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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 16m

EXCLUSIVE: Army insiders have spoken out against an AI-powered rebrand of a new regimental logo which 'looks like some tourist tat' The exclusive story and whistleblower comments 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 50m

Humza Yousaf has sparked backlash from figures in the independence movement after suggesting the UN could help to broker a deal to break the 'impasse' between Holyrood and Westminster 🗣️ 'Are we really saying that Scotland is a problem for others to fix?'

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Backlash as Humza Yousaf says UN could 'break indyref2 impasse'

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h

What has Ian Blackford learned since leaving frontline politics? 🤔 The former SNP Westminster leader joins The National editor Laura Webster in the studio to discuss the independence movement, the UK's economic challenges and his return to the business world 👇

The UK is on a path to DECLINE | Ian Blackford on his Scottish independence vision

Two years after stepping back from frontline Westminster politics, ...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h

After almost nine years behind bars in India, Jagtar Singh Johal is finally out of prison – but he is still not free to return home to Scotland, Martin Docherty-Hughes writes ✍️ 👉 www.thenational.scot/politi...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 1h

Kemi Badenoch has claimed the new leader of Scottish Labour 'actively supports' a second independence referendum👇

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Kemi Badenoch claims Scottish Labour leader 'actively supports' indyref2

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h

If the UK can reconsider its relationship with the EU, it cannot keep insisting that Scotland’s relationship with the UK is settled for a 'generation', Paul Kavanagh writes ✍️ 👉 www.thenational.scot/politi...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h

A teenager has been arrested following the death of a 21-year-old in a Scottish city centre👇

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Teen arrested after death of 21-year-old in Scottish city centre

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 2h

Pro-Palestine rallies led by students and staff have taken place at Edinburgh and Glasgow universities this afternoon 👇

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has identified his 'key regret' from Nicola Sturgeon's time as SNP leader👇

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Ian Blackford identifies key 'regret' from Nicola Sturgeon's time as SNP leader

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

The slogan 'Zionism equals racism' is divisive at a time when we need more unity, not less, Henry Maitles writes ✍️ 👉 www.thenational.scot/politi...

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: John Swinney has hit out at Tory plans to strip the Scottish Parliament of powers if they win the next General Election👇

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John Swinney warns Tory devolution plans pose ‘very direct threat’ to Holyrood

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Around 200 University of Edinburgh staff and students are protesting against the institution's ‘complicity in genocide’ Protesters are telling our reporter on the ground that they are "sick and tired of calling on the university over the last three years to cut its ties with Israeli firms"

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 3h

NEW: Ruth Davidson has suggested that Labour are opening the door to a 'unilateral declaration of Scottish independence' 👇

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Ruth Davidson shares fear of 'unilateral declaration of Scottish independence'

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 4h

EXPLAINED: On Tuesday, it was revealed that BBC Scotland is set to become 'online only' - but what does that actually mean? 👇

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The BBC Scotland channel is leaving TV – but can I still watch it?

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h

NEW: Tory plans to strip the Scottish parliament of powers if they win the next General Election have been condemned as 'nonsense' 👇

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'Nonsense': Outrage over Tory plans to strip powers from Scottish Parliament

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h

If we fail to address aggressive behaviour early on, we perpetuate a culture that lets boys off the hook and expects girls to put up and shut up, Kaukab Stewart writes✍️ 👉 www.thenational.scot/politi...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 5h

Donald Trump is engaged in a destabilisation campaign of UK politics with a high degree of co-ordination and planning, David Jamieson writes✍️ 👉 www.thenational.scot/politi...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

Reform UK have advertised for at least 12 'journalists' to join their national newsroom 👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

The alarm has been sounded over the number of traffic cones being placed on top of Glasgow’s iconic Duke of Wellington statue 👇

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Calls for crackdown on iconic Glasgow statue traffic cones

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

A French mayor has been tear-gassed after stepping between riot police and students during mass protests over school conditions👇

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French mayor tear-gassed while shielding students from riot police

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 6h

EXCLUSIVE: A self-proclaimed 'film nerd' has unearthed a 100-year-old Scottish movie that could rewrite the history of the industry – but had to spend over three years fighting to have his discovery acknowledged 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7h

NEW: The Conservatives will review devolution and strip the Scottish parliament of powers if they win the next General Election🚨 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 7h

A metal detectorist has said it is 'quite extraordinary' to have discovered his second Bronze Age hoard in just two years👇

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Metal detectorist finds his second Bronze Age hoard in Scottish Borders in two years

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 8h

A Scottish ferry route has been cancelled for the fourth year running, prompting anger from the local community👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 8h

🚨There are queues of traffic on a busy Scottish road after a rush-hour incident 👇

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Queues of traffic on busy Scottish road after rush-hour incident

