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Edinburgh festivals show 'Scotland is a welcoming country', Scottish Government says

Edinburgh's festivals are sending a clear message that Scotland is an open and welcoming country, Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has said

The National (Scotland)

SNP ministers back calls for British Museum to return Lewis chessmen to Scotland

THE Scottish Government has backed a Yes group’s calls for the Lewis chessmen to be returned to Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

Lewis residents reveal impact of flight cuts to their community

LEWIS residents have warned cuts to flights between Stornoway and Inverness will make it harder to work on the mainland, see family and access vital…

The National (Scotland)

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Greens accuse SNP of 'cosying up' to Israel-linked Barclays with bonds scheme

GREENS co-leader Ross Greer has accused the Scottish Government of "cosying up" to Israel-linked Barclays in a furious statement after…

The National (Scotland)

Second SNP minister takes swipe at Nicola Sturgeon over 'wrong' election criticism

Nicola Sturgeon’s attacks on the SNP’s election campaign are wrong, a Scottish Government minister has said, becoming the latest to rebuke the…

The National (Scotland)

Record number of 18-year-olds admitted to university in 2026 academic year

The overall number across all ages was 32,370, according to the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard

Scottish Government blocks historic island 'guga hunt' from going ahead

The Scottish Government’s environment agency has officially blocked the centuries-old Western Isles 'guga hunt' from going ahead this…

The National (Scotland)

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Scottish Government rules environmental report needed for Edinburgh AI data centre

THE Scottish Government has ruled a full Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for an AI data centre on the outskirts of Edinburgh

The National (Scotland)

Thomas Kerr slammed for ‘small-minded racism’ in Palestine aid funding attack

THOMAS Kerr’s attack on the Scottish Government for providing humanitarian funding for Palestine has been branded “small-minded racism”.

The National (Scotland)

Israel boycott failure 'undermining Scotland solidarity with Palestine', say Greens

THE Scottish Government's failure to implement a boycott of Israel is undermining its claims of solidarity with Palestine despite ministers…

The National (Scotland)

Call for improved anti-racism strategy as ‘hooded youths harass Glasgow shopkeepers’

AN SNP councillor has called on the Scottish Government to improve its youth anti-racism strategy after recent far-right disorder in Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh festival took £600k in Scottish taxpayer funding before moving to England

THE Edinburgh TV Festival received almost £600,000 in funding from the Scottish Government before its organisers announced it would be relocated to…

The National (Scotland)

Government set to block historic Scottish island 'guga hunt', files suggest

THE Scottish Government’s environment agency is set to block the centuries-old Western Isles “guga hunt” from going ahead, new documents…

The National (Scotland)

Palestine to receive another £500k in aid funding from Scottish Government

PEOPLE in Gaza and the West Bank are to be supported by a further £500,000 of Scottish Government funding to provide humanitarian assistance.

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Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray

The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government ‘not expecting military support’ to help combat wildfire

More than 500 firefighters have been tackling the blaze over the past 11 days.

The Independent UK

Cairngorms wildfire: Locals say response came too late as ‘apocalyptic’ smoke draws near

The wildfire has been burning for over a week in a Scottish national park

Evening Standard

Residents staying put in village near Cairngorms wildfire criticise response

One couple said the Scottish Government response was like ‘closing the door now that the horse has bolted’.

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Cairngorms wildfire a ‘very serious situation’, John Swinney says

The Scottish Government reconvened a response meeting on Saturday morning.

The National (Scotland)

Disruptive Airbnbs causing Scottish city residents sleepless nights

RESIDENTS living beside short-term lets have told The National of sleepless nights, police call-outs and years-long legal battles, warning…

Evening Standard

Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut

Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again.

Evening Standard

Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie

During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'spending 4 times more on affordable housing' than England, research finds

NEW research has revealed that the Scottish Government has invested almost four times more per capita than England when it comes to affordable…

The National (Scotland)

Multi-billion-pound Scottish wind farm plans approved by Scottish Government

PLANS for a multi-billion-pound wind farm off the coast of Moray have reached a major milestone after they were approved by the Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Tory MP over claim 'she's lying about husband's crimes'

A SENIOR Conservative politician has used special rules protecting MPs’ freedom of speech to level allegations of criminality at former first…

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