Scotland

Two Edinburgh by-elections on Thursday could offer an early read ahead of next May’s council elections.

Readers say the A9 is fine and the real problem is bad driving, not the road itself.

West Highland business leaders are heading to Westminster for a two-day visit to raise the region’s economic priorities with politicians.

Independent candidate Roisin Keirdashian opposes extending pedestrianisation on Queens’ Drive in Holyrood Park, calling it a vital local access route.

Czech swimmer Jakub Kačerovský completed the rare North Channel crossing in 9 hours 35 minutes, with jellyfish causing most trouble.

ScotGov calls for full control over employment law as zero-hours contracts in Scotland rise to 95,000, up 20% in a year.

Governments stand by Inverness Castle investment despite an expected £1.6 million first-year loss and lower-than-forecast visitor numbers.

Scotland’s offshore wind sector faces risks of delay, cuts or cancellation as UK energy plans could affect ScotWind.

SNP urges PM to follow Ireland and cut fuel duty as UK petrol prices hit a four-year high.

Scotland’s zero-hours contract workers rose to 95,000, up more than 20% in a year, despite Labour’s pledge to ban exploitative contracts.