The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

440 schools across a number of councils were closed on Wednesday – some 18% of the entire school estate – with further closures possible on Thursday.

The last letter of Mary, Queen of Scots goes on display in 2026 for the first time in almost a decade. Deposed from her Scottish throne in 1567, Mary spent 20 years in captivity across Scotland and England before she was executed for plotting against her cousin and captor, Elizabeth…

By the expansionist logic of the president and his advisers, the US is entitled to annex just about anywhere, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

Exceptional talent, world-leading research and government backing is creating an ecosystem in which businesses have everything they need to innovate and expand

Having raced to a £75m valuation in just 18 months, Wordsmith AI, a legal support firm, says that being able to attract and keep a high quality workforce is key to its success

The city known for its pioneering spirit is pivoting to embrace the tech economy, plugging in to Scotland’s digital ecosystem alongside Edinburgh and Dundee

Reporters from the broadcasters Glasgow and Aberdeen offices are taking strike action.

The wintry conditions have brought disruption in the north.

John Healey tells MPs the vessel moved 7.3m barrels of Iranian crude oil, financing terrorism

Nine children and nine adults suffered minor injuries in collision on Wednesday, with two taken to hospital for further treatment

Large swathes of the country will be under ‘danger to life’ warnings on Thursday