Scottish NHS could face 'most difficult winter in history'

Scottish independence could take place as soon as 2021, a senior SNP MSP has said. Mike Russell, the government's constitution secretary, said he was "quite sure" a potential IndyRef2 could take place by the end of next year.

boathouse on the shores of Loch Tay sound? The glass fronted Osprey's stilts lie in the water of the loch itself and the house offers beautiful views of the changing colours of the hills from its secluded position on the loch's shores.Things to do: Other than colourful walks around the shores of the loch itself and a visit to the nearby Fortingall Yew, outdoor types can even enjoy a spot of trout fishing.

work hard to earn and re-earn the respect of people across the constituency.” The selection contest follows the announcement from incumbent MSP Mr Neil that he will be standing down after 22 years serving at the Scottish Parliament, including a decade as Shotts representative.

Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.Scottish Twitter users have shared their shock after discovering that the word 'outwith' is only used in Scotland.A flurry of posts saw users discover the term is only native to our bonnie lands, and not used further afield.

www.tamfest.co.uk. The main event will take place on Sunday, October 25.

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser to express concern that people were being given insufficient time and information to arrange the fitting of £220 of new safety equipment in little over three months.Alex Neil, the Airdrie & Shotts MSP, was also among those campaigning for an extension to the original deadline of February 1 2021, saying the original “notice being given to homeowners is too little, too late” – and also says financial help should be made available for the work.Sign up for the new

Get the stories that interest you straight to your inbox every day with our personalised newsletterA new tiered set of lockdown restrictions could come into force across Scotland by November 2.First Minister Nicola Stugeon today confirmed she will meet party leaders to discuss latest thinking on a new strategy.A draft strategic document is set to be published by the Scottish Government later this week.It will include a review of the current testing system, support for businesses and the various

Scottish independence as men, the country's top pollster has said. The 2014 referendum on breaking away from the UK saw more men than women backing the Yes side - but that gender gap in attitudes has since largely vanished, according to recent opinion polls.

universities failed to reduce capacity in halls of residence, despite knowing the need for physical distancing to stop the spread of coronavirus. An investigation by the BBC has found that the Covid -19 outbreak in student halls was “an accident waiting to happen”.

Click here for more news from the Airdrie and Coatbridge AdvertiserCentral Scotland colleague Mr Griffin told how he and wife Stephanie –  both of whom are former North Lanarkshire councillors – have suffered miscarriage on four occasions.He said: Although we have three beautiful, healthy children, for whom we are thankful beyond words, my wife has been pregnant seven times.“Each miscarriage was devastating and had a tremendous impact on our lives, from the physical pain Stephanie suffered, to

Scottish Labour has adopted the decriminalisation of drugs as official policy.The moves by the party came after the Daily Record’s campaign to treat drug addiction as a health issue rather than a criminal one.Since our bold front page declaration in July last year, the SNP voted at its party conference to adopt a similar stance.Scottish Labour’s slow pace of reform frustrated senior MSPs like health spokesperson Monica Lennon and Neil Findlay, who have constantly argued for the party to adopt a

Christmas decorations and begin filling our homes with festive feels. But while many are looking forward to putting up the tree and buying new baubles and sparkly trinkets to make it extra special this year, there’s a group of people out there filled with fear at the prospect of what might happen once it’s up.

Low-income families will soon be able to apply for a new Scottish Government administered child benefit providing financial support to help with day-to-day living costs.

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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

whale has been found dead on a Scottish beach. The juvenile mammal was spotted by a dog walker after rescue attempts failed.

Scottish ministers'  handling of coronavirus as markedly better than their  UK counterparts. The Survation survey of more than 2,000 Scots - carried out for pro-independence group Progress Scotland - shows 67% believe the Scottish Government is competent, while 70% viewed  Boris Johnson's  Cabinet as not competent.