‘Gutted’ Swinney apologises to SNP members but ‘never suspected’ Murrell’s crime The SNP leader and Scottish First Minister spoke about his ‘level of personal horror’ over Peter Murrell’s actions. Evening Standard · May 25
Martin O'Neill singles out surprising Celtic ace in Scottish Cup celebration O'Neill spoke about his side's Scottish Cup victory and one fringe player got a special shout. The National (Scotland) · May 24
Daizen Maeda in apparent goodbye to Celtic fans after Scottish Cup win Maeda opened the scoring for Celts against Dunfermline and was interviewed at Celtic Park after the action. The National (Scotland) · May 24
Scottish Government will be ‘bold, innovative and ambitious’ on industry – Flynn The new Cabinet Secretary for Economy has met former workers of the Grangemouth refinery and Mossmorran ethylene plan. Evening Standard · May 24
MSPs urged to 'unite behind Scotland's right to decide' ahead of indyref2 vote MSPs have been urged to 'unite behind Scotland’s right to decide' ahead of a vote to hold a second independence referendum ... The National (Scotland) · May 24
Scottish Government will be 'bold' with Scotland's industry, Stephen Flynn vows Stephen Flynn has vowed the Scottish Government will be “bold, innovative and ambitious” in shaping Scotland’s industry sector ... The National (Scotland) · May 24
John Swinney to host first meeting of ‘streamlined’ Scottish cabinet The Scottish First Minister will chair the first meeting of his new-look cabinet team on Friday. Evening Standard · May 21
Make economic growth the number one priority, business group urges Swinney CBI Scotland said Scotland is in a ‘race against time’ to deliver growth amid mounting pressures on the public purse. Evening Standard · May 21
John Swinney stands by 'move on from Troubles' remark in face of Holyrood protest THE First Minister has stood by his statement that people must “move on” from the Troubles conflicts in Ireland in response to a protest at… The National (Scotland) · May 21
Late Queen’s ‘Haddington’ teddy on display as part of Holyroodhouse tour Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at the palace in Edinburgh have opened to the public for the first time. Evening Standard · May 21
Swinney appoints Public Sector Reform Secretary in ‘fiscal sustainability’ push The First Minister created the post, to be filled by Ivan McKee, as he appointed his new Cabinet. Evening Standard · May 20
Gilruth appointed Deputy First Minister as Swinney reshuffles top team The First Minister is appointing his new Cabinet. Evening Standard · May 20
Gilruth to be appointed Deputy First Minister by Swinney The new Scottish Cabinet is being appointed. Evening Standard · May 20
Swinney sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet appointments It comes after the SNP’s election victory earlier this month. Evening Standard · May 20
Evening Standard · May 20 Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister and appoint Cabinet John Swinney will be sworn in at the Court of Session on Wednesday.
Evening Standard · May 19 Being First Minister ‘greatest privilege’ of Swinney’s life John Swinney will be sworn in again as First Minister on Wednesday.
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Did Scotland's party leaders just signal a new kind of Holyrood parliament? MEET the new boss, same as the old boss ...
Evening Standard · May 19 John Swinney ready to ‘get on with the job’ as he is re-elected First Minister The SNP leader, whose party is the biggest in the Scottish Parliament, was voted back into the role in Holyrood on Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · May 19 Malcolm Offord put under investigation by Scottish charity watchdog Malcolm Offord is under investigation by the Scottish charity regulator over the trust he previously vowed to donate his MSP salary to ...
Evening Standard · May 18 MSPs to elect new first minister after Scottish elections All six parties at Holyrood will put their leader forward for the top job with SNP leader John Swinney saying he is confident he will win.
Evening Standard · May 14 Swinney contrasts ‘swift action’ in Scotland to ‘constant crisis’ at Westminster SNP leader John Swinney spoke after being sworn in again as an MSP at Holyrood.
Evening Standard · May 14 Swinney: Calm and elegance of Holyrood in contrast to chaos of Westminster Scotland’s First Minister spoke of his ‘enormous pride’ at being the first MSP to be sworn into the new Parliamentary session at Holyrood on Thursday
The Independent UK · May 14 Swinney declares ‘primary loyalty’ to the people as MSPs sworn in at Holyrood SNP leader John Swinney was the first of 129 MSPs to take the oath in a ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.
Evening Standard · May 14 Flynn and Gethins hit out at ‘crisis-ridden Westminster’ as they quit Commons The former SNP MPs have been elected to the Scottish Parliament after last week’s election.
The Independent UK · May 14 MSPs take oaths and Presiding Officer elected on day one of new Holyrood term The first sitting day of the Parliament will take place on Thursday.