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Scotland

SSE reports dip in profits amid multibillion-pound investment

The power company said pre-tax profits dipped by 1% to £1.84 billion for the year to March.

By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor · 28 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Scots warned of ‘devastating’ impact of energy bill hike

People are already struggling to pay their bills at the lower rate, charities have warned, after a 13% price hike was announced.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 27 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Warnings over very high risk of wildfire issued

The fire service said that even a single spark can quickly escalate.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 27 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Alan Cumming: ‘I feel the hatred towards myself’

The Scottish actor stars in Russell T Davies’ new LGBT+ drama, Tip Toe.

By Lynn Rusk, Press Association · 27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Rare burrowing city water voles relocated ahead of drainage works

The voles are said to be of national significance.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 27 May 2026 · 3 min read

Money is stacked on top of an energy bill

Scotland

Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

The average household using both electricity and gas will see an increase of about £18 per month.

By Josie Clarke, Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent · 27 May 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

Birds of prey in Scotland persecuted 182 times over 10 years – study

The RSPB documented cases of raptors being shot, poisoned and trapped,

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 27 May 2026 · 2 min read

Smoke rising from a grass fire in Einburgh

Scotland

Firefighters still at scene of grass fire near Arthur’s Seat almost 24 hours on

The alarm was raised early on Monday evening.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 26 May 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Firefighters work through night tackling grass fire near Arthur’s Seat

Several fire appliances went to the scene near the ruins of St Anthony’s Chapel

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 26 May 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Oil and gas has long-term future if UK Government backs industry, report says

The decline of the North Sea is being accelerated unnecessarily, the Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 26 May 2026 · 3 min read

People enjoy the hot weather on Bournemouth beach in Dorset

Scotland

Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records

The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature.

By Pol Allingham, Press Association · 25 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Ministers told to ‘urgently address major shortcomings’ in data centre policy

Campaigners at Action to Protect Rural Scotland described the situation as ‘shocking’.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 25 May 2026 · 3 min read