European visitor numbers to Scotland jump 19% in year
Overseas tourism to Scotland rose by 10% in a year while the number of European tourists jumped 19%, according to new figures.
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Urgent inquiry into European election ‘debacle’ demanded by Scottish Government
An inquiry must be held as “a matter of urgency” after EU citizens living in the UK were denied the chance to vote in the European Parliament election, according to Mike Russell.
Fall in number of non-UK citizens living in Scotland, new figures reveal
The number of citizens from outside the UK living in Scotland has remained broadly stable in the past year, according to official figures.
Equal pay settlements offered to thousands of Glasgow City Council workers
Payments of up to £100,000 are being offered to council workers in a long-running equal pay row.
Thousands of pupils strike in demand for action on climate change
Thousands of schoolchildren across Scotland have taken part in another day of strikes to demand urgent action to tackle climate change.
Boy, 14, charged after rape investigation
A teenager will appear in court in connection with the rape of a woman in Fife earlier this year.
Sturgeon raises concerns of ‘hardline Brexiteer’ in No 10 after May quits
It is “deeply concerning” a “hardline Brexiteer” could become the next Prime Minister and threaten a no-deal exit from the EU, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Scotland poses a challenge for Boris Johnson, admits Tory MP
Tory leadership favourite Boris Johnson realises he faces a “challenge” in winning over voters north of the border, a Scottish Conservative has said.
Finance Secretary to lead celebrations at Glasgow Caledonian University
Derek Mackay will be a keynote speaker at a day celebrating research at Glasgow Caledonian University.
Schoolchildren to strike again in demand for action on climate change
Pupils across Scotland will once again demand urgent action to tackle climate change in the second global school strike.
Classroom of children a day could fall into poverty, think tank warns
The Scottish Government needs to take urgent action to stop the equivalent of a classroom of children a day from falling into poverty.
Polls close after Scots turn out to elect MEPs
The polls have closed after people cast their votes to elect Scotland’s six MEPs, with candidates now facing a wait until Monday to discover the final results.
National police and fire services ‘failing to deliver savings as promised’
Centralisation of Scotland’s police and fire services has failed to deliver the savings and improved services it promised, according to a Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP.
Party leaders join Scots at polls to elect MEPs
Scots are going to the polls to elect the country’s six MEPs, with party leaders amongst those turning out to vote.
Yacht missing for more than 24 hours found
A yacht with one person on board has been found more than 24 hours after it was reported overdue.
Police on standby as Scots go to the polls in European election
As voters go to the polls to elect Scotland’s new MEPs, police will deploy extra officers in case of any disturbances.
Scots voting in European elections almost three years after Remain vote
The European elections should never have taken place – but now that they are it is no surprise they are all about Brexit.
Almost 70% of Scots choosing to holiday at home, new report suggests
Domestic tourists to and from Scotland are helping to boost the number of “staycations” being taken around the Britain, according to a new report.
Sturgeon pledges commitment to renewables businesses in Scotland
The Scottish Government will do everything in its power to ensure businesses in the renewables sector flourish in Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Davidson’s ‘conversion to arch-Brexiteer is complete’, Sturgeon claims
Nicola Sturgeon has accused Ruth Davidson of transforming into an “arch-Brexiteer” as the Scottish Conservative leader is “cosying up to Boris Johnson”.
Fresh calls for fatal accident inquiry after killer’s appeal rejected
A bereaved father has called for a full inquiry to be carried out after his son was stabbed to death while his attacker was “unlawfully at large” on a home detention curfew.
Scottish house prices up 3.3% in a year, new figures show
House prices in Scotland have risen by 3.3% year-on-year, according to new figures.
Air departure tax U-turn sparks anger from aviation industry and tourism firms
Aviation industry representatives and tourism organisations have jointly requested an urgent meeting with Nicola Sturgeon after the Scottish Government’s U-turn on a new air departure tax.
UK Government must reverse austerity policies, says Communities Secretary
The UK Government must recognise the damage caused by austerity and change course on policies that are causing poverty and inequality to rise, the Scottish Government has said.
Homeless pregnant women and children could be further protected
Legislation to prevent homeless households with pregnant women or children being put up in temporary accommodation for more than a week could be extended.
Charity raises concerns as hen harrier disappears in Cairngorms
A hen harrier has disappeared in the Cairngorms National Park.
Brexit preparations ‘costing Police Scotland £300,000 a week’
Police Scotland is spending more than £300,000 a week on extra officers who have been taken on to help the force prepare for Brexit, the chief constable has revealed.
Councils urged to be brave on workplace parking charges
Strong political leadership will be key if Scottish councils choose to introduce a workplace parking levy, MSPs have been told.
Second EU referendum ‘could set precedent for new independence vote’
Ruth Davidson has said she fears a second EU referendum could set a precedent in Scotland.
Kirk has ‘vital’ role in Scotland’s national life, says First Minister
The Church of Scotland plays a “vital” role in national life, Nicola Sturgeon has said.