The UK Government has been told the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery has made Scotland 'vulnerable' to supply shortages as the last shipment of jet fuel from the Middle East is to be received this week

Hundreds of creatives gathered in Glasgow’s city centre to protest the 'forced' closure of one of the city’s most cherished cultural hubs after its rent was increased to 'ludicrous' amounts

Taxing air travel should be done in a way that recognises both the environmental damage caused by wealthy frequent flyers and the pressures facing ordinary households. Our plans would allow the wealthy to pay their fair share towards dealing with climate breakdown.

Exclusive: BrewDog is set to liquidate part of its business ahead of an expected sale, The National can reveal www.thenational.scot/news/2589525...

Exclusive: Scottish drinks giant BrewDog could be sold as soon as next month, as bosses at the firm are ‘trying to push through a quick sale,’ staff have been told www.thenational.scot/news/2586020...

BREAKING: Anas Sarwar has suspended MSP Pam Duncan-Glancy following mounting pressure on the Scottish Labour leader after Keir Starmer’s former media chief had the whip removed due to his links with the same convicted paedophile

EXCLUSIVE: A major Scottish studio, which is home to hit BBC series like River City and Shetland, has been sold despite a bold campaign to save the 'vital' creative hub 🔗 www.thenational.scot/news/2...

Exclusive: Scottish alcohol firm BrewDog is to close down its Aberdeenshire distillery and shutter all of its spirit brands, The National can reveal www.thenational.scot/news/2579969...

Exclusive: A game set in Glencoe that lets players rewrite the history around the Scottish Wars of Independence is set to launch on Burns Night www.thenational.scot/news/2578945...

Exclusive: “Common sense has prevailed,” campaigners have claimed after councillors rejected plans for a nine-turbine wind farm in Skye www.thenational.scot/news/2578815...

Exclusive: Scots have been urged to call the police if they spot “offensive” and “racist” banners displayed by a far-right anti-immigration group who have flouted a ban by a local council www.thenational.scot/news/2577230...

Exclusive: The Scottish Government has issued a response to campaigners against Edinburgh Castle's “deeply offensive” cafe name www.thenational.scot/news/2577095...

Exclusive: Scottish islanders have condemned the use of their local airports by the American military after a reconnaissance plane flew so “low” that their homes shook www.thenational.scot/news/2575144...

EXCLUSIVE: BrewDog has announced it has sold its 'Lost Forest' after 250,000 of the trees it planted on the Scottish estate died

EXCLUSIVE: A Scottish pizza oven firm has confirmed that 50 jobs will be lost

NEW: Archaeologists have discovered a 2000-year-old Roman road along with a roundhouse whose residents may have survived a genocide in a park in Stirling

EXCLUSIVE: Police Scotland have refused to release the number of pro-Palestine protesters arrested and charged this year

EXCLUSIVE: The head of one of Scotland’s biggest talent agencies has claimed that there is zero Scottish crew being used by the production company behind Spider-Man 4 while they are filming in Glasgow

NEW: Scottish crew 'shut out' from filming of Spider Man 4 in Glasgow Another major production comes to town - but industry leaders are warning that again, Scottish film and TV workers see no benefit. Top exclusive from our reporter Alasdair Ferguson www.thenational.scot/news/2535949...

In the nosebleed section as the press wait for the First Minister to take the stage where he is expected to speak about Scotland’s creative landscape this afternoon

EXCLUSIVE: A protester who was arrested during a demonstration for holding a sign calling for an end to Israel’s genocide has said he will continue to stand up for his rights and freedom of speech 🗣️ 'Being held in a police cell is nothing like what they're suffering'

I spoke with a former Glasgow bouncer who spent 10 years making his own gangland drama with no filmmaking experience Anton told me his hit series Concrete Jungle has 'opened the door' to other independent creatives after its roaring success this year www.thenational.scot/news/2519145...

REVIEW: Louis Theroux's latest offering is a powerful glimpse into the lives of Palestinians living in the West Bank and those who aim to replace them

EXC: INEOS has been accused of kicking its Grangemouth workers “in the teeth” after acquiring billions of dollars of oil and gas assets in the United States www.thenational.scot/news/2508910...

EXCLUSIVE: Anas Sarwar has been accused of 'foolishly' trying to 'cosy up' with Donald Trump after he said the Scottish Government should embrace business with the US President, 'regardless' of his politics

NEW: Anas Sarwar has been branded “sleekit” after it emerged he met with US President Donald Trump’s son in a secret meeting

EXC: BBC Scotland has been accused of 'needlessly' throwing workers into 'completely avoidable' uncertainty Industry heads have demand an explanation from the broadcaster on how River City jobs will be replaced

Spoke to @alasdairferguson.bsky.social at the @scotnational.bsky.social about the cancellation of River City & my wider concerns at the ongoing crisis facing our industry. It’s a scary time to be working in TV and it’s important to be upfront about that 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2503668...

EXC: A script editor on River City has warned BBC Scotland that axing the show will be a real 'hammer blow' for the Scottish TV industry

Peter Strachan’s research showed 12 of the 164 off screen roles in series 1 were occupied by people from Scotland – 7%. The total number of Scottish staff working in production rose in series 2 to 14, but due to an increase in total staff to 209, the proportion dropped to 6%

NEW: A Scottish director has alleged the BBC's director general told him he is 'wasting his time' in calling for an urgent change in the broadcaster's attitude towards Scottish talent www.thenational.scot/news/2488299...

A 'hidden' door has been found at a historic mansion in Stirlingshire where Bonnie Prince Charlie once stayed as a leak led volunteers to the discovery at the weekend www.thenational.scot/news/2487082...

It’s always nice to be out and reporting in my local area. I spoke to the people in Alloa as the King visited a food bank this afternoon. You can read what the people had to say about his visit below👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2486293...

EXC: Urgent change is needed to address the BBC’s “breathtaking arrogance” in its relationship with Scotland’s screen industry, a leading director has said

NEW: Two 'lynx' have allegedly been spotted in the Highlands as police issue a warning to the public to 'not approach' them Police have confirmed they are assisting specially trained staff from the Highland Wildlife Park in tracing the lynx www.thenational.scot/news/2484366...

I’m a little late sharing this but a trio of young filmmakers are creating a short film inspired by the untold stories of working-class women who gutted herring on Scotland’s east coast They said the idea came from stories their grannies used to tell www.thenational.scot/news/2482691...

Exc: The number of new tartans registered last year has been revealed as one designer explains why more Scots are deciding to create their own www.thenational.scot/news/2484058...

The UK film and TV industry has historically failed to represent people from working-class backgrounds and has built a system designed to keep them out, leading voices from the industry have said ahead of a new documentary. www.thenational.scot/news/2480853...

Scots could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if they are not switched over, as a watchdog and charities express “deep concerns” over potential hardships if alternatives aren’t urgently provided. www.thenational.scot/news/2481013...

Campaigners are calling for plans to charge small boats to use the River Clyde to be scrapped as the move “threatens” Scotland’s sailing community as a petition has been launched. www.thenational.scot/news/2481131...

EXC: Filmmakers are “actively told” not to explore Scotland’s working class history despite it being a “never-ending” rich resource, says actor Peter Mullan He added it’s shocking Scotland’s history has been “confined to the wastebasket” by the BBC www.thenational.scot/news/2480391...

BREAKING: Former first minister Humza Yousaf has confirmed he will step down as an MSP at the next Holyrood election. Story to follow.