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Douglas Ross claims he was 'physically assaulted' by SNP MSP in Holyrood

DOUGLAS Ross has claimed he was "physically assaulted" and verbally abused by the SNP's parliamentary business minister Jamie Hepburn.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2025

Are the Scottish Tories about to become irrelevant in Scottish politics?

RUSSELL Findlay’s attempt to emulate Reform UK has seen the Scottish Tory leader lose two MSPs in less than a year.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2025

Fears ‘deadly’ Scottish seagulls could kill someone after spate of attacks

Scottish ministers were accused of failing to act on soaring gull attacks as Tories call for national summit

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2025

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Calls for Scotland-wide seagull summit amid warnings someone could be killed

Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton quoted one Scot as saying people are ‘scared, attacked and traumatised’ by the birds.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Dundee University principal apologises to staff and students for 'incompetence'

The former principal of the crisis-hit University of Dundee has told MSPs “the buck stops with me” for its problems – but he refused to…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2025

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Presiding Officer to step down at Holyrood election

Scotland's Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone is set to step down at next year's Holyrood election

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21, 2025

'Not appropriate': Douglas Ross panned for chairing Holyrood meeting from Caribbean

FORMER Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has been allowed to chair a Holyrood meeting from the Caribbean after MSPs failed in a bid to temporarily…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025

Douglas Ross accused of 'bullying witnesses' in key Holyrood committee

DOUGLAS Ross has been accused of “bullying witnesses” in a key Holyrood committee

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2025

University principal defends his pay and perks as staff set strike dates

The principal of Edinburgh University has defended his six-figure salary to MSPs while UCU members have announced strike dates in June and…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2025

MSPs challenge university principal on pay and perks amid £140m savings goal

Holyrood Education Committee convener Douglas Ross questioned University of Edinburgh principal Professor Sir Peter Mathieson.

Evening Standard · Jun 4, 2025

Douglas Ross slapped down by Holyrood Presiding Officer after FMQs ejection

Douglas Ross has been slapped down by Holyrood's presiding officer after he complained about being ejected from the chamber last week

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

Douglas Ross snubs Holyrood summit for seminar on sunny Caribbean island

Douglas Ross is under fire after it was revealed that he will be snubbing a Holyrood summit to attend a seminar on a sunny Caribbean island ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

John Swinney defends Presiding Officer after Douglas Ross expulsion

John Swinney has backed Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after the Scottish Conservatives accused her of bias ...

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Douglas Ross kicked out of Holyrood Chamber for breaking rules

DOUGLAS Ross has been kicked out of the Holyrood Chamber for refusing to follow rules ...

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2025

'Disgusting organisation': John Swinney slams Scottish Tories over pay claim

JOHN Swinney has branded the Conservative Party a “disgusting organisation” after Douglas Ross challenged the First Minster over his ministerial…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

SNP ministers consider seagull crackdown amid fears 'birds may kill someone'

THE Scottish Government is considering issuing licences to control seagulls amid concerns that the birds could cause “serious injury or death”…

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025

Douglas Ross threatened with expulsion amid row over 'shushing SNP minister'

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer multiple times for shouting and appearing to shush a Scottish minister ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Douglas Ross told off by Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at First Minister’s Questions (FMQs).

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Education Secretary ‘surprised’ by Dundee University staff job loss total

Interim principal at the University Professor Shane O’Neill confirmed that 700 staff members could lose their jobs at the crisis-hit institution.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

'Finest clown in Westminster's circus': Why The National will miss Douglas Ross

WE here at The National would like to pay tribute to one of the finest clowns that ever passed through the Westminster circus.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Ex-Scottish Tory leader eyes Westminster return as he prepares to leave Holyrood

Douglas Ross has confirmed he will not stand in the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

Douglas Ross eyes Westminster return as he announces plan to quit Holyrood

FORMER Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross has announced he will step down from Holyrood at the next election – as he revealed he wants to get back…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025

Insolvency a ‘real possibility’ at University of Dundee, MSPs told

Insolvency at the University of Dundee is a “real possibility”, MSPs have been told, as the new principal admitted “misleading”…

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