The Latest Breaking News from Douglas Ross

Ex-Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross gets new job after leaving Holyrood

Former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has landed a new job following his departure from Holyrood

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14

Lord Advocate gave Swinney details of Murrell charge in March 2025, papers show

It has sparked calls from the opposition at Holyrood for Dorothy Bain KC to appear before MSPs to answer questions.

Evening Standard · Feb 24

Douglas Ross: I know I’m not everyone’s cup of tea

The Scottish Tory leader discussed his political career and claimed there is ‘rage’ under John Swinney’s ‘bank manager image’.

Evening Standard · Feb 23

Scottish government accused of prioritising welfare of divebombing seagulls over people

Less than a third of applications to remove gulls and nests were approved in 2024 despite fears over attacks

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025

Douglas Ross missed major Holyrood vote to referee football game

DOUGLAS Ross has been slammed by the SNP after it emerged that he missed a major Holyrood vote to referee a game of football ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025

Gilruth ‘refusing to answer straightforward question’ on school toilet rules

The Scottish Tories said the updated guidance for trans pupils is ‘muddled’ and ‘confused’.

Evening Standard · Sep 30, 2025

Jamie Hepburn apologises to MSPs after Douglas Ross row

JAMIE Hepburn has apologised for his conduct following allegations of “assault” by Douglas Ross.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Scottish Government announces £100k funding to tackle disruptive seagulls

Funding of £100,000 will be given to councils to control seagulls ahead of a summit on Tuesday ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025

Successor to Jamie Hepburn named after his resignation

Mr Hepburn stepped down after being accused by former Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross of physically and verbally assaulting him.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

Scottish minister Jamie Hepburn quits after Douglas Ross assault accusation

Former Scottish Tory leader alleges Hepburn grabbed him amid row over SNP’s apparent failure to tackle gull attacks

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2025