Scotland - The Daily Record

*Please note: The news links below will open a new window.

1. The General Election 2026 polling station rules that Scottish voters must follow

   More than 4.2 million people are registered to vote in the Scottish Parliament election in May.

2. Donald Trump calls John Swinney after President agrees to ditch US tariffs on Scotch whisky

   The President spoke with the First Minister for nine minutes after the American leader handed the whisky industry a massive boost.

3. Former Bay City Rollers manager "100% in paedophile ring"

   A witness, giving evidence using the pseudonym Murphy, told how young boys were “groomed” at parties at Tam Paton’s house in Edinburgh in the early 1980s.

4. Strictly star Craig Revel Horwood is in Hamilton this weekend

   The ‘national treasure is bringing his ‘Revelations – Songs Boys Don’t Sing’ show to Hamilton Town House

5. Brit death row wife 'sobs' as killer rapper given lethal injection

   James Broadnax, 37, was executed by lethal injection in Texas after being convicted of the 2008 shootings of two Christian music producers in Dallas, despite his cousin allegedly confessing to the crime

6. Disgraced cop created fake Tinder profile of woman during campaign of domestic abuse

   Christopher Ferguson, 33, repeatedly targeted his victim during their relationship after meeting online

7. Stirlingshire festival promoter welcomes BBC Party in Park date change

   The promoter of the Port of Menteith-based festival praised "supportive" organisers for moving the Stirling event to September - but local business chiefs have raised fears over the switch.

8. John Swinney blasts Douglas Alexander as government relations sour over whisky

   The SNP leader said Douglas Alexander was "clearly distressed" after the UK Government minister branded him a "liar".

9. Crazed drug driver caged for killing 'beautiful' young Edinburgh woman

   Kane Farragher was 14 times over the limit and hit speeds of 136mph the wrong way on the A19 before crashing into a taxi, killing girlfriend Taylor Jenkins.

10. Rutherglen Repertory Theatre brings top plays to the town hall

    An Evening of One Act Plays will be on Friday and Saturday, May 1 and 2.