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Business confidence in Scotland ‘higher than UK average’ in May – stats

Confidence in Scotland rose 12 points during May to 52%, according to the Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Did cup success mean more to Aberdeen than Celtic? Of course, but here's why

A Scottish Cup win clearly meant more to Aberdeen than it would have to Celtic, but the moments we cherish as fans are all about the context...

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

Aberdeen have a platform to build on now Parkhead victory stage has been dismantled

Aberdeen's epic Scottish Cup victory will give the Pittodrie club a platform to build on - their Hampden win could just be the start for Jimmy…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

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John Swinney declares SNP ‘healed’ a year after taking helm of ‘fractured’ party

The First Minister took office in May last year at a tumultuous time for the SNP.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2025

Garden design exhibition at V&A Dundee aims to inspire ‘joyful future’

Garden Futures: Designing With Nature explores the impact of garden design, including kitchen gardens and the popularity of allotments.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

New mural of ‘iconic’ activist Mary Barbour unveiled in Govan

The image was painted by internationally-acclaimed muralist Jeks, who said he hoped it would inspire people to ‘stand up and fight for what’s right’.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

Evening Standard · May 15, 2025

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Bill on Assisted Dying faces key vote at Scottish Parliament

Liam McArthur’s Bill would, if passed, allow terminally ill adults to seek help to end their life.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Swinney: Scotland will have option of independence under my leadership

Asked whether he had put independence on the back burner, the First Minister said he had to ‘directly’ deal with Scots’ priorities this year.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

Kate Forbes to vote against Assisted Dying Bill at Holyrood

The Deputy First Minister said she does not think ‘any amount of legal drafting can prevent people feeling pressured to die’.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025

John Swinney denies he was 'furious' at Nicola Sturgeon over trans rights comments

John Swinney has rejected claims he was “furious” that Nicola Sturgeon spoke to journalists about transgender rights ahead of a big policy…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Trans people ‘excluded in heart of democracy’ after Holyrood toilet rule change

The Scottish Trans and Equality Network has hit out at Parliament bosses’ decision following the Supreme Court gender ruling.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2025

In Pictures: Nation gives thanks to veterans on the 80th anniversary of VE Day

On May 8 1945, the nation celebrated Victory in Europe, with church bells ringing out to mark the end of the Second World War.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Artist born on VE Day shares memories of post-war years

Victoria Crowe’s work will be celebrated in an exhibition later this year.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

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Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Reform UK to be Scotland’s second largest party at Holyrood, poll suggests

The Survation survey suggests Nigel Farage’s party will beat the Tories and Labour to become the main opposition at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · May 6, 2025

SNP’s ‘flimsy’ programme for government offers ‘more of the same’, says Findlay

John Swinney’s plans were also criticised by Scottish Labour leader who asked the First Minister: ‘Is that it?’

Evening Standard · May 5, 2025

Swinney to put ‘serious action’ over the NHS at the heart of his plans

The Scottish First Minister will announce his Government’s plans and priorities for the coming year in a flagship statement to Holyrood on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Labour has ‘largely lost’ its gains in Scotland, says polling expert

It came as a new poll found John Swinney’s SNP is on track to again be the largest party at Holyrood after next year’s election.

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The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Hunterston B site declared nuclear-free as all spent fuel removed

The plant in North Ayrshire provided power for nearly 46 years before it was shut down in 2022.

Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025

Costumes from Hollywood adaptation to feature in Macbeth exhibition

Artefacts and painting will also form the display at Perth Museum.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025

Swinney refuses to say if trans women are women

The First Minister said only that the issue had been ‘settled’ by the Supreme Court and he accepts its judgment.

The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2025

Stonehaven derailment fatal accident inquiry could last nine weeks, court told

Three people were killed in the incident during bad weather near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, in August 2020.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Somerville cannot say when new guidance on single-sex spaces will be issued

The Social Justice Secretary vowed to change the guidance after the Scottish Government’s Supreme Court defeat – but could not say when that would be.

Evening Standard · Apr 22, 2025

Scotland’s leaders pay tribute to ‘dedicated’ lifetime service of Pope Francis

Party leaders spoke about the late Pope during a motion of condolence at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Apr 21, 2025

Pope Francis’s social values ‘resonated with Scotland’ – Archbishop of Glasgow

Archbishop William Nolan said the pope ‘was very keen that the church should bring hope to people’.

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