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Evidence backing under-16 social media ban limited, Children’s Commissioner says

Nicola Killean, the Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland, responded to a UK Government consultation on the issue.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 29 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Warning over digital destruction of childhood as youngsters admit online overuse

Children First warns Scotland is ‘sleepwalking’ into crisis.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 26 May 2026 · 2 min read

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Scotland

New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 25 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Scottish Government urged to act on ‘alarmingly high’ smoking death figures

Figures showed an estimated 7,085 deaths in 2024 were attributable to smoking.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 19 May 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Smoking death rate almost five times higher in Scotland’s poorest areas

While the estimated number of deaths from smoking has fallen, the rate of deaths is 4.7 times higher in the poorest areas than it is the richest.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland political editor · 19 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

New technique enables scientists to ‘hear’ black hole collisions

Experts said the process is similar to how music production software can correct a singer’s pitch if it is off key.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 13 May 2026 · 4 min read

Stephen Allan poses for a photograph while on holiday

Scotland

Wearable medication device can help heart failure patients, study finds

The device and drug combination was trialled at 20 hospitals around the UK.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 11 May 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

Cybercriminals struggling to adopt AI in their work, research suggests

Researchers analysed discussions from the CrimeBB database.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 4 May 2026 · 2 min read

Excavating underwater at Loch Bhorgastail

Scotland

Wooden platform found hidden under Neolithic artificial island in loch

The island is situated in a loch on the Isle of Lewis.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 4 May 2026 · 4 min read

Microscope image of cells during the division process

Scotland

Study of cellular ‘light switches’ could spark new cancer treatments

The eight-year project is a collaboration between the University of Dundee and the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Germany.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 29 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

An illustration of an RFA One rocket flying through the sky

Scotland

Space rocket company eyes summer launch window as it applies for licence

Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has for the first time specified a potential launch window no earlier than July 1.

By Neil Pooran, Press Association Scotland News Editor · 27 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

Workers walking on the pavement outside British Land offices

Scotland

Landlord British Land hikes guidance amid strong demand from AI firms

The FTSE 100 company saw shares lift higher in early trading on Tuesday as a result.

By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor · 21 Apr 2026 · 2 min read