The National | Latest Scottish News, Politics, Opinion, Sport and more

CHRISTMAS OFFER

| Jingle all the way to our Christmas offer - receive a free M&S gift card from us!

Updated

Kirsten Oswald ruled herself out of as a leadership contender for SNP's Westminster group

Kirsten Oswald to step down as SNP deputy leader at Westminster
KIRSTEN Oswald has announced she will step down as the SNP's deputy Westminster leader.

A Yesser outside the UK Supreme Court on the day it blocked indyref2 from going ahead

UK voters back indyref2 to go ahead next year, poll finds

Drag Queen Storytime was due to take place at the DCA in Dundee on Saturday morning

Children's show hosted by drag queen cancelled after 'abusive threats'

Matt Hancock says ministers were told Covid could kill 820,000 people in UK

Matt Hancock: UK ministers reacted to huge Covid death toll prediction with a 'shrug'

EXCLUSIVE

EXCLUSIVE Supreme Court ruling 'not the end of the road' for Scottish independence, expert says

Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake said it is important to establish the facts after a senior MP was reportedly accused of a series of assaults

Tory MP rape claims must be properly investigated, minister says

COMMENT

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said the 'duck test' would inform when it was the right time to hold indyref2

COMMENT Michael Russell: Colonial echoes in Westminster's denial of Scottish democracy

Teachers across Scotland are set to strike over a dispute with the Scottish Government over pay

SCHOOL STRIKES Here are the Scottish schools closing in December due to teacher strikes

The MS Victoria will now host Ukrainian refugees until June 2023, the Scottish Government has confirmed

Ukrainian refugees to spend five more months on cruise ship in Edinburgh

Independence supporters march past Holyrood (Credit: Stewart Attwood)

COMMENT The Yes movement is forging ahead with our eyes open and renewed focus

Just Stop Oil activists threw red paint over the plush glass-fronted flagship Edinburgh office earlier this year

EXCLUSIVE Scotland Office refuse to disclose grafitti damage costs at Edinburgh HQ

Demonstrators take part in the Fridays for Future Scotland march through Glasgow ahead of the first anniversary of the Cop26 summit in Glasgow

COMMENT The kids are not alright – it's up to us to give them reasons to believe

Ian Blackford announced yesterday he was quitting as the SNP's chief in Westminster

WATCH SNP MP becomes first to back Stephen Flynn to replace Ian Blackford

Stephen Flynn is seen as the most likely candidate to lead the SNP at Westminster

LETTER National readers weigh in on who should succeed Ian Blackford

After Wednesday's launch, it was quite inarguable that “Independence is normal”.

Special Report Second edition of Scotland the Brief supplies undecided voters with facts they seek

Sajid Javid will not stand as an MP at the next General Election

Former chancellor Sajid Javid to stand down as Tory MP at next General Election

The Tories claim the First Minister breached the code by failing to properly record a meeting with Jim McColl, then Ferguson Marine boss

FERRIES ROW Tories accuse Nicola Sturgeon of ministerial code breach over ferry meeting

LETTERS Lady Hussey's racism must not be excused as an 'age thing'

Sex workers fear proposed rules will put them out of business

Scottish council has right to set strip club limit at zero, court told

Trending Across Scotland

England star withdraws from World Cup squad due to 'personal reasons'

Who is Saint Andrew and why is he celebrated in Scotland?

Scottish hotels named in list of the UK's best boutique locations

When is St Andrew's Day 2022 and why do we celebrate it?

Is St Andrew's Day a bank holiday and will I get a day off?

Blackouts could hit Scottish homes tonight amid warning over power usage

News

Protesters occupied the foyer of the Scottish Power building in Glasgow on Saturday

Protesters occupy Scottish Power HQ over rising energy bills

TransPennine Express services are among those which will be affected by the new wave of strikes

More rail strikes announced as unions slam Tory Government

Mark Kerr, inset, was sentenced at the High Court in Paisley for a number of sex attacks on children

Ex-SNP councillor caged for sex attacks on children

Jonathan (pictured) has lived through two world wars, the rise and fall of the British Empire and has just turned 190

Jonathan, the world's oldest tortoise, turns 190 years old

Infowars host Alex Jones has filed for personal bankruptcy in the face of a damages bill of around $1.5bn for conspiracy theories he spread about a school shooting

Infowars host Alex Jones files for bankruptcy as $1.5bn Sandy Hook damages bill looms

Keir Starmer and Anas Sarwar on a visit to Stalks and Stems in Glasgow's Southside

Starmer calls for change for Scotland 'in the Union' on visit to Glasgow

Loading...

Andrew Tickell: Why the Supreme Court indyref2 judgment won't stop independence

Lesley Riddoch: Eigg locals should serve as an inspiration to the Yes movement

The REAL Scottish Politics: It's time for SNP to be more disruptive in Westminster

Kevin McKenna: Adolescent insults should not meet serious questions on indy

Action beyond current inertia is needed to win the battle for indy

Here's the potential issues with a de facto indy vote – and how we can overcome them

Joanna Cherry: We must listen to our opponents to help us tackle their views

Our Scotland

best of scotland

5 winter activities that don't involve skiing

best of scotland 5 winter activities that don't involve skiing

best of scotland

Author Julia Donaldson opens up about latest movie based on her book

best of scotland Author Julia Donaldson opens up about latest movie based on her book

best of scotland

Meet the makers who specialise in using only the finest Scottish materials

best of scotland Meet the makers who specialise in using only the finest Scottish materials

best of scotland

Ricky Ross unveils his favourite places and memories of Scotland

best of scotland Ricky Ross unveils his favourite places and memories of Scotland

best of scotland

Restaurant review: The Palmerston in Edinburgh

best of scotland Restaurant review: The Palmerston in Edinburgh

best of scotland

New book explores how whisky has affected our culture and communities

best of scotland New book explores how whisky has affected our culture and communities

Mackays Hotel in Wick was among the award winners on the night

Best pubs and hotels in Highlands revealed at top awards ceremony

BEST OF SCOTLAND

'We push every single day to make sure we are setting high standards'

BEST OF SCOTLAND Best of Scotland: Think local, eat global at Stravaigin

Community

LETTER

Stephen Flynn is seen as the most likely candidate to lead the SNP at Westminster

LETTER National readers weigh in on who should succeed Ian Blackford

LETTERS

LETTERS Lady Hussey's racism must not be excused as an 'age thing'

Read more articles

Sport

Doddie Weir was described as a 'hero' on and off the pitch

Scotland's political leaders pay tribute to Doddie Weir at Holyrood

England manager Gareth Southgate

England star withdraws from World Cup squad due to 'personal reasons'

Scottish national team

The Scottish Greens are calling for paywalls on Scotland international football matches to be ditched

Scottish national team Paywalls for Scotland football matches 'must be ditched' for Tartan Army anniversary