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Swinney pledges ban on conversion practices if Westminster fails to act

John Swinney made the commitment at the last First Minister’s Questions before the Holyrood election.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Archaeology student unearths rare stone carving of 'Pictish face'

AN archaeology student has discovered what is thought may be a rare carving of a Pict’s face while volunteering on a dig ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2025

Archaeology student unearths rare stone carving that may show Pictish face

The object was found by Jodie Allan during a dig at East Lomond hill fort in Fife.

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025

‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines

The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025

More than 1000 objections to plan for golf course on Scottish nature reserve

MORE than 1000 people have written to the Scottish Government urging them to “call in” and reject a controversially approved plan to build a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

Locals warn SNP ministers against overruling block on fish farm in national park

“MISTRUST” between local and national government would only be aggravated if SNP ministers overrule the decision to block the development of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2023

Cross-party congress renews calls for rejection of controversial Ravenscraig rail freight hub appeal

The proposals from the Russell Group were thrown out by North Lanarkshire Council in December last year

Daily Record · May 9, 2023

Tayside roads policing inspector believes dualling the A9 would save lives

The matter was raised during a road safety presentation at a Perth and Kinross Council committee meeting

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023

Scottish Government provides £1.5m for threatened music projects

THE Scottish Government has provided £1.5 million in funding for a music project at risk of closure because of squeezed council budgets.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023

Ian Blackford accuses Alex Salmond of 'stirring the pot' in leadership contest

FORMER SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has accused Alex Salmond of “trying to stir the pot” in the leadership contest after claiming…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023