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Farmers have warned that cuts to mobile mast rental payments could threaten efforts to improve rural connectivity across Scotland.

Farmer protests

Scottish farmers consider pulling out of mobile mast deals amid huge rent cuts

Scottish farmers could pull out of mobile mast agreements after rent cuts of thousands of pounds, sparking warnings over rural mobile coverage.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on whether mobile phones should be banned in schools

For goodness sake, move with the times. Mobile phones can be a huge asset in schools

Rural 4G upgrades bring better mobile coverage to Scotland’s countryside

‘The cavalry is coming’ for Scotland’s rural mobile not-spots, says Murray

Map shows where 50 rural 4G mast upgrades have gone live in Scotland

Parents have criticised the Scottish Government for allowing a

Parents have criticised the Scottish Government for allowing a

Parents say ScotGov stance on screen time is 'alarmingly disconnected' from reality

The rules will raise the minimum age for access to sites like TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit

The rules will raise the minimum age for access to sites like TikTok, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat and Reddit

'Starmer's nonsensical social media ban will only drive teens deeper into danger'

The ban will come into place from August.

The ban will come into place from August.

'Outed by proxy': Fears mobile phone ban could disproportionately affect LGBT pupils

City of Edinburgh Council

'Bell to bell' mobile phone ban approved for Edinburgh high school pupils

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

Is a law banning phones in schools only fuelling the latest moral panic?

Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid wants to ban pupils using mobile phones in schools

Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid wants to ban pupils using mobile phones in schools

Scotland to ban mobiles in schools under new phone‑free classroom law

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Màiri McAllan, has said she will pursue stronger guidance and consult on a law that would make Scottish schools

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Màiri McAllan, has said she will pursue stronger guidance and consult on a law that would make Scottish schools

Phone‑free schools: will Scotland’s mobile ban really make classrooms safer?

The Scottish Government has made its clearest indication yet that it will pursue a national ban on phones in schools.

The Scottish Government has made its clearest indication yet that it will pursue a national ban on phones in schools.

Scottish schools could go 'phone-free' by law after secretary confirms stance

Merchiston Castle School pupils handing in mobile devices to house parent

Merchiston Castle School pupils handing in mobile devices to house parent

Boarding school bans phones at night – and says pupils already seeing benefits

John Swinney insisted smartphones were 'a distraction from learning'

John Swinney insisted smartphones were 'a distraction from learning'

2026 Holyrood election

John Swinney pledges national ban on smartphones in classrooms if SNP wins in May

VodafoneThree unveils new UK flagship stores post-merge.

VodafoneThree unveils new UK flagship stores post-merge.

Major mobile firms merge with flagship store set to open in Edinburgh

Nearly 14,000 respond to Edinburgh schools’ mobile phone consultation.

Nearly 14,000 respond to Edinburgh schools’ mobile phone consultation.

City of Edinburgh Council

Nearly 14,000 respond to Edinburgh survey on school mobile phone restrictions

City of Edinburgh Council is proposing a mobile phone ban for Edinburgh schools.

City of Edinburgh Council is proposing a mobile phone ban for Edinburgh schools.

City of Edinburgh Council

Time running out to participate in Edinburgh consultation on phone use in schools

Campaigners want to see a ban on phones in schools

Campaigners want to see a ban on phones in schools

Campaigners calling for school smartphone ban to meet Education Secretary

The country's 5G rollout could be significantly impacted by the changes.

The country's 5G rollout could be significantly impacted by the changes.

Scotland must 'close the gap' on broadband blackspots amid 4G probe

Edinburgh City Council's ban on phones in primary schools will not come into force until 2026, as officials continue to iron out key details and campaigners question whether the proposals are stringent enough to ensure safety.

Edinburgh City Council's ban on phones in primary schools will not come into force until 2026, as officials continue to iron out key details and campaigners question whether the proposals are stringent enough to ensure safety.

City of Edinburgh Council

Safety fears surge as Edinburgh stalls plan to keep smartphones out of schools

From Monday, Perth Grammar pupils will be asked to store their mobile phones in classroom boxes during lessons

From Monday, Perth Grammar pupils will be asked to store their mobile phones in classroom boxes during lessons

This school is asking pupils to store their mobile phones in boxes during lessons

Celtic Park and Ibrox are most hit by weaker mobile signals during busy events

Celtic Park and Ibrox are most hit by weaker mobile signals during busy events

Celtic Park and Ibrox most hit by weaker mobile signals during matches

Google Pixel 10 Pro Smartphone

Google Pixel 10 Pro Smartphone

We tried Google's £999 new phone - here is what we thought

Labour has suspended Foysol Choudhury MSP

Labour has suspended Foysol Choudhury MSP

Suspended Labour MSP sides with SNP in Holyrood votes amid harassment allegations

Pupils' phones are stored in the pouches until the end of the school day in some areas

Pupils' phones are stored in the pouches until the end of the school day in some areas

Calls made for blanket ban on mobile phones in schools

Edinburgh City Council hopes to implement a ban on mobile phones in primary schools as early as November.

Edinburgh City Council hopes to implement a ban on mobile phones in primary schools as early as November.

City of Edinburgh Council

'Culture shift': Inside look at city primary school mobile phone ban

The row that threatens to derail the UK-wide rollout of 5G.

The row that threatens to derail the UK-wide rollout of 5G.

This is the row that threatens to derail the UK-wide rollout of 5G technology

The country's 5G rollout could be significantly impacted by the changes.

The country's 5G rollout could be significantly impacted by the changes.

'Chilling implications': 5G rollout 'at risk' as landowners threaten to walk away

Two pupils at Portobello High School, which is running a phone pilot scheme

Two pupils at Portobello High School, which is running a phone pilot scheme

ROSEMARY GORING

This school mobile phone ban could be life-changing for children

Questions about safety and distraction dominate the conversations about whether phones should be banned in schools, but what is the current guidance in Scotland?

Questions about safety and distraction dominate the conversations about whether phones should be banned in schools, but what is the current guidance in Scotland?

Explained: What is the latest on smartphones in Scottish schools?

One psychologist warns that setting effective and fair policies on phones in schools requires breaking through some misconceptions

One psychologist warns that setting effective and fair policies on phones in schools requires breaking through some misconceptions

'Phones in schools: an ineffective ban is probably worse than no ban'

An educational psychologist has warned that decisions banning phones in schools need careful consideration and need to include young people's voices to avoid doing more harm than good

An educational psychologist has warned that decisions banning phones in schools need careful consideration and need to include young people's voices to avoid doing more harm than good

Expert warns of 'shaky' evidence around school phone bans

Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid wants to ban pupils using mobile phones in schools

Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid wants to ban pupils using mobile phones in schools

Scottish Labour MP Joani Reid in bid to ban mobile phones in schools

Mobile network EE has issued guidance suggesting that primary school children are not given smartphones with access to the internet and social media sites

Mobile network EE has issued guidance suggesting that primary school children are not given smartphones with access to the internet and social media sites

Do not give smartphones to children under 11, mobile network EE advises

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth outlines new proposals for mobile phone usage in classrooms

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth outlines new proposals for mobile phone usage in classrooms

Scottish Government to give head teachers powers to ban phones in schools

A helicopter was used to fly in the latest mast on Islay

A helicopter was used to fly in the latest mast on Islay

Helicopter used to ferry new 4G mast to Scottish island