Tayside and Fife to be as hot as Portugal as heatwave endures…following thunderstorms
Tayside and Fife will be hit by sweltering heat and thunderstorms as erratic weather moves across the UK.
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Ruth Davidson says Scots will judge new PM Boris Johnson on his actions
Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson has conceded there is “scepticism” about Boris Johnson becoming the UK’s next prime minister – but has vowed she will judge him on his actions.
Indyref2 planning more important than ever with Johnson in No 10 – Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon has said it is “more important than ever” for the Scottish Government to plan for a second vote on independence after Boris Johnson won the keys to Number 10.
Giant panda shocked by electric fence at Edinburgh Zoo
A giant panda has suffered an electric shock from a fence in its new enclosure.
Wasp species not seen before in Scotland found at Loch Lomond
A wasp which has never been seen in Scotland before has made its home at Loch Lomond.
Nicola Sturgeon voices ‘profound concerns’ over Boris Johnson as new PM
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted Scotland must have the right to determine its own future as she highlighted “profound concerns” about the new Conservative leader Boris Johnson.
Four in 10 Labour members back Scottish independence, poll finds
Four in 10 Labour Party members back Scottish independence, but a narrow majority still oppose it, according to a new poll.
Swinson will take the party to greater heights – Scottish Lib Dem leader
Jo Swinson will take the Liberal Democrats to to “greater heights” after being newly elected to head the party, the Scottish Liberal Democrat leader said.
100,000 more Scottish businesses since devolution, researchers find
The number of businesses in Scotland has grown by more than 100,000 since devolution, new analysis indicates.
VIDEO: Montrose pays tribute to wartime hero dog Bamse 75 years after death
Montrose paid tribute to a wartime hero canine on Sunday to mark his passing 75 years ago.