Most voters want Holyrood to set Scotland's future relationship with the EU after Brexit

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.After Uddingston and Bellshill MSP Richard Lyle recently announced his retirement, the SNP are due to select a new candidate to stand in next year’s Holyrood election.And it’s down to five contenders – with the balloting currently open until Friday, November 6.One member hoping to succeed Richard is Anum Qaisar-Javed, a modern studies teacher who would become Scotland’s first female Muslim MSP if elected.“I

Rangers dressing room.The Ibrox hero revealed an old answering machine message in which he impersonated 007 came back to haunt him before an Old Firm derby.McCoist was left speechless when Connery entered the Celtic Park dressing room to give the striker a dressing down over the impression.The legendary Scots actor passed away aged 90 at the weekend and the news prompted McCoist to recount the hilarious encounter on his official Instagram."I used to, back in the day of answering machines, I did

sex with an ex is mens' favourite.Nine out of ten males in Scotland have revisited past sexual encounters in their dreams compared to just over half of women.The second most popular dream for men is when a sex session goes embarrassingly wrong - 76% of males have had this dream.Meanwhile, women fantasise in their sleep about people they know, with erotic dreams about friends and colleagues taking the top spots.In third place for men was an erotic dream about an orgy, experienced by 72% of men.

Scottish Greens must aim to return a record number of MSPs at next year's Holyrood elections, the party's co-leaders will say today.Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater will tell members that environmental issues must be at the forefront of voters' mind and will defend their party's record at the Scottish Parliament over the last four years.The Scottish Greens' virtual conference began yesterday with a speech from Harvie calling for all Scottish Government contracts to be subject to trade union

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A new pro-independence party has been launched ahead of next year's Scottish Parliament elections by a Renfrewshire councillor and a former SNP MSP.Councillor Andy Doig and Chic Brodie - who represented South Scotland in Holyrood from 2011 to 2016 - have joined forces to create Scotia Future, with the party aiming to fight for both constituency and list seats next May.Pipped as the party of "real

Ed Sheeran’s most prized possessions in a charity auction. The Shape of You singer has donated a number of his childhood items to raise funds for causes in his home county of Suffolk, reports the Mirror.

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Nicola Sturgeon must resign if she is found to have misled the Scottish Parliament, a senior MSP has said.The First Minister has faced questions after she initially told Holyrood she first heard of complaints of sexual misconduct against Alex Salmond at a meeting with him in her home on April 2, 2018.It was later revealed the SNP leader had been made aware of the allegations in an informal meeting with his former chief of staff Geoff Aberdein on March 29 of that year – four days earlier.Lib Dem

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A sheriff said a drunk driver who crashed into anti-terrorism bollards outside the Scottish Parliament was lucky not to be shot by armed cops.Anthony Oldham was speeding in a souped-up Vauxhall Vectra when he lost control and careered into the steel bollards, wrecking the vehicle.The 26-year-old, who was disqualified from driving at the time, then punched a taxi driver who tried to come to his aid.Police

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.Scotland has a long history (and fascination) with the supernatural, with faeries, witches and ghosts playing a big part in our cultural history.It'll come as no surprise then, that when it comes to our pubs and bars its not just the spirits in bottles that capture our attention.From the Green Lady to the Blue Boy, here are some of the stories behind Scotland's most

published by Public Health Scotland - with 389 of those in the Hamilton area.

SNP members face a gruelling selection battle as 144 Nationalists race to become the party's candidate in just 32 Holyrood constituencies, the Record can reveal. Next year's Scottish Parliament election has already seen a huge number of people declare their ambition to become an MSP for the pro-independence movement.

harassment complaints against Alex Salmond.The First Minister is already being investigated over accusations she broke the rules relating to meetings with her predecessor and an adviser.But in another round of accusations, Sturgeon is said to have misled the Scottish Parliament about what she knew and when.Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton made the allegation and called for the remit of independent adviser James Hamilton’s inquiry into her conduct to widen.He said: "This would allow an independent

Scottish Government’s leading advisors has said lockdowns are not the best way to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks. Professor Devi Sridhar, chairwoman of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh, has stated that research shows strict lockdown policies have not been proven to be the most effective across the world.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Today marks the 104th year that the Erskine charity has been caring for veterans.The first wounded veterans admitted to the Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors and Soldiers arrived on October 10, 1916.A total of 13 patients came through the doors of the pioneering hospital when it opened over a century ago. They came from throughout Scotland to the newly opened hospital, to be fitted with

covid lockdown protests.Owners and employees from bars, pubs and restaurants across Scotland's two main cities joined forces tonight in a peaceful protest.The hospitality workers dumped leftover ice outside the City Chambers in Glasgow and the parliament building in Edinburgh in a symbolic gesture about the new ‘draconian’ coronavirus measures.Organisers said the action “symbolises that we've been put on ice for the next 16 days” and is a drastic warning that “the hospitality industry in

Scottish Parliament tomorrow. Protesters plan to gather at Holyrood to rally against new tough restrictions.

housing rights campaigner has warned rapid gentrification in Glasgow's east end is forcing working class communities out of the picture. The claims come after Dennistoun's inclusion on Time Out's top 10 list of the coolest neighbourhoods in the world.