Laura Pollock
@laurapollock.bsky.social
Journo 🗞️ Grassroots reporter at The National • laura.pollock@newsquest.co.uk • ☕️ • 🧘🏼♀️ • 🥾 • she/her
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!
🌬️ I’ll be on the newsdesk early tomorrow morning - please send any updates from across the country my way
Stay safe folks!
LATEST: The Edinburgh Tattoo has been cancelled for the first time in 75 years due to a weather-related event, it has been announced
Edinburgh Tattoo cancelled for first time in 75 years due to weather
www.thenational.scot
August 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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!
🌬️ I’ll be on the newsdesk early tomorrow morning - please send any updates from across the country my way
Stay safe folks!
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
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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July 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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
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
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...
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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June 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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...
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...
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...
Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
www.thenational.scot
June 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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...
Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
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...
Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
www.thenational.scot
June 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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...
Today’s G7 statement ‘threatens humanity,’ one international relations expert told me 👇
www.thenational.scot/news/2524693...
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!
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!
June 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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!
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
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
June 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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
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...
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...
www.thenational.scot
May 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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...
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...
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...
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...
www.thenational.scot
May 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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...
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...
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 ..?
A very rare display of unity here, is something in the wind changing? Is it something we'll see more of ..?
May 20, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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 ..?
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 🏳️⚧️
It was an incredibly powerful statement with some incredibly important images 🏳️⚧️
May 17, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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 🏳️⚧️
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
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
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
Judges have unanimously allowed the appeal brought by For Women Scotland
April 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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
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
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 👇
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 👇
January 22, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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 👇
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?
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…
www.thenational.scot
December 16, 2024 at 11:47 AM
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?
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?
Reposted by Laura Pollock
Get it before it goes. Best deal for Scottish news.
Not long now!! 🚨
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
Now or never: The National's incredible £10-for-one-year offer ends at midnight
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 ...
www.thenational.scot
December 3, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Get it before it goes. Best deal for Scottish news.
Not long now!! 🚨
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
Now or never: The National's incredible £10-for-one-year offer ends at midnight
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 ...
www.thenational.scot
December 3, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Not long now!! 🚨
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
Only 7 hours left to get our fantastic offer - ends at midnight 🏴👏🏻
www.thenational.scot/news/2476786...
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…
www.thenational.scot
December 1, 2024 at 12:38 PM
My insight into yesterday memorial for Alex Salmond at St Giles’ Cathedral 👇
Reposted by Laura Pollock
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 👇
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
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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 👇
Everything you need to know about Yusuf ahead of the party conference in Perth tomorrow 👇
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
The service will be streamed live on BBC
November 27, 2024 at 3:47 PM
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
The service will be streamed live on BBC
I have found myself closing “the other site” A LOT and barely scrolling through the junk showing up
November 24, 2024 at 11:10 AM
I have found myself closing “the other site” A LOT and barely scrolling through the junk showing up
EXC: A Scottish venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference
Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
Exclusive story 👇
Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
Exclusive story 👇
Scottish venue rejects Reform UK conference booking
A SCOTTISH venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference ...
www.thenational.scot
November 22, 2024 at 2:02 PM
EXC: A Scottish venue rejected a booking inquiry for the Reform UK conference
Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
Exclusive story 👇
Stand Up to Racism Scotland branded the conference "shambolic" and said the party tried to "run away" from protesters
Exclusive story 👇
It is understood Stephen Flynn does still intend to stand for Holyrood 2026
Party anger has definitely won out here, with Flynn and his team likely fearing it would spill over into public opinion
Party anger has definitely won out here, with Flynn and his team likely fearing it would spill over into public opinion
'I've got this one wrong': Stephen Flynn to no longer pursue dual mandate
STEPHEN Flynn has said he will no longer pursue a dual mandate, saying he had "got this one wrong".
www.thenational.scot
November 21, 2024 at 8:48 PM
It is understood Stephen Flynn does still intend to stand for Holyrood 2026
Party anger has definitely won out here, with Flynn and his team likely fearing it would spill over into public opinion
Party anger has definitely won out here, with Flynn and his team likely fearing it would spill over into public opinion
Reposted by Laura Pollock
One man admitted he voted for Trump without knowing it was Obamacare that allowed his mother with stage 4 cancer to get treatment.
This is what happens when misinformation wins out over facts.
This is what happens when misinformation wins out over facts.
November 20, 2024 at 10:43 PM
One man admitted he voted for Trump without knowing it was Obamacare that allowed his mother with stage 4 cancer to get treatment.
This is what happens when misinformation wins out over facts.
This is what happens when misinformation wins out over facts.
Reposted by Laura Pollock
EXCLUSIVE: Hosting nuclear submarines in the Clyde isn’t a deterrent but makes Scotland a “target”, campaigners have stressed
It comes amid escalating tension between Russia and the UK
It comes amid escalating tension between Russia and the UK
Fears for ‘target’ Trident as Vladimir Putin lowers threshold for nuclear weapons
HOSTING nuclear submarines in the Clyde isn’t a deterrent but makes Scotland a “target” amid escalating tension between Russia and the UK,…
www.thenational.scot
November 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Hosting nuclear submarines in the Clyde isn’t a deterrent but makes Scotland a “target”, campaigners have stressed
It comes amid escalating tension between Russia and the UK
It comes amid escalating tension between Russia and the UK
NEW: SNP councillor Marco Biagi has announced his resignation “to take up another position”
This means a second by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead after one took place last week
This means a second by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead after one took place last week
November 19, 2024 at 10:12 AM
NEW: SNP councillor Marco Biagi has announced his resignation “to take up another position”
This means a second by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead after one took place last week
This means a second by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead after one took place last week