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Scotland’s Constitutional Question is Back Before Holyrood

The First Minister’s first major programme debate of the new Parliament will ask MSPs to support a call for Westminster to devolve the power to hold another independence referendum. John Swinney will put Scotland’s constitutional question back before Holyrood on Tuesday, when the Scottish
Economy·Featured·Scottish News

Scotland’s Food Price Cap Row: What the Evidence Actually Shows

Scottish politicians have argued over whether ministers should cap prices on essential supermarket goods, but the available evidence points to a more complicated position than either side’s slogan allows. A proposal to cap the price of essential supermarket items has become one of the

Tom Hunter’s 250 Taxpayer Claim Collapses Under Scotland’s Own Tax Data

Sir Tom Hunter has argued that Scotland risks pushing away the people who fund public services,

Scotland, As the Data Finds It

A national portrait of Scotland through land, homes, people, services and power. A thousand years from

Ness Engineering Expansion Shows the Value of Skilled Local Firms in Shetland

Sumburgh based Ness Engineering is expanding its existing site with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
Environment·Scottish News

Highland Council Secures National Recognition for Climate and Energy Leadership

Highland Council has been recognised on the national stage after its Climate and Energy Team secured a major win at the APSE
by Andrew Robertson
31 March 2026
Community·Scottish News

Monumental Industry Meets Fine Art in Aberdeen’s Latest Exhibition

A new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery casts a compelling eye over the vast machinery and human endeavour that have come to
by David McDonald
31 March 2026
Infrastructure·Scottish News

Overnight Campervan Parking Trial Set for Burghead as Moray Council Tests Managed Tourism Approach

A new pilot scheme permitting overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes is now underway in Burghead, as Moray Council seeks to balance
by James Stewart
31 March 2026
Economy·Scottish News

Poverty in Scotland Holds Steady as New Data Reveals Deepening Structural Pressures

The latest poverty statistics released by the Scottish Government offer a picture that is, at first glance, deceptively calm. Beneath the surface
by John Campbell
27 March 2026
Economy·Scottish News

Rural Heating Costs Return to Parliament as Ministers Defend Limited Support for Oil Users

Households in off grid areas face renewed scrutiny over energy costs, as ministers cite targeted support while MPs describe widening price pressures
by John Campbell
26 March 2026
Economy·Scottish News

Scottish Farm Incomes Rebound Sharply After Difficult Year

Farm incomes across Scotland staged a notable recovery in 2024–25, rising by nearly a third after a bruising decline the previous year,
by John Campbell
26 March 2026
Environment·Scottish News

Scotland Sets Out Sweeping Climate Blueprint to 2040

The Scottish Government has unveiled an expansive new roadmap to net zero, setting out more than 150 measures designed not merely to
by Andrew Robertson
24 March 2026
Economy·Scottish News

Shetland Council Responds to Audit Warning of £134m Budget Gap

Shetland Islands Council has acknowledged the scale of its financial challenge after a national audit highlighted a projected £134 million budget gap,
by John Campbell
11 March 2026
Policy and Government·Scottish News

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Shetland Islands Council has banned the indoor storage and charging of electrically powered bikes and scooters across all of its premises, citing
by James Stewart
10 March 2026
Scottish News·Transport

Ferry overhaul delays affect Whalsay and Bluemull routes

Shetland Islands Council has announced further disruption to ferry services serving Whalsay and the Bluemull Sound route after drydock works on one
by James Stewart
3 March 2026
Community·Scottish News

Canadian Hercules to Join Ayr Air Show Line-Up

The Royal Canadian Air Force will bring its CC-130J Hercules to the International Ayr Show – Festival of Flight next month, with
by David McDonald
24 August 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

Falkirk Council Approves New Gaelic Language Plan

Falkirk Council has signed off its third Gaelic Language Plan, setting out measures to support the language and culture locally over the
by James Stewart
24 August 2025
Economy·Scottish News

Argyll and Bute Support Drives Business Growth, Jobs

Argyll and Bute support drives business growth and new jobs Argyll and Bute Council’s Business Gateway service supported more than 450 businesses
by John Campbell
18 August 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

Taxi checks carried out across Aberdeenshire in joint safety operation

ABERDEENSHIRE — Dozens of taxis and private hire cars were stopped and inspected in a joint operation by Aberdeenshire Council Licensing Standards
by James Stewart
18 August 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

Edinburgh Joins Core Cities — But What’s Really In It?

Edinburgh has become the 12th member of Core Cities UK, a group that claims to champion urban policy change—but critics might ask
by Modern Scot Editorial Team
9 April 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

East Dunbartonshire Extends Public Consultation on Economic Development Strategy

Council seeks broader input to shape plan for jobs, investment and local resilience EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE — East Dunbartonshire Council has extended its
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Infrastructure·Scottish News

East Renfrewshire to Resurface 45 Roads and 15 Pavements in £3.5m Upgrade

Major investment to target residential streets across all council wards beginning in April EAST RENFREWSHIRE — A £3.5 million investment will fund
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

East Lothian Approves Expansion of Holiday Lodges at Whitekirk Hill

Second phase of development gets green light as part of broader tourism investment near North Berwick EAST LOTHIAN — Plans to expand
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

East Ayrshire Adds QR Codes to Bins to Simplify Community Issue Reporting

New feature builds on success of ‘Report It!’ system, making it easier for residents to flag local concerns EAST AYRSHIRE — Reporting
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Community·Scottish News

Dundee to Host National Cycling Conference as City’s Active Travel Ambitions Gain Momentum

Event returns to the city for the first time since 2018, showcasing infrastructure progress and plans for a cycle-friendly future Scotland’s national
by David McDonald
8 April 2025
Environment·Scottish News

Environmental Surveys Begin Along River Nith Ahead of Flood Protection Work

Dumfries and Galloway Council launches major ecological assessment to safeguard wildlife during construction Dumfries and Galloway Council has begun a series of
by Andrew Robertson
8 April 2025
Policy and Government·Scottish News

Clackmannanshire Council Launches Citizen-Led Transformation to Rethink Public Services

£1 million Transformation Fund to back community-driven solutions on housing, mental health, and economic opportunity Clackmannanshire Council has approved a bold new
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Infrastructure·Scottish News

Argyll and Bute Emerges as Testbed for Future of Drone Technology

Successful trials open door to permanent drone hub at Oban Airport and expanded rural services Argyll and Bute is positioning itself as
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Energy·Scottish News

Angus Council to Raise Electric Vehicle Charging Tariffs from April 2025

Price hike aims to support network sustainability and future investment amid rising demand Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Angus will face higher
by John Campbell
8 April 2025
Infrastructure·Scottish News

BT Seeks Public Feedback on Plan to Remove 19 Aberdeenshire Phone Boxes

Residents have until April 28 to weigh in on proposed cuts to rural telecommunications infrastructure BT has launched a public consultation on
by James Stewart
8 April 2025
Transport

Early Morning Inverness to Heathrow Service Returns After Two Decades

A change to the British Airways timetable restored early morning departures from Inverness to London Heathrow, allowing same day return travel for
by Modern Scot Editorial Team
28 March 2019
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