Alex McLeish knows he has a task on his hands getting Scotland in shape
Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he faces a major challenge getting his inexperienced squad up to speed.
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Risk of growing staff shortages after Brexit, says minister
A shortage of skilled workers across Scotland could worsen after Brexit, it has been suggested.
A short history of Scottish humiliations in football
Scotland suffered arguably the worst result in the country’s footballing history as they slumped to a humiliating 3-0 defeat against Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Alex McLeish confident of turning around Scotland’s fortunes
Scotland manager Alex McLeish claimed he was “pretty good at bouncing back” as he brushed off questions over his future in the wake of a 3-0 defeat in Kazakhstan.
Craig Gordon believes San Marino will fancy their chances against Scotland
Craig Gordon has warned that minnows San Marino will be smelling blood as they look to cause another upset against Scotland on Sunday.
Darren Fletcher not happy with Scotland players who made plastic pitch excuse
Former Scotland skipper Darren Fletcher has taken a pop at Alex McLeish’s astroturf absentees after the nightmare in Nursultan.
Public interest test for land transfer ‘powerful tool’
A public interest test for the transfer of significant areas of land would be a “powerful tool” to reform land ownership in Scotland, the Environment Secretary has said.
Scotland slump to humiliating defeat against Kazakhstan
Scotland suffered one of their most embarrassing defeats as two goals in the opening 10 minutes sent them on their way to a 3-0 defeat in Kazakhstan.
Patrick Harvie calls Holyrood security entry system a ‘dystopian nightmare’
Patrick Harvie has compared new security entrance requirements at Holyrood to “something out of a dystopian nightmare”.
Fall in specialist teachers for children with additional needs
The number of additional support needs teachers in Scotland has fallen by more than 400 since 2010, the Scottish Greens have revealed.
Holyrood adopts new policy on sexual harassment
A new policy on sexual harassment has come into force at the Scottish Parliament.
Theresa May must take blame for Brexit chaos, says Sturgeon
Theresa May must take responsibility “for the mess that the UK is in” after blaming MPs for the Brexit chaos, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
ScotRail in ‘last-chance saloon’ over cancellations – Sturgeon
ScotRail is in the “last-chance saloon” over its performance, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Sturgeon: Kindness, compassion and love will defeat proponents of hate
Nicola Sturgeon has made clear her determination to tackle far-right extremism in the wake of the terror attack on two New Zealand mosques.
Smacking ban was ‘lightbulb moment’ in Ireland, says former senator
The introduction of a ban on smacking children in Ireland was a “lightbulb moment”, a politician behind the move has told MSPs as Scotland considers adopting similar legislation.
Police ‘don’t know’ about dog control laws passed almost 10 years ago – MSP
Police officers do not all know about dog control legislation introduced by Holyrood almost a decade ago, MSPs have been told.
Retired Stasi agents questioned over Lockerbie bombing – reports
Prosecutors in Scotland are reportedly investigating retired Stasi agents over the Lockerbie bombing.
Armstrong confident that strength of squad will prevail
Scotland are counting on a much-changed side to get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign off to a winning start in Kazakhstan today but midfielder Stuart Armstrong is confident Alex McLeish’s squad is strong enough to cope.
Double Dons boost for Scots: McLeish set to start Shinnie as McKenna is declared fit for action
Scotland manager Alex McLeish will turn to Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie at left back following the withdrawal of Kieran Tierney and Andy Robertson for today’s Euro 2020 qualifier in Kazakhstan.
Councils need to make fundamental changes to meet demands, new report finds
Scotland’s councils are dealing with rising demands for care and increasing staff sickness rates while day-to-day funding from the Scottish Government has fallen in real terms over the last six years, a new report has warned.
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women witness hate crime in Scotland – survey
Nearly two-thirds of Muslim women in Scotland surveyed have witnessed or experienced Islamophobia.
Procurement reforms have ‘little impact’ on Scotland’s small firms
Reforms aimed at increasing the share of public sector contracts going to Scotland’s small businesses have had “little impact”, a new report has claimed.
Free bus passes bill could top £200 million a year, MSPs told
Extending free bus passes to all young Scots up to the age of 25 could cost as much as £230 million a year, the Transport Secretary has said.
4 main talking points ahead of Scotland’s clash with Kazakhstan
Scotland open their European Championship qualifying campaign in Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Alex McLeish missing momentum ahead of Kazakhstan clash
Scotland manager Alex McLeish admits he fears losing some of the rhythm of their recent triumphs after Kieran Tierney became the latest player to pull out of their Euro 2020 opener.
Government pressured to reveal timetable for minimum student income
Scottish ministers have been urged to set out a timetable for introducing a minimum student income.
Tourist hotel levy for Edinburgh will happen, says tourism secretary
Tourism Secretary Fiona Hylsop has said the Scottish Government will bring forward legislation that could result in a new levy being charged on hotel stays – despite refusing to say if she supports the change.
Kieran Tierney joins fellow Scotland left-back Andy Robertson on the sidelines
Scotland are short of left-backs for their Euro 2020 qualifier in Kazakhstan after Kieran Tierney was ruled out through injury.
McGregor to captain Scots in Kazakhstan, but Tierney ruled out
Callum McGregor will captain Scotland's EURO 2020 qualifying opener against Kazakhstan, however left back Kieran Tierney will miss out through injury.
Kieran Tierney joins fellow Scotland left-back Andy Robertson on the sidelines
Scotland are short of left-backs for their Euro 2020 qualifier in Kazakhstan after Kieran Tierney was ruled out through injury.
Cutting speed limit to 20mph ‘cheapest way to save lives’
Cutting the speed limit to 20mph in residential streets would be the cheapest way to save lives, the MSP behind the plan has argued.
Nearly 100,000 operations cancelled in three years
Nearly 100,000 operations have been cancelled across Scotland’s NHS since 2016.