The Latest Breaking News from Holyrood

Scots warned they'll 'see a lot more' of Keir Starmer ahead of Holyrood election

ARE Labour trying to throw the Holyrood election next year?

The National (Scotland) · Oct 7, 2025

'Important step forwards' as Housing Bill passes with plan for rent controls

RENT controls are set to be introduced in Scotland after the Government’s housing reform legislation passed at Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2025

'Shame!': Protesters gather against Holyrood 'Building Bridges with Israel' meeting

Around 100 people have gathered to protest against a meeting of the "Building Bridges With Israel" group at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025

Sarwar says he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in PM but will lead Holyrood campaign

The Scottish Labour leader dismissed polls which show his party struggling for support.

Evening Standard · Sep 28, 2025

Majority of Scots back independence and SNP on track for Holyrood win, poll shows

SCOTS would vote to leave the Union should an independence referendum be held tomorrow, and there would be a pro-independence majority at Holyrood,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2025

'We can win it': Scottish Greens to contest Glasgow South seat for first time

THE Scottish Greens have selected a candidate to contest the Glasgow South constituency for the first time, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2025

Scotland going ‘backwards’ after almost 20 years of SNP rule, Alexander to claim

The Scottish Secretary will use his speech to the Labour conference on Sunday to hit out at the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

Scottish buffalo farm row as angry investors slam Holyrood showcase invite

A Scottish buffalo farm has found itself at the centre of controversy again after investors who lost money in the business criticised the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2025

Princess Royal unveils portrait of the King at Scottish Parliament

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone described the photograph as a ‘striking image’.

Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2025

What the latest Holyrood polling means for the SNP, Reform, and independence

ABOVE all else, the reaction of independence supporters to The National's new Scottish poll from Find Out Now will be relief that it once again…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2025