First Minister to address Holyrood on Gaza Scottish ministers discussed potential action at the weekly cabinet meeting on Tuesday. Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025
Celtic home truths delivered after Almaty, and why winless Rangers run must end Anthony Ralston says the Celtic players demanded a reaction from one another after their Almaty nightmare, as he vowed to end winless run against… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2025
John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Protests outside asylum hotels ‘completely unacceptable’: Swinney Demonstrations have taken place in recent weeks. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Cost of scrapping peak rail fares will be sustainable, says Swinney The First Minister said the policy would encourage people to use trains rather than cars. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Peak rail fares scrapped in Scotland in ‘historic moment’ It comes after a near year-long pilot which the Government refused initially to extend. Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025
Three arrests made after Falkirk asylum hotel protests One man was arrested and charged in connection with an offensive sign at a previous demonstration. The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2025
Five arrests after masked men attempt to enter hotel as asylum protests continue Most demonstrations appeared to be peaceful as police braced for further protests over the weekend after a Court of Appeal ruling on Friday. Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025
Protesters face-off with hundreds of anti-racism activists outside Falkirk hotel ANGRY protesters who descended on a Falkirk hotel which they believed to house asylum seekers were met by hundreds of anti-racism activists on… The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2025
Angry protests outside Falkirk ‘asylum hotel’ Hundreds of protesters and counter protesters assembled outside a hotel believed to be housing asylum seekers, in Falkirk. Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2025
Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built. Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025
‘Completely false’ claims of further asylum hotels ahead of protest, says leader The leader of Perth and Kinross Council said there had been ‘misinformation’ about new asylum hotels opening up. Evening Standard · Aug 24, 2025
Jeremy Corbyn ‘astonished’ at Nicola Sturgeon jibe and says she ‘should get over it’ Mr Corbyn expressed shock at the comments in Sturgeon’s memoir, Frankly The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025
I’m astonished that Sturgeon said I exuded ‘sneering superiority’, says Corbyn The veteran MP said former first minister Ms Sturgeon should ‘get over it’. Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025
Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2025 Tina Fey offers advice to writers of Saturday Night Live UK It was announced in April that SNL creator Lorne Michaels would bring a British version of the long-running sketch comedy show to Sky.
Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2025 Nominees for Edinburgh Comedy Awards announced Shortlisted shows explore topics including gender identity, grief, sexuality, health and relationships.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Former Salmond staffer rejects Sturgeon claims in book as ‘obviously false’ Geoff Aberdein, who worked for former first minister Alex Salmond, hit out at his successor over comments made in her newly published memoirs.
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 Swinney has ‘no intention’ of reshuffling Scottish cabinet before May election First Minister John Swinney said he would not change his cabinet team, despite a number of members confirming they will not run next year.
The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025 Swinney: My focus is on the future and Scotland – not Sturgeon’s book The First Minister refused to comment on claims made by Nicola Sturgeon about former SNP leader Alex Salmond in her memoirs.
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2025 New vehicles expected to push army’s capabilities forward The armoured vehicles were showcased at the annual Army Expo, held in Edinburgh this year for the first time.
Evening Standard · Aug 18, 2025 King begins Balmoral residency with military ceremony Charles greeted wellwishers while wearing his King Charles III tartan which was designed on the date of the coronation, May 6 2023.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Sturgeon making Salmond claims because he cannot defend himself, niece says Christina Hendry said her family was united on legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched handling of harassment complaints.
Evening Standard · Aug 15, 2025 JK Rowling compares Nicola Sturgeon to Donald Trump in scathing book review The Harry Potter author also compared the former first minister to Twilight character Bella Swan, saying both women are ‘monomaniacs’.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025 Charity rowers mistaken for 'illegal migrants' by Rupert Lowe arrive in Scotland A team of charity rowers that were mistaken for 'illegal migrants' by former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe have arrived at the Forth Bridge near…
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025 Charity rowers MP mistook for migrants complete first leg of journey Row4MND is aiming to raise £57 million for research into motor neurone disease with a series of four epic rows over four years.