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Scotland

Blaze at Fife waste facility continues into fifth day

Fire crews are still dealing with the incident at the landfill site near Ladybank.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 16 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain to stand down

She has been Scotland’s most senior prosecutor, and a Cabinet minister, since 2021.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Computer generated image of what the next generation of jets for the Red Arrows would look like

Scotland

Aircraft manufacturer in line to make new Red Arrows goes into administration

Aeralis Ltd has appointed two administrators.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Man, 19, charged after Celtic v Motherwell referee’s personal details leaked

The man was arrested for data protection offences.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Police say Celtic failed to plan for fan celebrations ahead of Hearts showdown

Celtic will host Hearts in a rare final-day decider for the Scottish league title on Saturday afternoon.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 15 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

CalMac ‘can plan ahead with a level of confidence’ as ferries resume operations

The MV Hebrides is back in action and the MV Isle of Lewis and MV Finlaggan will return in the coming days.

By Ryan McDougall, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Pair questioned over 1988 backpacker murder may join new inquest

The 18-year-old’s death in April 1988 remains one of Northern Ireland’s most high-profile unsolved murders.

By By David Young, Press Association · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Red squirrel kits recovering after being found alone in ditch

It is thought they may have fallen from their nest before being found in Oban, Argyll and Bute, on April 1.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Fashion tycoon Scotland’s richest person for fifth year in row, rich list shows

The latest edition of The Sunday Times Rich List has been published.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Man who stored guns in shipping container jailed for seven-and-a-half years

Robert Weir pleaded guilty to firearms and drug offences at the High Court in Glasgow in March.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 15 May 2026 · 2 min read

Russell Findlay pointing his finger as he speaks to the media

Scotland

Back Tories to prevent ‘SNP patsy’ winning Aberdeen by-election, says Findlay

A by-election will soon be triggered following the resignation of former SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn, who now sits in Holyrood.

By Craig Paton, Press Association Scotland Deputy Political Editor · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Trump says ‘tough’ for Starmer to survive without energy and immigration shift

The US president, who has had a fractious relationship with the Labour leader over Iran, stopped short of saying he should quit.

By Nicholas Lester, Press Association · 15 May 2026 · 3 min read