT
Scottish Parliament endorses SNP call for independence referendum
The demand was the Scottish government's first item of business in the new parliament.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:01:59 GMT
Sturgeon showed 'remarkable lack of curiosity' over SNP finances, Cherry says
The former SNP MP has called for an independent inquiry into how Peter Murrell was able to embezzle more than £400,000.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:19:46 GMT
Town lands £1.3m for its bid to stop young people leaving
New homes on an old garage site could let more people get on the property ladder in Gatehouse of Fleet.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:18:59 GMT
Business started in a garage proves a hit in the NFL
Richie Gray's contact training equipment business shares an award winner's stage with global names.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:22:12 GMT
Has your name stood the test of time? Search its popularity from 1974 to 2025
Freya replaces Olivia as the most chosen name for baby girls in Scotland as Noah retains the top position for boys.

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:39:33 GMT
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:12:06 GMT
John Swinney denies 'sweeping Murrell scandal under carpet'
Opposition MSPs have criticised the first minister and ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon following Peter Murrell's guilty plea.

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:43:22 GMT
Teen asked pal 'do you want to see a fight' before beach stabbing
The 15-year-old is accused of killing Kayden Moy at Irvine Beach on 17 May last year.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:28:41 GMT
Cries of 'help me' before man plunged to death from high-rise
Jamie Forbes, 37, was held against his will in Aberdeen before plunging to his death in 2024.

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:30:22 GMT
Derelict torpedo station could become Loch Long holiday village
The former Ministry of Defence site in Arrochar in Argyll & Bute has been out of use since 1986.

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:04:47 GMT
Firefighters remain at Arthur's Seat a day after blaze
At the height of the fire there were three teams and a specialist wild fire resources in attendance.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:55:02 GMT
Woman, 94, in hospital after being hit by electric motorbike
A 17-year-old was arrested after the collision at Lochore in Fife.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:51:49 GMT
Golfer beats odds of one in 67 million to score two holes in one
Douglas Spencer said he had never scored a hole-in-one before the tournament at Boat of Garten.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:04:20 GMT
Lorry crashes into home as nearby roads closed
Emergency services remain in attendance and it is unclear if anyone has been injured.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:17:52 GMT
Charity children's taxi outing cancelled after police 'policy change'
Organisers say that without a police motorbike escort they could not guarantee the children's comfort and safety

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:30:52 GMT
No indication when Orkney council chief on 'special leave' will return
The council has refused to comment on what has led to Oliver Reid's absence from work

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:35 GMT
Hitman 'got cold feet' after agreeing to kill Glasgow drug dealer
James Richards, 36, had checked out the scene for the proposed hit on Ryan Carvill but raised concerns about a getaway vehicle.

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:11:00 GMT
Parents warned over children's use of illegal e-scooters
Under the current law, e-scooters can only be legally used on private land and can be seized by police if used in public places.

Tue, 26 May 2026 09:34:50 GMT
How long could Peter Murrell spend in prison?
A hefty custodial sentence is almost certain after the former SNP chief executive embezzled £400,000 from the party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:53:54 GMT
Coffee machines, fountain pens and Grand Theft Auto: How Murrell spent the money
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the party between August 2010 and October 2022. So, where did he spend it?

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:06:20 GMT
'I'm the man with the money,' Murrell told Shetland jeweller
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell bought a necklace for his wife, Nicola Sturgeon, during the visit to Shetland during a by-election campaign.

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:08:57 GMT
The questions raised by the Peter Murrell embezzlement controversy
Thecase has been hanging over the SNP like a toxic cloud since the police investigation began five years ago.

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:16:27 GMT
How it unfolded: The SNP finances controversy
Some of the key dates from a period of turmoil for the Scottish National Party.

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:07:03 GMT
The painstaking work to uncover Peter Murrell's crimes
How dogged work by detectives and forensic accountants led to the former SNP chief executive's conviction for embezzlement.

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:21 GMT
Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell in custody after admitting £400,000 embezzlement
The estranged husband of former Scotland first minister Nicola Sturgeon is remanded in custody after pleading guilty.

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT
Scotcast: Will Nicola Sturgeon say more about Peter Murrell?
Ex-SNP leader says she had 'no knowledge' of estranged husband’s crime.

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:38:03 GMT
McTominay overhead kick featured on new £20 banknote
The design combines traditional banknote elements with imagery of McTominay's goal for Scotland against Denmark.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:22:44 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:09:44 GMT
How has free bus travel for young people worked in Scotland?
As England moves to give people under the age of 15 free bus travel, under-22s in Scotland have had free bus passes for four years.

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:12:16 GMT
Pig farmers fear for future as industry at 'breaking point'
One farmer tells BBC Scotland News his business took a £70,000 hit in the first three months of 2026.

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:17:35 GMT
The £12m path to Scotland's first Center Parcs - practical or pricey?
What do Borderers think of plans for a new path from Hawick to Selkirk via the holiday village?

Sun, 24 May 2026 08:17:45 GMT
Musicals are living their High Life in Scotland, says Alan Cumming
The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:20:11 GMT
Charmain 'was on a mission' to find out who her prophet husband was. Then she died
After a whirlwind romance and quickfire wedding, she was mysteriously found dead in a bathtub in Ghana.

Sat, 23 May 2026 08:20:28 GMT
Tartan Army's oldest member Moira, 93, set for fourth World Cup
Moira Brown, 93, says she is determined to watch Scotland in the World Cup finals in the USA next month.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:04:20 GMT
Lorry crashes into home as nearby roads closed
Emergency services remain in attendance and it is unclear if anyone has been injured.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:27:02 GMT
Teenager on railway line forced train to make emergency stop
Network Rail issues a warning after two dangerous incidents on the same level crossing in Inverness just a week apart.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:16:21 GMT
Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland's economy, says CBI
In Aberdeen and the wider north east the focus has been on offshore wind as well as hydrogen production and carbon capture and storage.

Wed, 27 May 2026 05:18:59 GMT
Business started in a garage proves a hit in the NFL
Richie Gray's contact training equipment business shares an award winner's stage with global names.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:54:14 GMT
A9 closed in both directions after lorry bursts into flames
Emergency services are urging drivers to avoid the area after the vehicle fire south of Dunkeld.

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:44:37 GMT
Schmeichel retires because of serious shoulder injury
Kasper Schmeichel retires at the age of 39, with the Celtic and Denmark goalkeeper unable to recover sufficiently from a serious shoulder injury.

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:01:05 GMT
'Long time coming' as Shankland joins Rangers from Hearts
Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland says he is fulfilling his "dream" of joining "boyhood club" Rangers as he completes his transfer from Scottish Premiership rivals Heart of Midlothian.

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:08:39 GMT
No British men reach French Open second round
No British men will contest the second round at the French Open after Cameron Norrie retires with injury and Jacob Fearnley loses in straight sets.

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:58:26 GMT
Celtic join chase for striker Rodriguez - gossip
Celtic keen on La Liga striker as in-demand Kilmarnock midfielder opts to join English Championship newcomers...

Tue, 26 May 2026 18:03:08 GMT
Have Rangers just signed Scotland's World Cup number nine?
Will Lawrence Shankland's transfer from Heart of Midlothian to Rangers coincide with him becoming Scotland's main striker at the World Cup?

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