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A middle aged couple on a sandy beach in the sunshine

Scotland

Scotland records hottest day of year as travel disruption warnings issued

A temperature of 29C was recorded at Dyce on Tuesday.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Electricity pylons and wind turbines, with a mountain in the background

Scotland

£29bn SSEN infrastructure investment could support 10,000 jobs in north Scotland

The electricity operator has set out the economic benefits associated with its plans.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 24 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

A ScotRail train on the platform at Edinburgh Waverley

Scotland

Rail passengers in Scotland warned hot weather could lead to disruption

Network Rail Scotland said that its teams are keeping a close eye on conditions.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

People using ‘cruel’ glue traps face up to a year in prison

A ban on the use of the pest control method will be introduced from next month.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 24 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

North-east Scotland approaching ‘Goldilocks zone’ for energy transition – expert

Professor Paul de Leeuw, of Robert Gordon University, spoke as a report warned that up to 18,000 jobs could be lost in the next decade.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 23 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Aberdeen South MP Douglas Lumsden speaking into a microphone

Scotland

New MP Douglas Lumsden urges next PM to ‘get Britain drilling again’

The Tory spoke out after being sworn in at the House of Commons.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 22 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

A view of wild flowers, with a beach in the background

Scotland

UK set to swelter in up to 38C as extreme heat warning expanded

The Met Office said the baking heat could last until at least Thursday.

By Rosie Shead, Press Association · 21 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

People on Tynemouth beach in the north-east of England

Scotland

Weather warnings expanded as UK to swelter in up to 38C heat

On Sunday, an amber extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office was expanded to last from Monday until Thursday.

By Rosie Shead, Press Association · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

A woman welcomes the sun at Stonehenge, Wiltshire

Scotland

Thousands gather for summer solstice as UK braces for sweltering heatwave

Forecasters have said there is ‘growing confidence’ this week could break the record for the hottest June temperature.

By Rosie Shead, Press Association · 21 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Starmer leadership uncertainty ‘perhaps influencing’ indyref meeting – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister had said he would meet the Prime Minister as early as June to discuss a possible referendum.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Model wearing dress made from bags for life

Scotland

Pretty rubbish? Dress made from recycled bags-for-life highlights climate change

It will be shown during the Edinburgh Climate Festival on June 27.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 17 Jun 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Labour accused of ‘destroying’ North Sea jobs ahead of Aberdeen by-election

Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho claimed Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy is more willing to take oil from Russia or Qatar than Aberdeen.

By Rhiannon James and Harry Taylor, Press Association Political Staff · 17 Jun 2026 · 3 min read