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Scottish Green MSP admits fault after 'liking antisemitic social media post'

A SCOTTISH Green MSP has admitted fault after appearing to endorse an “antisemitic” social media post ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11

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

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

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