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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned that private investment alone cannot solve Scotland’s deepening housing emergency, calling for long-term public funding commitments to be central to any future strategy. The statement comes in response to the final report of the Housing Investment Taskforce, a Scottish Government-commissioned group established to explore how to unlock more investment for new homes across the country. Chaired by Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP, the taskforce brought together lenders, local authorities, housing associations, and investment bodies — including the Scottish National Investment Bank — to consider new approaches to delivering affordable and market…

They call themselves the Steely Striders — and on Sunday 1st June, under sun, rain, and even a near-miss with hail, ten members of KR Group Scotland’s extended team walked 18 miles across Aberdeenshire for a cause close to home. The company — a specialist in steel fabrication, cladding, and project management services — took part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk 2025, raising £1,855 for Men in Mind, a local mental health charity offering peer support groups across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. This effort brings KR Group Scotland’s 2025 fundraising total to nearly £4,000 — a sum that speaks volumes about the…

In a case that has stirred debate across Scottish classrooms and social media platforms, a former physics teacher who branded herself online as a “good teacher gone bad” has been struck off the teaching register after sexually explicit images from her OnlyFans profile were viewed by senior pupils at her school. Kirsty Buchan, 34, from Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire, taught at Bannerman High School in Glasgow’s east end. She had been operating a paid-for OnlyFans account under the pseudonym Jessica Jackrabbit, which she also advertised through Instagram — an account visible to pupils. Last week, the General Teaching Council for…

It’s been a glittering ride for the Scotland captain. But as murmurs grow louder around Liverpool’s interest in Milos Kerkez, Andy Robertson finds himself staring into the kind of uncertainty he’s rarely had to deal with. One thing’s clear — he’s not planning to go quietly. Eight Years of Glory and Grit at Anfield Andy Robertson’s been more than a left-back for Liverpool — he’s been an institution. A relentless engine down the flank. A vocal leader. A fan favourite. He’s seen the Reds rise to dizzying heights under Jürgen Klopp, lifting the Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup and…

Edinburgh, Scotland – Former Scotland international cricketer Majid Haq has accused the sport’s governing structures of racial discrimination, harassment, and victimisation, after being removed from what would have been a historic umpiring role earlier this month. Haq was due to officiate the Scotland A vs Nepal international fixture, a match that would have marked him as the first Scottish-born South Asian to umpire an international cricket game on home soil. Instead, he was removed by the Cricket Scotland Match Officials Association (CSMOA) in what has since become the subject of a formal complaint—filed on his behalf and now being assessed…

Argyll, Scotland – Once seen as lagging behind its urban counterparts, rural Scotland is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse of digital innovation. From livestock tech in Aberdeenshire to immersive tourism in the Highlands, a quiet revolution is unfolding across the nation’s most remote landscapes—driven by grit, creativity, and strategic support. And the world is taking notice. Out on the Edge, Leading the Charge For decades, the narrative was simple: real innovation happened in cities—where capital, coworking spaces and high-speed internet came as standard. But according to Rachel Ross, CEO of Elevator, that script no longer holds. Having worked with over…

A political storm is brewing between Holyrood and Westminster after a dramatic U-turn on winter fuel payments by the UK government left Scottish ministers scrambling to assess its impact — and potentially forced to revisit their own devolved policy. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said Scottish ministers were not consulted on the announcement by new Chancellor Rachel Reeves, which will restore annual payments of up to £300 for pensioner households in England and Wales — a reversal of an earlier Labour cost-cutting plan that sparked heavy backlash. Now, there are growing fears that Scottish pensioners — particularly those with modest…

A merger between two of Scotland’s biggest farming co-operatives could reshape the agricultural landscape for over 4,000 farmers and crofters, creating one of the largest machinery rings in the UK with a turnover topping £100 million. If approved next month, Laurencekirk-based Ringlink Scotland Ltd and Highland Business Services Ltd (HBS) will unite under a single name, bringing together decades of resource-pooling expertise across the Highlands, Argyll, Angus, and Fife. For farmers facing rising costs and labour shortages, this could be a timely shift. Why this merger matters now Machinery rings aren’t new in Scotland. But this proposed merger feels like…

He’s only 13, but he’s already got a national record and a crowd of stunned adults watching him solve a Rubik’s Cube in under six seconds. Meet Scotland’s youngest speedcubing star—and listen up, because he’s got three tips that just might change how you look at the world’s most famous puzzle. On a quiet weekend in Edinburgh, inside a bright but ordinary school hall packed with chairs and quiet tension, a Rubik’s Cube spun to a blur in the hands of Lewis McGregor. When the timer stopped, the screen flashed 5.81 seconds. Gasps, then cheers. A new Scottish under-14 record.…

From transformative vision to cautious reform, the SNP’s once-bold care agenda faces a final, scaled-back vote A Shadow of the Original Promise When Nicola Sturgeon first unveiled plans for a National Care Service (NCS) in 2021, it was hailed as the most ambitious policy of the devolution era. Inspired by the founding of the NHS, it aimed to centralise social care under a single national body, improving standards, access, and accountability across Scotland. Fast forward to 2025, and that vision lies in political ruins. Today, MSPs will vote on the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill—a diluted version of the original legislation,…