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Scotland

All-women shortlist announced for debut crime writer prize

The winner will be announced on September 18.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 28 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

A hand holding a haggis on top of a whisky barrel

Scotland

US urged to ‘make haggis legal again’ ahead of World Cup

Simon Howie Butchers, based in Perthshire, is launching a petition for a law change across the Atlantic which warns ‘no haggis, no party’.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 22 May 2026 · 2 min read

Someone at the fruit n' veg section of a supermarket

Scotland

Government food price caps would be ‘preposterous and idiotic’, say supermarkets

A Government minister denied plans for price caps but confirmed that it is holding talks with supermarkets amid concerns over rising inflation.

By Helen Corbett, Henry Saker-Clark, Pol Allingham and Helen William, Press Association · 20 May 2026 · 5 min read

Scotland

‘Exceptional’ tartan archive gifted to the nation

The collection includes tartans created for Queen Victoria.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 18 May 2026 · 3 min read

A woman holding a framed painting of Vesuvius erupting

Scotland

Image of Vesuvius erupting by painter said to have witnessed it fetches £25,000

An Eruption of Vesuvius in 1774 was painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 2 min read

Black and white photo of a group of men standing in front of a football pavilion

Scotland

Historic ‘belly button of world football’ site given protected status

Historic Environment Scotland has recognised the remains at First Hampden in Glasgow.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Snooker game show Big Break to return with Paddy McGuinness and Stephen Hendry

The popular game show will return to BBC Two nearly two decades after it last aired.

By Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association Entertainment Reporter · 12 May 2026 · 2 min read

Charles meeting Sir Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood at the King’s Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall

Scotland

Rod Stewart congratulates King for putting Trump ‘in his place’

Charles and Camilla were joined by celebrities and performers for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the King’s Trust at the Royal Albert Hal...

By Stanley Murphy-Johns, Press Association · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Sturgeon and Beano among big names at this year’s Dundee Book Festival

The festival runs from June 19-21, with most tickets costing £5.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Cast announced as Trainspotting: The Musical prepares for UK tour

The show will tour the country after its West End debut.

By Casey Cooper-Fiske, Press Association Senior Entertainment Reporter · 11 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Archaeologists find evidence of illicit centuries-old whisky still

The team made the discovery in Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 3 min read