Scotland’s resident doctors are to go on strike in a dispute over pay – the first time a national walkout has been staged by NHS workers.
Their union BMA Scotland had accused the government of reneging on a commitment to restore pay to 2008 levels.
With 92% voting in favour, strike dates have been set for 07:00 on Tuesday 13 January to 07:00 on Saturday 17 January 2026.
However, BMA Scotland said it still believed a resolution could be found and called for the Scottish government to get back to the negotiating table and present a “credible offer”.
Resident doctors – who used to be called junior doctors – make up almost half of the medical workforce in Scotland.
They range from newly qualified doctors to those with up to 10 years experience.
