2 June 2026

Scotland Moves Toward a Classroom Smartphone Ban

The Scottish Government plans to consult on legislation to make school learning environments phone free. The move is a recognition that digital life has entered childhood faster than public policy could control it. Scotland is moving toward phone free classrooms

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Glasgow Sets Out Land Plan for 30,000 New Homes

1 June 2026
Glasgow’s new City Development Plan would open up land for more than 30,000 homes while creating new areas for business growth, innovation and regeneration. The draft plan will now move toward approval and public consultation. Glasgow has set out a new long term development plan intended to guide where homes, jobs, transport improvements and regeneration should be directed across the city over the next decade and beyond. City Development Plan 2 has been approved by Glasgow City Council’s Economy, Housing,
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Modern Scot focuses on clear, factual reporting and analysis of Scotland’s civic, cultural, economic and environmental life.

James Stewart

James Stewart

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Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce

Lisa Bruce writes on Scotland’s civic, cultural and public life, with particular attention to power and the structures shaping Scotland.

John Campbell

John Campbell

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David McDonald

David McDonald

Writes on national and regional news across Scotland, with a focus on civic life, communities and public affairs.

Andrew Robertson

Andrew Robertson

Writes analysis on public policy and national developments, focusing on the structures and decisions shaping modern Scotland.