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Edinburgh snipers spotted at Holyrood as Queen's coffin set to leave palace

The police marksmen were seen standing setting up their equipment on the roof of the Scottish Parliament ahead of the Queen's procession up the Royal Mile on Monday afternoon.

Edinburgh Live

Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Edinburgh as coffin greeted by thousands

Thousands of mourners had turned out on Sunday afternoon to greet the Queen's coffin as it was driven through the city before arriving at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Edinburgh Live

Nicola Sturgeon set for first audience with King ahead of visit to Scottish Parliament

King Charles and the Queen Consort will fly to Edinburgh in the morning ahead of a special procession as the Queen's coffin is moved from Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral where it will lay in rest for 24 hours.

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REVEALED: Anti-abortion lobbyists met MSPs more than 100 times

ANTI-ABORTION Christian lobbyists have met with MSPs from all the major political parties at Holyrood more than 100 times since the start of 2021,…

The National (Scotland)

Preparations begin in Edinburgh as barriers line street ahead of Queen's procession

Thousands are expected to flock to the Royal Mile for the special procession on Monday as the Queen's body will be carried from Holyrood to St Giles' Cathedral where it will rest for 24 hours

Edinburgh Live

Inside Holyrood: How history unfolded when the Queen died

THE HOURS before the announcement from Buckingham Palace were filled with waiting, rain and a sense of collectiveness knowing a change was coming.

The National (Scotland)

Huge Edinburgh security operation with armed police and dogs ahead of Queen's procession

With the Monarch passing at her Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, it now means that her body will travel to Edinburgh in the coming days in a special ceremony where she will be taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral

Edinburgh Live

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Scottish Parliament closed as Edinburgh prepares for Queen's funeral procession

All parliamentary business at Holyrood has been suspended and will not resume until after the Queen's funeral.

Daily Record

The Queen and the Scottish Parliament: A Royal visitor always welcomed by MSPs

The Queen was a regular visitor to the Scottish Parliament for more than 20 years and would officially open its permanent home at Holyrood.

Daily Record

Ferries contract decision was not politically motivated, says ex-minister Mackay

It was the first time the former MSP had appeared at Holyrood since he quit the Cabinet in disgrace in 2020.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon expected to announce rent freeze in speech today

The First Minister will put forward her Programme for Government in Holyrood today where she is expected to confirm the rent freeze being put in place for tenants.

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh Council 'asleep at the wheel' as rubbish piles up, says former leader

Adam McVey said there has been a "dearth of leadership" in the face of strike action and offered to support further negotiations with his SNP colleagues at Holyrood.

Edinburgh Live

MSPs enjoying cheaper parliament lunches as Nicola Sturgeon blasted over free school meals U-turn

The First Minister is now facing furious criticism after revelations that the parliament spent over £230,000 of taxpayer’s cash in just three months to give cheaper meals to politicians and staff.

Daily Record

Edinburgh motorcyclists protest at Holyrood over 'out of control' bike thefts

Around 30 local riders came together outside the Scottish Parliament along with their bikes after hearing an increasing number of stories of theft in the city.

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Inside Edinburgh's historical palace where the Queen stays when in capital

The Queen is known for loving Scotland and recently she has made her way north of the border in honour of Holyrood Week, celebrated every year between the end of June and beginning of July.

The Guardian - UK

Second Scottish independence referendum: what happens next?

SNP will face hurdles and risks in efforts to hold second Scottish vote on leaving the union

The Guardian - UK

John Swinney issues correction over SNP mandate for independence

Scotland’s deputy first minister backtracks after contradicting Nicola Sturgeon by saying majority of seats would be enough

Daily Record

Dundee MSP meets with drug activists as Holyrood debate on city deaths delayed

The Dundee City West SNP MSP sat down with Peter Krykant and the charity Cranstoun in Edinburgh to hear out their requests for an overdose prevention centre in Dundee.

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The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to be granted emergency Covid powers permanently

SOME emergency coronavirus powers are to become permanent in Scotland after MSPs passed legislation at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland)

Protesters disrupt GRA committee with anti-Nicola Sturgeon T-shirts stunt

WOMEN opposed to making it easier for trans people to legally change their sex have disrupted the final GRA Bill evidence session at Holyrood, by…

AFP

Queen Elizabeth II in Scotland for 'Holyrood week'

London (AFP) - Queen Elizabeth II travelled to Scotland on Monday for a week of royal events and took part in a ceremony in Edinburgh, despite question marks over her attendance.

The National (Scotland)

Move to create independent regulator for Scottish football gains full cross-party support at Holyrood

A FAN-LED review of Scottish football is set to recommend the appointment of an independent regulator – and the proposal has already gained…

Daily Record

New CalMac ferries are 'obsolete' and will spew out 'poisonous' gases, claims Jim McColl

Business tycoon Jim McColl took aim at the SNP government over its handling of the ferries fiasco during an evidence session of the Public Audit Committee at Holyrood.

Daily Record

Scottish independence referendum WILL go ahead by end of next year, says SNP minister

Angus Robertson was asked at the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee at Holyrood earlier today if he believed a vote would go ahead as planned for the end of 2023.

The Independent UK

Greens accused of ‘petty politics’ after walking out of Holyrood debate on Queen’s Jubilee

Republican campaigners praise ‘extraordinary’ move

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