The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

First Minister John Swinney hails impact of Dolly Parton’s charity work in Scotland

In April, the Scottish Government said it would partner with The Dollywood Foundation which provides books for children, and promotes education and literacy among young people

The Independent UK · Aug 25

First Minister ‘deeply saddened’ by Dolly Parton death

The Scottish Government previously pledged to support The Dollywood Foundation, a charity launched by the singer to promote literacy in children.

Evening Standard · Aug 25

Scottish watersports centre given £1.1m towards 'world-class' venue transformation

A WATERSPORTS centre in North Lanarkshire has been awarded more than £1 million from the Scottish Government to go towards efforts to transform it…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Inside the huge AI data centre lobbying campaign sweeping through Holyrood

AI data centre developers and the wider industry have engaged in a sustained lobbying blitz of the Scottish Parliament, The National can reveal ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 25

Scottish Government should abandon social care cuts, says Labour hopeful Fagan

The Scottish Labour leadership candidate has also backed calls for £750 million additional funding for social care.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

Minister demands answers from UK Government over vetoed £1.5bn Highland factory

THE Scottish Government has “never” been told why their UK counterpart blocked a Chinese firm’s £1.5 billion investment in the Highlands –…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Scottish Government minister quits to pursue 'political passions outwith government'

A JUNIOR Scottish Government minister has quit his role due to health reasons.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Ukrainians gather in Edinburgh to remember those killed in 'cruel' war with Russia

Ukrainians have gathered in Edinburgh for a special ceremony to mark the country’s Independence Day

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24

Ukrainians remember those lost in ‘cruel’ war at Independence Day event

Ukrainians gathered in Edinburgh as the country marks 35 years of independence.

Evening Standard · Aug 24

John Swinney urged to intervene as he visits council hit by huge job losses

JOHN Swinney is facing calls to take action to support one of Scotland’s smallest council areas after it was hit by the cumulative loss of around…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24