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A Roman brooch sits on a black background

Scotland

Rare Roman brooch found by metal detectorist to go on show for first time

The exhibition Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire opens in November.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 5 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Scotland

New research shows projected offshore wind could cover 11% of North Sea by 2050

The Heriot-Watt University-led study worked around the scenario if all current political commitments to North Sea offshore wind were built.

By Rachel Keenan, Press Association Scotland Politics Reporter · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Scotland

Stonehenge altar stone may have travelled from Scotland via glacier – study

Scientists said the mystery of how the six-tonne, sandstone monolith travelled 435 miles to Salisbury Plain is ‘widely debated’.

By Nick Forbes, Press Association Scotland · 4 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Side view of John Swinner, who is wearing a hi-vis vest and hard hat while speaking

Scotland

Swinney steps up calls to end ‘Westminster rip-off’ over energy

The SNP leader is campaigning in Aberdeen on Saturday ahead of the Aberdeen South by-election on June 18.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 30 May 2026 · 4 min read

two firefighters viewed from behind, next to a fire engine

Scotland

Firefighters tackle wildfire in Pentland Hills near Edinburgh

There were six fire engines at the scene at the height of the incident.

By Lucinda Cameron, Press Association Scotland · 29 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Teenage boy becomes 12th person to die in water-related incidents amid heatwave

The hot weather has attracted many to open water swimming, resulting in a number of deaths.

By Jordan Reynolds, Press Association · 29 May 2026 · 2 min read

People punting along the River Cam in Cambridge

Scotland

Heavy rain to hit parts of UK on Saturday after record-breaking hot spell

Temperatures on Friday will remain above average for much of the UK, and potentially in the high 20s in the south and east, the Met Office said.

By Jordan Reynolds, Press Association · 29 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Boy, 16, who died in water at Stirlingshire beauty spot named

Charlie Noble’s body was recovered from Bracklinn Falls near Callander on Thursday evening.

By Press Association Scotland · 29 May 2026 · 1 min read

Scotland

Miliband as chancellor would be ‘ultimate insult’ to oil and gas workers – SNP

Richard Thomson is the SNP candidate for the Aberdeen South by-election next month.

By Katrine Bussey, Press Association Scotland Political Editor · 29 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

SSE reports dip in profits amid multibillion-pound investment

The power company said pre-tax profits dipped by 1% to £1.84 billion for the year to March.

By Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor · 28 May 2026 · 2 min read

Scotland

Scots warned of ‘devastating’ impact of energy bill hike

People are already struggling to pay their bills at the lower rate, charities have warned, after a 13% price hike was announced.

By Craig Meighan, Press Association Scotland political reporter · 27 May 2026 · 4 min read

Money is stacked on top of an energy bill

Scotland

Household energy prices to jump by 13% from July

The average household using both electricity and gas will see an increase of about £18 per month.

By Josie Clarke, Press Association Consumer Affairs Correspondent · 27 May 2026 · 5 min read