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Petition demanding SNP ministers step in to help historic Highland ferry snowballs

A PETITION calling on Scottish Government ministers to step in to help a historic Highland ferry service has been signed more than 15,000 times ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23

Lesley Riddoch on why you should subscribe to The National for £20 a year

TWELVE years after the independence referendum it's extraordinary there's still just one newspaper supporting and exploring the political…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Scottish independence rally held outside Holyrood after Section 30 vote

Independence campaigners gathered outside of Holyrood for a rally after MSPs backed John Swinney’s request for a Section 30 order from Westminster…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

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'Time to take action': What it was like at the national Palestine demo in Edinburgh

At Saturday's national demonstration in Edinburgh against the UK Government and the media's complicity in the genocide in Gaza, there was a…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2025

Speakers announced for national pro-Palestine demonstration this weekend

The full line-up of speakers has been announced for a national pro-Palestine demonstration taking place in the capital this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2025

Lesley Riddoch tears into Labour's 'demeaning' benefits cuts on Question Time

Lesley Riddoch has torn into Labour's "demeaning" plans to cut benefits on the BBC's Question Time programme

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2025

'Bizarre': Question Time called out as Reform councillor joins Scottish panel

THE BBC’s decision to platform Reform UK in Scotland when the right-wing party has no elected members has been branded “bizzarre”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

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Who is on tonight's BBC Question Time panel in St Andrews?

The BBC's Question Time programme is returning to Scotland on Thursday evening

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2025

Lesley Riddoch launches crowdfunder for documentary focussing on Finland

BROADCASTER Lesley Riddoch has launched a crowdfunder in a bid to make a documentary about Finland.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23, 2025

Lesley Riddoch explores need to upgrade grid network in rural Scotland in new film

JOURNALIST Lesley Riddoch explores why a Scottish rural community is energy-rich but lacks the power to make it work for them in her new film…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025

Leading pro-indy figures write to Keir Starmer over referendum 'snub'

A group of leading pro-independence figures have written to Keir Starmer over his dismissal of a second Scottish independence referendum should the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2025

'You're being had': BBC audience urged to 'get angry' over Scottish energy crisis

A BBC Debate Night audience in the Highlands were told to "get angry" about the energy crisis and inequalities facing rural Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

Lesley Riddoch launches new series on Iceland's geothermal energy

BROADCASTER Lesley Riddoch has launched a new series exploring Iceland's geothermal energy and why people in the sub-arctic country are happier…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025

UK Government confirms review of smart meter roll-out as Scots hit with issues

THE UK Government has confirmed it will undertake a review of the roll-out of smart meters ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2024

Alex Salmond’s political star had long faded. Yet his death has sent shock waves through Scotland

While the Alba leader’s final years were dominated by controversy, his vision for independence changed Scottish politics for ever, says writer, journalist, campaigner and podcaster Lesley Riddoch

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2024

David Hayman and Lesley Riddoch to host land reform event in Scotland

SCOTTISH actor David Hayman and journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch are set to co-host a major conference on land reform in Scotland next…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024

'This is not over': Hundreds rally for Yes at Holyrood on 10th anniversary of indyref

HUNDREDS of Yes supporters turned out in Edinburgh on the 10th anniversary of the independence referendum to show Westminster that “this is…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024

New independence film shows grassroots movement still alive 10 years on

A NEW film documenting the diversity of the grassroots independence movement has been created to mark 10 years since the referendum ...

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024

In pictures: The National's indyref anniversary event

TO mark a decade since the Scottish independence referendum, The National held a special event in Glasgow to look back on the campaign and reflect…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2024

Lesley Riddoch speaks to John Swinney 10 years on from independence referendum

NATIONAL readers will remember where they were on September 18, 2014. But 10 years on? Is Wednesday a day to celebrate or mourn? Are programmes…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

Lesley Riddoch interviews First Minister John Swinney in tomorrow's Sunday National

THIS week's edition of the Sunday National will feature a special interview with First Minister John Swinney conducted by journalist and…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2024

What to expect from The National on the indyref 10-year anniversary

ON Wednesday, September 18, we mark 10 years since the 2014 independence referendum ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2024

'The ideal place to be': Lesley Riddoch on our indyref anniversary event

THE National's independence referendum anniversary event is the "ideal place to be" as Scotland marks 10 years since the historic vote,…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2024

'Devolution should extend to Scotland's councils', Lesley Riddoch tells SNP members

YES supporter Lesley Riddoch has called for devolution in Scotland to extend to local councils, as part of an event at the SNP conference ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2024

Why this filmmaker is producing a new independence documentary

A FILMMAKER is hoping to highlight the real voices of the grassroots movement in a new documentary about Scottish independence ...

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