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Scotland

Alan Cumming and Shirley Henderson to star on stage together for first time

A History Of Paper will open at the Pitlochry Festival Theatre in August.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Former council leader guilty of sex offences due to be sentenced

Jordan Linden led the SNP administration in North Lanarkshire before his resignation.

By Neil Pooran and Lucinda Cameron, PA Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

John Swinney insists ‘momentum with the SNP’ ahead of Holyrood election

The SNP leader spoke out ahead of voters across Scotland going to the polls on Thursday.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

St Andrews rector questions lack of inquiry into alleged breaches of protocol

Stella Maris was reinstated to her position in March following a successful appeal against her dismissal.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Anas Sarwar urges Scots to back him for first minister to ‘save the NHS’

The Scottish Labour leader made the plea two days before voters go to the polls in the Holyrood election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Thursday’s elections could be ‘Starmageddon’ for PM, Stephen Flynn warns

The SNP leader said results of elections in Scotland, England and Wales could go badly for Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Free buses could ‘make a real difference’ to Scots, Green Gillian Mackay says

The Scottish Green co-leader spoke out about her party’s flagship policy ahead of the May 7 Scottish election.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Almost three in five Scots agree all police should have Tasers, poll finds

The Scottish Police Federation believes rolling the devices out to more officers would make police safer.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 5 May 2026 · 3 min read

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Scotland

Allergy management must be introduced in Scottish schools, teachers warn

Teachers are calling on the Scottish Government to follow Westminster’s newly introduced Benedict’s Law.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Football fan’s Scots-Brazilian snacks become culinary hit for World Cup

Jimmy Main’s Brazilian wife inspired him to bring food from the two cultures together to create a dish never seen before.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 5 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 4 May 2026 · 3 min read

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Lib Dem housing policy a ‘win-win’, says party leader

The Scottish Lib Dems have pledged to build 10,000 homes for key workers.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 4 May 2026 · 2 min read