Bonfire Night set to be 'dry and cold' with patchy cloud cover across Scotland

The Great British Bake Off. Producers are urging people north of the border to get involved in the next series after the show's youngest ever contestants proved to be one of its biggest hits.

Dennis Canavan, who was chair of the 2014 pro-independence campaign, said an IndyRef2 could be held in the months after the Holyrood election next May.The former Labour MP pointed to the example of 1997 when Tony Blair's new government held a vote on whether to proceed with Scottish devolution in September after being elected just five months previously.The issue of when to call an IndyRef2 has become a major talking point as opinion polls have consistently shown the SNP is on course to win a

Scottish Conservative leader insisted he was "in it to win it" when asked if he had any chance of ousting Nicola Sturgeon in May 2021.

Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene on Oxgangs Park shortly after midnight on Saturday, November 14.

who will get vaccinated first in a statement to the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

breakthrough drugs are given the formal green light in time.Scotland's health secretary Jeane Freeman set out the timeline and who will get vaccinated first in a statement to the Scottish Parliament.She said one million people could be vaccinated by the end of January.Freeman said it will be among the "biggest civilian logistical challenges in our lifetime".The first wave of vaccine distribution, from December to February, will go to frontline health and social care staff, older residents in

Perth and Kinross are being asked to have their say on next year’s council budget.

straight to your inboxAll 24 nations to participate in next summer’s European Championships have now been confirmed following last week’s playoffs.Scotland, Hungary, Slovakia and North Macedonia joined those previously qualified for the tournament and now there is confirmation on all the groups and fixtures for the tournament.As is always the case, Manchester City fans will be keeping a keen eye on the finals to not only watch their team’s stars in the tournament but also to gauge potential

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.The Conservative party has chosen a candidate to contest Derek Mackay's seat in next year's Scottish Parliament election.Julie Pirone - who stood at last year's general election in Paisley and Renfrewshire North - will look to turn the Renfrewshire North and West seat blue when voters go to the polls next May.Since 2011, the seat has been held by former finance minister Mr Mackay, who was suspended by the

1970s disco classic Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara is on course to return to the Top 40 after becoming Scotland’s unofficial Euro 2020 anthem.

1970s disco classic Yes Sir, I Can Boogie by Baccara is on course to return to the Top 40 after becoming Scotland’s unofficial Euro 2020 anthem.

education  secretary is under pressure to cancel next year's school exams after Wales decided to scrap them in full. John Swinney  has so far only confirmed limited plans to call off National 5 exams but press ahead with Highers for Scots pupils.

News : “My brother and I were passing the abandoned building around 8pm on Monday night.

Joe Biden to the city for next year's COP26 conference, local leaders have said.Heads of state from around the world are expected at the SEC on Clydeside for the United Nations climate change conference in November 2021.And the leader of Glasgow City Council has said the president-elect should "bring a waterproof" in preparation for the unpredictable autumnal Scottish weather.Biden has already promised to introduce the boldest package of environmental measures of any US leader in history during

Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament later today on lockdown levels across the country.The First Minister and her Cabinet will this morning sign off the latest set of restrictions for all 32 local authority areas before they are announced at Holyrood this afternoon.Sturgeon warned Scots yesterday it was "unlikely" there will be an easing of restrictions in any part of the country - but some council areas could see them tightened.A five-tier framework to set local

Remembrance Sunday. The donation, described as "significant and meaningful" is made every year and will go toward the charity 's education project.

police chief has vowed to catch mindless yobs who caused chaos across Scotland on Bonfire Night. Investigations are underway after officers and fire crews were attacked with fireworks and other missiles in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Greenock on Thursday night.

Nicola Sturgeon has slammed the thugs who attacked emergency services on Bonfire Night and failed to follow strict lockdown rules on outdoor gatherings.