The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

'Will Scottish Labour MPs back my Scotland visa bill or just be lobby fodder?'

SNP MP Stephen Gethins tabled a bill at Westminster on Thursday seeking an amendment to the Scotland Act 1998 to enable the Scottish Government to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Alex Salmond's body coming home tomorrow with cortege planned

THE body of Alex Salmond will be flown home to Scotland on Friday, the Alba Party have confirmed.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

John Swinney announces £250,000 emergency donation to Middle East relief effort

JOHN Swinney has announced the Scottish Government will make a £250,000 emergency donation to the relief effort in the Middle East.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024

Alex Salmond's body ready to be returned to Scotland, North Macedonia confirms

OFFICIALS in North Macedonia have said Alex Salmond's body is ready to be returned to Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

'Missing out': Call for Scottish Government to back new marina in Arran

THERE are calls for the Scottish Government to back plans for a new marina in Arran after locals said were missing out when compared to their island…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

SNP's treatment of Alex Salmond 'pathetic and Stalin-esque', Fergus Ewing says

THE SNP’s treatment of former first minister Alex Salmond has been described as “pathetic” and “shameful” by one of the party’s most…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024

Alex Salmond died 'while trying to open bottle of ketchup', says eyewitness

Mr Salmond was reportedly helping the Alba Party chair open a bottle of ketchup when he suffered a heart attack and died during lunch

Evening Standard · Oct 15, 2024

National readers share their memories of Alex Salmond

We asked our readers to share their memories of Alex Salmond following his death at the age of 69. These are some of their messages of condolence,…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

Alex Salmond's court case against the Scottish Government to continue

THE court case against the Scottish Government launched by Alex Salmond last year is set to continue, according to friends of the former first…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024

Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces

FERRY fares across Scotland will increase by 10 per cent from next year, the Scottish Government has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 14, 2024