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The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has raised the alarm after new data showed parts of the country’s river network are under serious pressure — even after recent rainfall. One northern river has already crossed a key environmental threshold, signalling deepening drought concerns. One River Hits 'Significant Water Scarcity' It’s official: the River Helmsdale in Sutherland has now entered Significant Water Scarcity, SEPA confirmed this week. That’s not just a bureaucratic label — it means that river flows have dropped below a recognised low-flow level for 30 straight days. The benchmark here is known as Q95 — the level that’s exceeded…

The Scottish Football Association isn’t waiting around. With Steve Clarke entering the final stretch of his contract, SFA chief Ian Maxwell has admitted they’re already scanning for a potential new boss — just in case. Clarke has brought Scotland back into the spotlight, leading the national side to two consecutive Euros. But his future remains uncertain, and behind the scenes, the wheels are turning. Clarke's Contract Clock Is Ticking Steve Clarke signed on the dotted line in May 2019. It wasn’t just any appointment — it was one loaded with expectations and a touch of desperation. Scotland had missed major…

Scotland’s future offshore wind landscape is up for debate—and everyone’s invited to the table. The Scottish Government has kicked off a public consultation on its updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy (SMP-OWE), with proposals designed to balance energy ambitions with local environments and communities. It’s not just another bureaucratic document—this plan will shape where, how, and how much offshore wind power Scotland builds in the coming years. A new blueprint with old lessons The 2025 draft plan builds on the 2020 version, but this isn’t a quick refresh. It's a much deeper rethink of how offshore wind should…

Physics grads eyeing a future in Scotland just got a major boost. The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is now offering scholarships worth £7,000 — roughly Rs 7 lakh — to international students enrolling in its full-time postgraduate Physics programs this September. And the best part? No lengthy paperwork or applications. Eligible students are automatically considered once they pay their deposit. Simple route, serious reward Strathclyde has made the process refreshingly straightforward. From June 2 to July 31, 2025, students can register for their Physics MSc or MPhil programmes. Once they pay the required course deposit, the £7,000 scholarship kicks…

In the quiet early hours of Wednesday morning, the sound of collective prayer filled a chamber in Edinburgh as around 300 people gathered for the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland—an annual event that this year took aim at some of the country’s most pressing social challenges. Held in the capital with members of the Scottish Parliament, charity leaders, and faith representatives in attendance, this year's breakfast placed special emphasis on vulnerable and marginalised groups—from the homeless and young people to families overwhelmed by debt. Representatives from Christian charities working across Scotland and beyond joined hands in solidarity, among them CAP…

The UK Government has delivered its first Spending Review since 2021, setting firm departmental spending limits through the end of the decade and sharpening the fiscal outlook for devolved administrations—Scotland included. Covering day-to-day (resource) spending through 2028–29 and capital (investment) spending to 2029–30, the review provides a long-overdue map of how Westminster plans to allocate public funds in a constrained economic environment. While no seismic changes were unveiled, the Spending Review formalizes key trends that will directly influence Scotland’s block grant via the Barnett Formula—especially in light of the UK Government’s renewed focus on fiscal discipline and value for money.…

Two major solar farms are on the table in Fife and Angus, and if approved, they could power tens of thousands of homes—while bringing over £1.3 million to local communities. Perthshire-based BLC Energy, in partnership with TRIO Power, has filed official planning applications for a pair of large-scale solar and battery storage developments. One near Cupar, the other outside Forfar. If the numbers hold, together they could generate 100MW of clean electricity and store just as much. Sun, Storage, and Community Cash These aren’t your average solar fields. Both sites—West Springfield Solar and BESS in Fife and Cossans Solar and…

St Andrews has done it again—cementing its place at the peak of Scottish higher education and rubbing shoulders with the UK’s academic giants. The Complete University Guide 2026 just dropped, and St Andrews isn’t just holding steady—it’s climbing. This year, the historic university not only retained its position as the top-ranked university in Scotland but also placed within the top four across the entire UK. A significant feat. But what’s really caught eyes? The sheer sweep of its subject-specific rankings, with major leaps in everything from English to Biological Sciences. A Familiar Name at the Top, but the Gap is…

FALKIRK — Up to 400 jobs are at risk at one of Scotland’s most prominent manufacturing employers after Alexander Dennis confirmed plans to shift its bus production operations from Scotland to England. The company, a major name in the UK’s transport manufacturing sector, announced on Wednesday that it is “considering” ending production at its Falkirk factory and winding down its Larbert site once current orders are fulfilled. The proposed move would see manufacturing consolidated at its facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. The news has triggered alarm among staff and unions, with deep concerns about the economic and social fallout in…

GLASGOW — In 1945, Clement Attlee challenged a battered post-war Britain to imagine something better. His manifesto, Let Us Face the Future, offered a bold, moral vision. It wasn’t just a campaign slogan—it became the blueprint for the NHS, the welfare state, and the notion that government could be a force for good. Eighty years on, Scotland finds itself in another defining moment. But this time, there's no post-war consensus or political courage fuelling a great national renewal. Instead, we're gripped by drift. And today’s young workers? Many feel betrayed. A Generation Let Down This isn’t just about economic mismanagement…