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Unionists fume over John Swinney's 'North of Ireland' comment

Unionists have been left fuming after John Swinney used pro-Irish unification language following a meeting with the Irish president

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17

Irish president meets John Swinney in Edinburgh as Scotland visit gets underway

Ireland’s President Catherine Connolly has been greeted by John Swinney at his official residence in Edinburgh, as her visit to Scotland begins

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16

Irish president meets John Swinney as visit to Scotland gets under way

Catherine Connolly met Scotland’s First Minister at his official residence, Bute House, in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Sep 16

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Inside Bute House during a crazy week for the SNP

COMING into the third week since Scotland elected a new parliament, we were hoping business would finally return to some sort of normality, but it…

The National (Scotland) · May 29

SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

How to watch The National's exclusive video interview with John Swinney

THE National sat down with the First Minister John Swinney at Bute House for an exclusive interview this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

John Swinney interview: The FM on indyref2, Israel, energy and more

It is easy to forget that Bute House – as well as a venue for press conferences, grand political announcements and resignations – is also a home…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

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How to read and watch The National's exclusive Bute House interview with John Swinney

The National has sat down with the First Minister John Swinney at Bute House for an exclusive interview set to be published tomorrow in both video…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

John Swinney praises Chris Hoy's cancer work after Bute House meeting

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has praised the work done by Sir Chris Hoy to raise awareness of prostate cancer following a meeting at Bute…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

Swinney praises Olympic champion Hoy’s cancer work after Bute House meeting

The cyclist has turned to raising awareness of cancer since announcing his terminal diagnosis last year.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

First Minister meets Sir Chris Hoy to discuss prostate cancer testing

The champion cyclist met the First Minister and Health Secretary at Bute House in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2025

John Swinney calls Scottish media to Bute House for press conference

FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

John Swinney meeting with Donald Trump's son 'very bad call' – Scottish Greens

John Swinney’s decision to meet with Donald Trump’s son at Bute House was a “very bad call”, Lorna Slater has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2025

John Swinney thanked us for ‘colossal investment’ during talks, says Eric Trump

The executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation met the Scottish First Minister at Bute House on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025

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The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Swinney to call ‘line in the sand’ summit to counter rise of Reform

The First Minister has said he will invite political leaders to talks at the end of April.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2024

Families of men who died in custody to host vigil at Bute House

THE families of two men who died in custody in Scotland have been told by First Minister John Swinney’s office that his residence door will not be…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 8, 2024

Keir Starmer avoids Pro-Palestine protesters on trip to Edinburgh

KEIR Starmer was met by dozens of protesters ahead of his visit to Bute House on Sunday evening as he spoke with the First Minister John Swinney.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2024

Taylor Swift dancer dons kilt for 'fabulous' Edinburgh photo shoot

A DANCER for Taylor Swift has been praised after sporting a kilt and holding an “iconic” photo shoot outside Bute House.

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

What was the SNP and Greens’ deal and what happens now it has ended?

Coalition agreement has frustrated many in the SNP who fear the party is losing support by prioritising the wrong issues

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024

Humza Yousaf puts SNP on election footing after coalition with Greens collapses

Scottish first minister says scrapping power-sharing deal ‘marks a new beginning for the SNP government’

Evening Standard · Apr 25, 2024

Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf faces vote of no confidence as powersharing deal between Greens and SNP collapses

The Bute House Agreement brought the Green Party into government for the first time anywhere in the UK

The National (Scotland) · Nov 17, 2023

First Minister meets with Jewish community leaders as antisemitism fears rise

HUMZA Yousaf has met with representatives of the Jewish community at Bute House to discuss their concerns about antisemitism amid Israel's war on…

Daily Record · Apr 6, 2023

Humza Yousaf denies SNP in 'cahoots' with Police Scotland over timing of Peter Murrell arrest

The First Minister spoke with journalists at Bute House today following a dramatic 24 hours for his party.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2023

Bute House in lockdown as police cordon off street around First Minister's residence

Witnesses have suggested that a member of the public threw "something" into the basement of Bute House.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 1, 2023

Edinburgh city centre street locked down due to ongoing incident

Charlotte Square was locked down on Saturday evening after an incident that saw police officers rush to the scene, with an eye witness claiming they were told someone 'threw something into the basement' of Bute House.

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