Scotland BBC

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:25:24 GMT
Former UK equality chief questions Peggie tribunal ruling
Nurse Sandie Peggie complained about a transgender doctor using a female changing room in a Fife hospital.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:08:20 GMT
Tories say justice secretary must go over grooming gangs row
Douglas Ross MSP says Angela Constance misled the Scottish Parliament over the views of a UK expert.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:59:04 GMT
Scotland's papers: Grooming gang row and World Cup ticket 'jackpot'
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:10:06 GMT
Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:40:04 GMT
Scottish Power liable for worker's asbestos death, court rules
Robert Crozier died after developing cancer from asbestos exposure while working for Scottish Power.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:06:07 GMT
Man, 20, convicted of killing housing chief in street attack
Ethan O'Kane, 20, caused John McLardie to smack his head off the pavement in the assault on Victoria Road in Glasgow.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:07:16 GMT
Vue cinema staff go on strike in Glasgow over work conditions
The action is believed to the first in Scotland at a cinema and is scheduled to last until 7 January.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:07:37 GMT
'We want a flood scheme decision - one way or another'
A council is asked to take forward or drop a £68m scheme to protect a flood-prone part of Dumfries.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:34:19 GMT
Aberdeenshire schools reduce hours over rising flu cases
Aberdeenshire Council said some pupils have been asked to take online lessons at home.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:01:05 GMT
Overturned lorries 'scattered like ninepins' during Storm Bram
Andy Paterson compared the scene on the M74 overnight to a zombie movie.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:28:58 GMT
Strathclyde University announces plans to cut 70 jobs
The university says it needs to save £35m but a union is calling for no compulsory redundancies.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:33:52 GMT
Union warns 'inaction' could sabotage shipyard's survival
The biggest union at Ferguson Marine warns time is running out to help the yard recover from the ferries controversy.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:22:14 GMT
Jazz and folk 'institution' to close after 75 years
The Blue Lamp has been open in Aberdeen since 1949 but will shut this month due to rising costs.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:37:31 GMT
Sound of Mull may have had a system of look-outs to warn of invaders
A researcher suggests the chain of beacons could have alerted communities to Viking fleets.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:54:22 GMT
Life expectancy in Scotland increases to pre-pandemic levels
The average life expectancy for 2022 to 2024 was 77.12 years for men and 81.06 years for women, according to the National Records of Scotland.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:02:03 GMT
BBC to show Scotland's first World Cup game since 1998
The BBC will broadcast Scotland's first World Cup match since 1998, when they take on Haiti on 14 June, plus their final group match against Brazil and England's group match against Ghana.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT
Botched tweakments: 'Nothing is regulated'
And why the Tartan Army might want to check their social media history.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 06:20:10 GMT
Scotland fans spend thousands to realise World Cup dream
Tartan Army foot soldiers have shelled out for flights, pre-booked hotels and are now turning their attention to match tickets.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:36:37 GMT
How is Scotland's economy performing - and how can it improve?
An annual report shows some good, bad and middling aspects of Scottish productivity - and there are no easy or quick fixes.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:33:40 GMT
'Prisoner release is only a short-term solution'
Overcrowding problems at Barlinnie Prison's are not likely to disappear due to erly release and the building of new prisons.

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 09:34:52 GMT
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:24:57 GMT
Does Scotland's 'Instagram Highway' need a reboot?
Highland communities and businesses will have their say on the NC500's future after overtourism concerns.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:24:44 GMT
Is there a future for carbon capture and storage in Scotland?
Academics say the Acorn project in Aberdeenshire is facing difficulties, but the company insists it is viable.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:40:04 GMT
Scottish Power liable for worker's asbestos death, court rules
Robert Crozier died after developing cancer from asbestos exposure while working for Scottish Power.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:50:21 GMT
Fears raised over future of island dental service
Uist is to be left without any permanent dentists early next year after services were centralised.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:34:19 GMT
Aberdeenshire schools reduce hours over rising flu cases
Aberdeenshire Council said some pupils have been asked to take online lessons at home.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:07:37 GMT
'We want a flood scheme decision - one way or another'
A council is asked to take forward or drop a £68m scheme to protect a flood-prone part of Dumfries.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 06:10:06 GMT
Rare public display for Mary Queen of Scots' final letter
The letter was written in the cell where Mary had been imprisoned for 19 years, just hours before she was executed.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:42:17 GMT
Rohl confident of finding Rangers 'balance' - gossip
Rangers head coach on January transfer window hopes as Celtic winger ramps up comeback.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:34:20 GMT
Why have Nancy's tactics board & green shoes caused consternation?
Why have a mini tactics board and a pair of trainers caused a stir within Scottish football this week?

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