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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:02:16 GMT'We need housing help in the Budget - or I will never be independent'
People in Scotland tell BBC News what they need to hear in Shona Robison's Scottish Budget.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:00:23 GMTScotland's papers: Budget tax pleas and MSP's 'missing mug' inquiry
A review of the front page stories from the daily newspapers in Scotland.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:03:54 GMTHow many firefighters does it take to rescue a swan from ice?
The cygnet was stuck in an icy pond in Edinburgh for four days before the fire service were called to help.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:02:44 GMTBringing back Scotland's ancient pine forests
Conservationists are working to restore the Caledonian pine forest to boost the country's bio-diversity.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:27:20 GMTTributes paid to 'extraordinary musician' John Wallace
Former Royal Conservatoire principal Prof John Wallace who played at Charles and Diana's wedding, has died at the age of 76.
Scotland Herald
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:47:57 +0000Scottish Budget 2026 live as Shona Robison sets out tax and spending plans
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the Scottish Budget - her final before stepping down in May. What will be in the tax and spending plans?
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:40:28 +0000Bid to demolish vacant city office building to build 15-storey student tower
A Glasgow architecture firm has submitted a planning application for purpose-built student accommodation in the city centre.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:10:20 +0000Study reinforces that flapper skates are beginning to recover in Scotland
A 'ground-breaking' study has reinforced that flapper skates are beginning to recover in Scotland.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:50:05 +0000'Significant milestone': ScotRail records busiest December under public ownership
ScotRail recorded its busiest December since public ownership began, with 7,866,187 passenger journeys made across Scotland’s Railway during December 2025.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:58:31 +0000Distillery investigates whether aluminium could replace glass bottles for its whisky
One of Scotland’s smallest distilleries is working with scientists to find out whether aluminium could replace glass bottles for its Scotch whisky.