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Scottish Government exploring how to help threatened Skye ferry, First Minister says

THE Scottish Government is exploring whether it can intervene to help a historic Highland ferry service which is facing an uncertain future due to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1

MSP vows action on 'millionaire landowner threatening historic Skye ferry'

WEALTHY landowners cannot be allowed to “trample over our history”, an MSP has said amid concerns about the future of a historic Scottish ferry…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19

Countryside treated as 'playground for blood sports' as grouse shooting season begins

Scotland's countryside is being treated as a 'playground for blood sports', the Scottish Greens have warned

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

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Scottish Government urged to create emergency fund for wildfire support

A DEDICATED emergency fund to support communities responding to wildfires and provide urgent relief for businesses should be established by the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

Arthur’s Seat, the Cairngorms and Scotland’s escalating climate emergency

CLIMATE change in Scotland is no longer a future threat but a present danger, campaigners have warned, as wildfires around Arthur’s Seat and the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20

Scottish Greens announce frontbench MSPs – see full list

The Scottish Greens have announced their frontbench team, giving key roles to a number of new MSPs

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

SNP under pressure over US billionaire's golf course after secret files' revelations

THE new SNP Government is under pressure to confirm that it will reject plans to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach after documents…

The National (Scotland) · May 22

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Foreign Office slated for 'appalling lack of action' after Israel kidnaps UK citizens

The Foreign Office has been slated for its 'lack of action' to secure the safe release of UK activists kidnapped by Israel while taking part in a…

The National (Scotland) · May 19

Scottish Government urged to prevent super rich from 'hoarding' Scotland's land

THE Scottish Government has been urged to prevent the super wealthy from hoarding Scotland’s land ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025

Salmon farm in national park approved by Scottish Government despite fierce criticism

PLANS for a salmon farm in a loch at a National Park have been approved by the Scottish Government, but have been described as a “devastating day…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2025

Golf course plans in doubt as NatureScot report backs 'outright rejection'

PLANS to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach face being binned after a government agency report concluded with an “outright…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Maggie Chapman dropped as top Scottish Greens candidate for Holyrood election

Scottish Greens MSP Maggie Chapman has lost her top spot on the North East list of Scottish Greens candidates standing in next year's election ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2025

Tenants could withhold rent over ignored repairs under new Holyrood proposal

A BID to let tenants withhold rent from landlords if they fail to carry out repairs has been lodged at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

John Swinney defends SNP ministers' 14-month silence on £40m planning application

JOHN Swinney has been warned that SNP ministers may be “discouraging investment in Scotland” by leaving a multi-million-pound planning…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 22, 2025

SNP urged to block plans for fish farm in national park waters in new open letter

THE SNP Government has been urged to reject plans for a salmon farm in a Scottish national park – with the application having spent more than 11…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

Scottish Government urged to bring empty homes back into use

The Scottish Government has been urged to “make good on its promise” to introduce new powers that would bring thousands of empty homes back into…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2024

Shona Robison warned against imposing another council tax freeze in Scottish Budget

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has been warned against imposing another council tax freeze. In a letter from Holyrood’s Local Government…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 2, 2024

Greens call for urgent talks on salmon farm industry amid 'slow reform'

THERE must be urgent talks on tackling problems in Scotland’s salmon-farming industry amid a “slow pace” of reform, the Greens have said.

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The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Rural communities in Scotland to be hit hardest by soaring energy bills

AS heating bills continue to rise into the new year, an MSP has challenged the UK Government to cut bills for rural communities facing plunging…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

First Minister challenged over plans for golf course on protected Scottish site

THE First Minister has been challenged on whether Scottish Government ministers will “call in” a controversial planning application after…

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Scottish politicians condemn Tory MP’s asylum seekers remarks

Conservative Party deputy chairman Lee Anderson suggested asylum seekers should be sent to the Orkney Islands while their applications are processed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2023

Proposals for Scotland’s first Gaelic university announced

SCOTLAND could see a Gaelic university for the first time.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

Tourist tax consultation deadline extended for two weeks

Businesses are being given more time to respond to a Holyrood committee as it prepares to probe plans to allow councils to charge a fee on overnight…

Insider UK · Jul 5, 2023

Scottish Tories demand clarity over ‘delayed but not dropped’ HPMAs

Government promises to find a way forward that balances environmental concerns and the livelihood of fishing communities

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