Scotland could have no native speaking Gaelic communities 'within this generation', an expert in the language has warned 🗣️ @laurapollock.bsky.social has the latest 👉 www.thenational.scot/news/2...
Laura Pollock
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Journo 🗞️ Grassroots reporter at The National • laura.pollock@newsquest.co.uk • ☕️ • 🧘🏼♀️ • 🥾 • she/her
We have collaborated with the Scottish Refugee Festival to produce a special edition front page highlighting the contribution of refugees in our country It was created by oil painter Nii Sackey Vanderpuye and graphic designer Anupa Joshy
NEW: Staff at STV have called a one-day strike the day after the Holyrood election after the broadcaster imposed a 'temporary pay freeze'
STV staff to strike day after Scottish election following 0 per cent pay offer
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Awkward scenes aboard Artemis II as Trump stops ranting and none of the astronauts have anything left to say to him, leading to extended dead air
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An unbelievable amount of discourse surrounding an AI-generated mural which has been approved in Scotland👇 I exclusively confirmed that yes, it is AI and Smug, the world-famous mural artist based in Glasgow, has called on the council to reconsider the approval
Some fantastic Budget coverage today from the team @scotnational.bsky.social - answering any and all questions you have 🧵 First up, the nine key points from @stephbrawn.bsky.social
Income tax cuts and council tax rises: The nine key points from the Scottish Budget
SHONA Robison has delivered her final Scottish Budget as Finance Secretary before the Holyrood election with the spending and tax plans featuring…
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Starting 2026 with a good news announcement 🎉 I am now Digital Audience and Content Editor for @scotnational.bsky.social 📲 Digitally, we’ve grown MASSIVELY over the last few years + we won’t be stopping now As always: stories, interviews, questions 👉 laura.pollock@newsquest.co.uk
At least two Irish ministers have deactivated their Twitter/X accounts as sexual deepfake images continue to flood the platform
Irish ministers deactivate Twitter/X accounts as sexual AI images flood platform
IRELAND'S media minister has deactivated his Twitter/X account, saying he did not feel comfortable being on a platform where sexual deepfakes were…
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Biggest story today? Oh just the US military flying over our heads to seize a Russian-flagged tanker off the Scottish coast after breaking the Venezuela oil blockade Full recap of our live reporting 👇
RECAP: US military seize 'Russian' oil tanker north of Scotland
US forces are reportedly attempting to seize the Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella-1
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Storm Floris already making history 👇 🌬️ I’ll be on the newsdesk early tomorrow morning - please send any updates from across the country my way Stay safe folks!
The National@scotnational.bsky.social · last yr.LATEST: The Edinburgh Tattoo has been cancelled for the first time in 75 years due to a weather-related event, it has been announced
EXCLUSIVE: The Scots Language Centre is in danger 🚨 The leading organisation tasked with promoting + supporting Scots is facing closure amid criminal allegations, board resignations, staff not being paid, and concerns over the future of public funding
Scots Language Centre plunged into crisis as board resigns over payments row
THE Scots Language Centre is facing closure amid criminal allegations, board resignations, halted operations, and concerns over the future of public…
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Last night JK Rowling branded our paper “anti-women” over a story I published Frankly, Ms Rowling, you have no idea who I am or what our paper stands for Here, @lauraewebster.bsky.social explains why "anti-trans" is indeed suitable language for these activists www.thenational.scot/news/2525321...
JK Rowling called our newspaper 'anti-woman'. Here's my response
THIS week JK Rowling launched an attack on The National, describing us as an "anti-woman newspaper" ...
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EXCL: Have the G7 enabled Israel’s new genocide tactics to be used in Iran? Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
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EXCL: Have the G7 just enabled Israel’s new genocide tactics to be used in Iran? Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
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Hello! I'm looking to interview a person aged 82/83 for a piece on the welfare state 📢 The person would help inform a piece for @scotnational.bsky.social on the UK's welfare state throughout their life, from 1942 to 2025 - happy to travel! laura.pollock@newsquest.co.uk or DM!
Calling SNP activists 📣 After a long night, I’m keen to hear from you on where the party needs to go now As one source told us, ‘time to hit the independence button’? DMs open, for an article on @scotnational.bsky.social
This weekend, Skerryvore will perform at Floors Castle to an international audience of 7000 people 😱 I spoke to fiddler Craig Espie ahead of the gig celebrating the band’s 20th anniversary, seven albums + their unique fusion of folk, trad, pop and rock www.thenational.scot/news/2519508...
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Do you remember the backlash against the Redcoat Cafe at Edinburgh Castle last year? 🏴 Well, Historic Environment Scotland said they would review in the financial year The self-imposed deadline has passed, and activists have not forgot 👇 www.thenational.scot/news/2517908...
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Not seen this in a long time: Representatives from Alba, SNP AND the Greens attending the launch of a new Yes hub, with the founder of Believe in Scotland 🏴 A very rare display of unity here, is something in the wind changing? Is it something we'll see more of ..?
I was at today's rally against the Supreme Court ruling where a group of trans women staged an impactful topless protest outside Holyrood 🚨 It was an incredibly powerful statement with some incredibly important images 🏳️⚧️
An incredibly important judgment this morning 🚨 If you are trans, I want to hear from you - my DMs and email are open for reactions for a piece in @scotnational.bsky.social
The National@scotnational.bsky.social · last yr.BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled that women are defined by biology in a landmark judgment which deals a blow to transgender campaigners Judges have unanimously allowed the appeal brought by For Women Scotland
Independence supporters 🏴 What is a myth about Scottish independence you wish would go away? 🤔 I was speaking to a friend in the pub the other night and they brought up that Spain would veto Scotland joining the EU … Let me know for an article in @scotnational.bsky.social ! DMs open or comment 👇
A Hen Harrier disappeared in February A buzzard shot in Perthshire in May An osprey shot in Glen Doll in August A golden eagle found in a plastic bag near Loch Rusky in November 🦅 Why and who continues to do this despite new legislation?
Why are birds of prey still being killed in Scotland despite new legislation?
THE Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill introduced a licensing scheme for the grouse shooting industry in a bid to end the illegal…
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TIME is shorter than it’s ever been to take us up on our incredible celebratory offer: an entire year of unlimited online access for just £10 ...
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My insight into yesterday memorial for Alex Salmond at St Giles’ Cathedral 👇
'The man o' independent mind': What it was like at Alex Salmond's memorial service
I went to Alex Salmond's memorial service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh and I’ll forever remember the moment I understood what Salmond had…
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Scottish businessman Zia Yusuf has been suggested by Nigel Farage to be the potential future leader of Reform UK 👀 Everything you need to know about Yusuf ahead of the party conference in Perth tomorrow 👇
Who is Zia Yusuf? The Scottish millionaire chairman of Reform UK
Businessman Zia Yusuf, who donated thousands to Reform over their General Election campaign, is from Scotland
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NEW: Dougie Maclean with perform Caledonia at the public memorial of Alex Salmond in St Giles Cathedral on Saturday The service will be streamed live on BBC