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Commonwealth Games will show Scotland's love of sport, John Swinney says

John Swinney has said he 'cannot wait' for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to get under way, adding that the Glasgow tournament would…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1

Glasgow Games will ‘showcase Scotland’s love of sport’, John Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister spoke out ahead of the start of the King’s Baton Relay, which takes place in the run-up to the sporting contest.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

Scotland could face budget reductions as UK ups defence spending, Swinney says

The First Minister said ‘enormous investment’ in nuclear arms had made it difficult to strengthen conventional defences.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

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Andy Burnham 'doesn’t know what he means' with Scottish devolution plan, SNP warn

A Scottish minister has said Andy Burnham “doesn’t know what he means” with his stated plans to reshape Scottish devolution – and added “I…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Scotland generated record-breaking amount of renewable energy at start of 2026

SCOTLAND has generated a record amount of renewable electricity for the first quarter of this year, as the country continues to produce more energy…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30

Andy Burnham tells Scots he offers ‘change’ from ‘broken’ Westminster politics

The man expected to be the next prime minister told people he is ‘going to do things differently’.

Evening Standard · Jun 30

‘Rhetoric alone will not cut it’ says Swinney as Burnham pledges more devolution

The First Minister’s comments come as Andy Burnham made his first speech after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation.

The Independent UK · Jun 29

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John Swinney warns Andy Burnham Scotland 'is a nation not a region'

John Swinney has responded to Andy Burnham's proposals to "extend devolution" in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

Scotland's ninth walk-in GP clinic opens in Glasgow

John Swinney has said that the opening of the first GP walk-in clinic in Glasgow shows his government 'delivering' on its pledge to end…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 29

8 photos show Scotland squad leaving US after World Cup dream ends

THE Scotland team have been pictured leaving their hotel after it was confirmed that their World Cup dream has come to an end

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

King offers ‘sincere commiserations’ to Scotland team after their World Cup exit

Charles said he hoped the team can ‘return home with proud hearts’ for the ‘joy’ they have given to so many.

Evening Standard · Jun 28

John Swinney 'sorry' to see Steve Clarke step down as Scotland head coach

JOHN Swinney has said he is “sorry” to see Scotland’s head coach Steve Clarke step down following the team’s exit from this year’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

John Swinney ‘sorry’ to see Steve Clarke step down as Scotland head coach

Clarke led Scotland to three out of the last four major football tournaments – including their first World Cup since 1998.

Evening Standard · Jun 28

Tartan Army’s highlights as Scotland officially knocked out of World Cup

THE Tartan Army is commiserating after Scotland were formally knocked out of the World Cup on Saturday — but fans have been hailed for bringing a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

Spaceport’s plan to dump rocket launch debris into Scottish seas

SCOTLAND’S first spaceport on Shetland plans to use the sea as a “dustbin” to dump tonnes of debris from rockets, The Ferret can reveal,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28

Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK?

Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27

Unionist MSPs fume at 'nationalist nonsense' as 'anti-monarchy' poem read to King

UNIONIST MSPs have fumed over “nationalist nonsense” after an “anti-monarchist” poem was read out in front of King Charles at the opening of…

Evening Standard · Jun 27

King calls for debate with ‘respect’ at opening of Scottish Parliament session

Charles and Camilla also met local heroes nominated by MSPs for their ‘extraordinary contribution’ to communities.

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The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Scottish Labour MP says Andy Burnham 'blames Westminster like John Swinney'

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has compared Andy Burnham to John Swinney and appeared to suggest voters had to bear “responsibility” for the PM being…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26

Scottish Jewish academics speak out amid 'terrifying far-right racism'

A GROUP of Jewish academics working at universities across Scotland have expressed spoken out against "terrifying acts of far-right…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

John Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes

JOHN Swinney has hit back at claims he was involved in an SNP cover-up of Peter Murrell’s crimes, with the First Minister insisting such…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Campaigner welcomes First Minister’s new position on Scotland’s AI data centres

A PROMINENT campaigner has welcomed the First Minister’s changing position on hyperscale data centres in Scotland – but added that it should be…

Evening Standard · Jun 25

Swinney hits back at ‘baseless’ claims of SNP ‘cover-up’ of Murrell’s crimes

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay had insisted the First Minister was ‘at the heart of the cover-up’.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

John Swinney brands Reform MSP 'disgrace' for 'trivialising Edinburgh terror attacks'

THE First Minister has called a senior Reform MSP an “absolute disgrace”, accusing him of "trivialising" the terror-linked anti-Muslim…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Scottish Government to 'consider planning guidance' for AI data centres

JOHN SWINNEY has confirmed that the Scottish Government is "considering planning guidance” for the proposed AI data centres across Scotland…

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