Why are flights to Scottish islands so expensive? SCOTLAND’S islands regularly rank among some of the most beautiful places in the country. The National (Scotland) · Aug 4
Yes figures reject SNP MP’s hung Westminster parliament route to independence AN SNP MP’s claim that a hung Parliament in Westminster could create an opportunity for a future independence referendum has been rejected by… The National (Scotland) · Aug 2
Yes Scotland insider claims Peter Murrell called the shots over campaign and cash Peter Murrell called the shots behind the official Yes Scotland campaign and its cash, an insider has claimed The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
Seven things we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's autobiography Frankly NICOLA Sturgeon’s autobiography has hit the shelves – apparently sooner than intended. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025
Cash before honours: the Tory donors made peers who barely speak in Lords Critics say perception that peerages may be a reward for donations harms upper house’s reputation – especially when peers do little to participate The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2025
Alex Salmond would have wanted me to be Alba leader, claims Ash Regan ASH Regan has said that Alex Salmond would have thought it made sense for her to replace him as Alba leader... The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025
Angus MacNeil: Alba can make political breakthrough without Alex Salmond THE rise of Reform UK and the sudden fall of Labour in the polls shows Alba can be electorally successful despite the death of Alex Salmond, former… The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024
Former SNP MP Angus MacNeil joins Alba and could stand for Holyrood FORMER SNP MP Angus MacNeil has joined Alba and could potentially stand as a candidate in the 2026 Holyrood election... The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024
Kate Forbes intervenes as SNP leadership questioned after election KATE Forbes has backed John Swinney as SNP leader after his former cabinet colleague said he must quit after a damning election result. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024
Ian Blackford defends Nicola Sturgeon's leadership after fierce criticism IAN Blackford has defended his and Nicola Sturgeon’s leadership of the SNP after fierce criticism from former party politicians. The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024
Nicola Sturgeon 'personality cult' blamed for SNP defeat as 'apology' demanded NICOLA Sturgeon should apologise for the SNP’s election defeat, according to a former MP while another blamed the former first minister for… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2024
Who is my MP? See the full list of Scotland's most recent representatives VOTERS are set to head to the polls on Thursday for the 2024 General Election to choose who they want to represent their constituency. The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2024
Angus MacNeil ‘very optimistic’ of retaining seat as independent MP THE independent candidate Angus MacNeil has said he is “very optimistic” about retaining his seat in Na h-Eileanan an Iar ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024
It's Labour against an Independent in Na h-Eileanan an Iar MORE than in any other constituency, there’s a danger in Na h-Eileanan an Iar that pundits and politicians alike have been describing a campaign… The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jun 22, 2024 All eyes on Mark Nelson and Alan Cumming as Euros Charity sweepstake Group A ends THE group stages of the Euro 2024 tournament have entered its final stage and Scotland fans up and down the country will barely be able to keep…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2024 Lesley Riddoch takes on Alan Cumming in big day for The National's Euros sweepstake BROADCASTER and Yes campaigner Lesley Riddoch is set to take on Scottish actor Alan Cumming in a big day in The National’s Euros charity…
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024 See who's taking part in The National's Euro 2024 charity sweepstake AS Scotland prepares to take on Germany in the opening game of Euro 2024, The National has launched a charity sweepstake to make things even more…
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024 'Send refugees to Outer Hebrides where nobody lives', Reform MP says LEE Anderson has been accused of showing “disdain” for the Western Isles after he suggested sending asylum seekers to the “remote” islands…
The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024 'Clueless': Labour advise members in Shetland to campaign in Western Isles instead LABOUR have “given up” on winning many seats across Scotland, the SNP have said after activists were told to travel literally hundreds of…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024 Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents? There are now more independents suspended by their parties than Lib Dems in the House of Commons
The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023 SNP confirm candidate to run against Angus MacNeil for Western Isles seat THE SNP have announced their candidate for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar seat at the next General Election ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023 Fergus Ewing urges SNP not to stand candidate against Angus MacNeil SNP rebel Fergus Ewing has urged his party not to stand in the Western Isles – to prevent the risk of Labour “winning by the back door”.
The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023 SNP rebel urges party not to stand in expelled MP’s seat Fergus Ewing said the SNP standing in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar (Western Isles) seat would split the pro-independence vote.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 24, 2023 MPs to visit Faroes to scope out idea of tunnels linking Scottish islands A DELEGATION of Scottish MPs will visit the Faroe Islands next week to take a look at a new undersea tunnel linking islets ...
The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023 Call for Gaelic broadcasting to have same provisions as Welsh channel GAELIC language programmes should receive the same provisions as the Welsh language broadcaster S4C, an independent MP has said.