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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 8h

A 72-year-old man has died after being hit by a van in the car park of a Scottish hotel👇

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Man dies after being hit by van in Scottish hotel car park

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 8h

EXCLUSIVE: There is an 'arguable' case that St Andrew Rector Stella Maris was subjected to disability discrimination and racist treatment by university officials, a review has found 👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9h

John Swinney has referred himself to independent advisers after being accused of misleading parliament 👇

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John Swinney refers himself to independent advisers over misleading parliament row

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9h

NEW: Senior figures from across Scotland's independence movement, including the Scottish Greens, will take centre stage at this year's SNP conference 👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 9h

NEW: A human rights body has warned of 'clear human rights failures' in the south of Scotland👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 19h

Tomorrow's front page: Senior figures from across Scotland’s independence movement will take centre stage at this year’s SNP conference, with a cross-party panel event taking place

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21h

The Tories have been condemned over plans to invest £10 billion in creating a new 'iron dome' aimed at defending Britain and its overseas bases 🗣️ 'Genuine security is about far more than weapons systems'

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Tories blasted over plans for £10 billion Israel-inspired British ‘Iron Dome’

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 21h

A spokesman for John Swinney has accused Tory and Labour MSPs of 'making mischief' after they demanded the First Minister correct the record over his claims about pensions 👀

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John Swinney spokesman blasts 'desperate' Tory and Labour MSPs over pensions row

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22h

The Senedd has backed the Plaid Cymru Government’s motion calling for a review of the Barnett formula 🚨

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Welsh parliament backs calls for Barnett formula review

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22h

The Scottish Government will 'explore every option' to save the 377 workers at risk from the planned closure of a chemical manufacturer in Grangemouth, Stephen Flynn has said 👇

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Scottish Government to ‘explore every option’ to save 377 Grangemouth jobs

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22h

Musicians, actors and stars are warning that 'we cannot afford to step backward' and are calling for action on Garvaghy Road See the full list here 👇

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The 43 stars, actors and musicians calling for action on Garvaghy Road

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 22h

A senior Tory politician has compared the Scottish Greens to Oswald Mosley's fascist 'blackshirts' It comes after co-leader Ross Greer said Zionism is racist and described the creation of Israel as 'an act of ethnic cleansing'

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Scottish Tory veteran compares Greens to 'blackshirts' after Zionism comment

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23h

BREAKING: Noel Gallagher, Susan Sarandon, Kneecap and Irvine Welsh are among dozens of high-profile figures urging the UK Government to appoint an independent international mediator to resolve the Garvaghy Road dispute.

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23h

John Swinney has argued that Scotland should have the right to choose its constitutional future, agreeing that the question of independence should be treated the same as revisiting Brexit 👇

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If Britain can revisit Brexit, Scotland can revisit independence, says John Swinney

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23h

A man who died after being seriously injured in a disturbance involving several men in Glasgow city centre has been named as Daniel Colrain 👇

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Man who died after being seriously injured in Glasgow city centre assault named

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 23h

EXCLUSIVE: The SNP have urged Andy Burnham to 'wake up' and take urgent action rather than offer 'jam tomorrow promises' as the Prime Minister reportedly considers delaying plans on a key policy pledge

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SNP urge Andy Burnham to 'wake up' as key policy pledge delayed

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Campaigner and Hue and Cry musician Pat Kane is optimistic about AI. How does that square with being in the creative industries? Watch our latest debate on AI data centres in Scotland, featuring Pat Kane and Coll McCail Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Celtic Connections has unveiled the first wave of its 2027 programme, with global stars, Scottish music legends and one-off collaborations set to take over Glasgow this January 👀

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15 Celtic Connections shows everyone will be talking about in 2027

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The BBC has hit back at Reform UK after they claimed Question Time is secretly 'packed' full of critics of Nigel Farage’s party

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BBC hits back at Reform UK's Question Time 'audience plant' claim

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If Britain can rethink Brexit, why can't Scotland rethink independence? ✍️ First Minister of Scotland John Swinney says the logic is the same and should apply to Scotland deciding its constitutional future 👇

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

EXCLUSIVE: A council decision to waive affordable housing requirements for private new-build developments in Glasgow has been branded 'shameful' by a tenants' union👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has been urged to reverse its decision to axe its 'essential' coverage of the World Pipe Band Championships👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A Scottish city’s car parks have once again been targeted by scammers – with drivers warned that payment does not require a QR code 👇

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Scottish city car parks hit by QR code scammers as council issues warning

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Scottish rockers Twin Atlantic have cancelled their UK tour just days after releasing their new album

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Scottish rock band cancels UK tour in shock announcement days after new album launch

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The UK has threatened to expel Israeli diplomats over a decision to close the UK consulate in East Jerusalem👇 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...