Breaking News: Resident Doctors in Scotland to Launch Historic Strike Action

Resident doctors in Scotland are set to go on strike for the first time, with a national walkout planned from January 13 to 17, 2026. The strike, which will affect almost half of the medical workforce, is in response to a dispute over pay.

The strike will begin at 07:00 on Tuesday, January 13, and will continue until 07:00 on Saturday, January 17. This historic action comes after 92% of eligible resident doctors voted in favour of strike action, with a turnout of 58%.

Resident doctors, who make up almost half of the medical workforce in Scotland, are seeking to restore pay to 2008 levels. The Scottish government has been accused of reneging on a commitment to address this issue.

The strike will have a significant impact on Scotland's healthcare system, with thousands of patients potentially affected. The Scottish government has been contacted for comment, but has yet to respond.

BMA Scotland, the union representing resident doctors, is still hopeful that a resolution can be found and is calling on the Scottish government to return to the negotiating table with a "credible offer".

This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.