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Sturgeon making Salmond claims because he cannot defend himself, niece says

Christina Hendry said her family was united on legal action against the Scottish Government over its botched handling of harassment complaints.

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

MoD told to 'come clean' after ministers not told about US troops on Scottish soil

THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been urged to “come clean” over its decision to allow a “detachment” of US troops to be stationed at a…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

Parents face £10k childcare bills as council blocks cross-authority funding

FAMILIES have been left paying thousands of pounds a year for childcare because Edinburgh City Council has reneged on a flagship Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

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Alex Salmond’s widow suing Scottish Government over sexual harassment probe

Former first minister Alex Salmond’s widow is suing the Scottish Government over its handling of an investigation into sexual harassment…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

For Women Scotland launches legal action against Scottish ministers on gender policy

A GENDER-CRITICAL group is taking action against the Scottish Government over policies it says are “inconsistent” with the Supreme Court ruling…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Culture Secretary announces £1.8 million for arts and culture festivals

Angus Robertson said the money would ensure Scotland’s ‘cultural highlights can be enjoyed at home and abroad’.

Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2025

Golf course plans in doubt as NatureScot report backs 'outright rejection'

PLANS to build a golf course on a protected Highland beach face being binned after a government agency report concluded with an “outright…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

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Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Scottish Government slaps down Tory MSP over Nicola Sturgeon memoir claims

THE Scottish Government has rubbished claims by a Tory MSP that Nicola Sturgeon violated the ministerial code in asking the Supreme Court if she…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Checks on Israeli-linked arms firms appear to be just a cosmetic formality

The Scottish Government has come under criticism in recent months for the continuing financial support it provides to companies involved in the arms…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Exports of Scottish salmon expected to reach £1bn for first time

SCOTTISH salmon exports are on course to hit £1 billion for the first time, fuelled by rising international demand.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2025

Scottish Enterprise panned for lack of checks on Israeli-linked arms firms

THE Scottish Government has been condemned for the lack of checks it’s performing on grants offered to arms firms supplying Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Calls for White House to pay policing bill for JD Vance’s Scotland holiday

NO public money should be spent on “far right extremist” JD Vance’s holiday in Scotland, the Scottish Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray reacts to latest GERS figures

THE Scottish Secretary has claimed that the latest spending and revenue statistics for the Scottish Government demonstrated the “collective…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2025

GERS figures show Scottish Government revenue growing faster than spending

SCOTTISH Government revenue is growing faster than spending, new official figures show despite declining income from North Sea oil and gas.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

John Swinney opens £26m glasshouse in bid to tackle climate change

John Swinney has opened a £26 million glasshouse to help grow more trees in a bid to tackle climate change ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12, 2025

John Swinney interview: The FM on indyref2, Israel, energy and more

It is easy to forget that Bute House – as well as a venue for press conferences, grand political announcements and resignations – is also a home…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

Scottish cultural groups 'lead world by far' on Israel boycott as major milestone hit

MORE than 200 Scottish cultural organisations have backed a boycott of Israel, which campaigners say represents “by far the highest proportional…

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The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025

Alex Salmond did not read independence white paper, Nicola Sturgeon claims

The former first minister accused her predecessor of an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over the document, produced ahead of the 2014 referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

Alex Salmond 'did not read' 2014 Scottish independence paper, Nicola Sturgeon says

ALEX Salmond did not read the Scottish Government’s white paper on independence ahead of the 2014 referendum, Nicola Sturgeon has claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

John Swinney: I'm looking at whole range of measures to take against Israel

THE First Minister has said that he is looking at a “whole range of measures” to take against Israel amid its genocide in Gaza.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2025

Flexible working could help 25,000 Scots into jobs, new research finds

As many as 25,000 unemployed Scots could have a job if flexible working was offered, a new study has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025

The tax haven firms given cash by the Scottish Government revealed

A company controlled by billionaire media baron Rupert Murdoch, a US military aircraft producer, and a Clyde port owner with an alleged history of…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2025

Inside the growing movement to boycott Israel in communities across Scotland

IN just over a year, a growing movement to boycott Israel has emerged in towns, cities and islands across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2025

John Swinney praises Chris Hoy's cancer work after Bute House meeting

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has praised the work done by Sir Chris Hoy to raise awareness of prostate cancer following a meeting at Bute…

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