Michelle Obama to speak at charity dinner in Edinburgh
Former first lady Michelle Obama is to speak about her time in the White House at a special fundraising dinner in Edinburgh.
Scotland
Scotland plans new laws that demand 90% emissions cut by 2050
Scotland is to legislate for tougher action on climate change, with ministers proposing new laws that would require emissions to be cut by 90% by 2050.
Tattoo organisers hope to reach a billion people through expansion programme
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo wants to reach an audience of a billion through an international expansion programme.
Independent Scotland could emulate best-performing small economies, report says
An independent Scotland could emulate the world’s most successful small economies, providing the country with an economic boost that is equivalent of £4,100 per person, a new report will argue.
Young musicians offer incredible optimism for Scotland, says Nicola Sturgeon
The talent of young musicians from disadvantaged communities creates a feeling of “incredible optimism” for Scotland’s future, the First Minister has said.
Sir Richard Branson visits site of first Virgin UK hotel in Edinburgh
Sir Richard Branson has said he hopes to help regenerate part of Edinburgh’s Old Town as he visited the city for a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of his first UK hotel.
Solo rower in third bid to cross the North Atlantic Ocean
An island adventurer has set off on his third attempt to row solo across the North Atlantic Ocean to his home in the Hebrides.
Two missing children may have travelled to Manchester
Police are searching for two children missing from Ayrshire who are thought to have boarded a train to Manchester.
Marine rubbish plea after deer die with rope tangled in antlers
A campaign to reduce the amount of litter in Scotland’s waters has been stepped up after images of a stag with rope tangled in its antlers were released.
Dundee hardware store probed in investigation into death of Annalise, 22
Police investigating the death of a 22-year-old woman have carried out a probe at a Dundee hardware store.
Donald Trump’s UK visit could be extended for golf trip in Scotland
Donald Trump’s visit to the UK could be extended in order for him to play a round of golf.
Police appeal as two hen harriers disappear in ‘suspicious circumstances’
Two hen harriers have disappeared in suspicious circumstances, prompting an appeal by police and conservationists.
John Swinney under fire over £50m school attainment funding
A £50 million cash pot aimed at helping efforts to reduce the educational attainment gap could end up instead paying to “simply maintain basic services” in Scotland’s schools, Labour has claimed.
Schools to get £50m to help reduce attainment gap
Scores of schools across Scotland will share £50 million in funding as the Scottish Government continues efforts to close the educational attainment gap.
New £140m distillery development tipped to boost visitor numbers
Visitors to a famous distillery are expected to double after the completion of a £140 million development.
Brexit has made Britain more welcoming to immigrants – Michael Gove
Brexit has led to Britain adopting one of the warmest attitudes in the EU towards migration and strengthened unionism, Michael Gove has said.
Independence report will not be sugar-coated, Nicola Sturgeon says
A report set to restart the debate on Scottish independence will be “frank about the challenges” Scotland faces, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Pair arrested over 1988 murder of German backpacker
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a German backpacker in Northern Ireland 30 years ago.
Fire crews leave Arthur’s Seat after tackling large wildfire
Firefighters have left Arthur’s Seat after a 10-hour operation to stop a large wildfire on the Edinburgh landmark.
Person injured as wildfire breaks out across Arthur’s Seat
A person has been injured after a large wildfire broke out across Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.