Nicola Sturgeon’s touching letters to youngsters revealed
Nicola Sturgeon has been taking time out of her busy schedule to respond to touching letters from young children who are eager to see wolves reintroduced to the Highlands.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Richard Leonard criticises Government response to Yammer app controversy
Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard has accused the Government of failing to ensure proper safeguarding on a school network app.
Nicola Sturgeon backtracks after creating confusion on opening of AWPR
A gaffe by Nicola Sturgeon caused fresh confusion over the completion date for Aberdeen’s long-awaited bypass yesterday.
Nicola Sturgeon puts £250 million mental health plan at heart of programme
Nicola Sturgeon put a new £250 million plan to transform support for people suffering from mental health problems at the heart of her programme for government yesterday.
Work on new £34million surgical hospital in Inverness to start next year
Work on a new £34 million surgical hospital in Inverness will get under way next year – and a nationwide plan to tackle long health waiting times will be published this month.
Brexit could be decisive factor in next Scottish independence vote
A majority of Scots would back independence if a second referendum was held after Brexit, according to a new poll.
Nicola Sturgeon poised to pledge cash for new schools and hospitals
Cash for new schools and hospitals is expected to be pledged by Nicola Sturgeon today when the first minister sets out her latest programme for government.
Fire stations could host new electric charging points for cars
Fire stations across Scotland could host new electric charging points for cars as part of plans for almost £17million of investment in green transport.
SNP become second biggest party in UK after overtaking Tories
SNP membership has overtaken the Conservatives for the first time, pushing the party of government into third place.
Ian Blackford insists there is ‘no civil war’ in the SNP over Alex Salmond claims
SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford insisted yesterday that there was no “civil war” in the party amid tensions over allegations against former leader Alex Salmond.
Opposition MSPs demand ‘full transparency’ over Alex Salmond probe
Pressure mounted on the Scottish Government yesterday as opposition parties demanded “full transparency” over the probe into the conduct of Alex Salmond.
Opposition urges full transparency over Alex Salmond probe
Opposition parties have called for “full transparency” from the Scottish Government over the investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Alex Salmond.
First Minister says ‘no legal basis’ to suspend Alex Salmond following sexual harassment claims
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said there is “no legal basis” to suspend Alex Salmond from the SNP, following accusations of sexual harassment.
Alex Salmond admits he is ‘no saint’ but strongly denies sexual harassment claims
Alex Salmond insisted yesterday that he had never broken the law or “sexually harassed anyone” as the former first minister came out fighting over misconduct allegations.
North Sea revenues rise but Scotland’s spending still outstrips income
Scotland’s share of North Sea revenues soared by more than £1 billion last year – but the nation’s deficit level was still four times higher than that of the UK.
Sturgeon meets Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 contestants
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has met contestants in the Eurovision Young Musicians 2018 competition which is being held in Scotland for the first time.
Theresa May recognises ‘iconic importance’ of Scotch whisky amid Brexit fears
Prime Minister Theresa May has spoken of the “iconic importance” of Scotch whisky as she vowed to fight to safeguard vital protections for the sector.
Scottish Government insists it has ‘absolutely no plans’ to merge NHS boards
The Scottish Government has again been forced to deny that it is plotting to merge health boards covering Grampian, Tayside and the Highlands and islands.
Support for independence rises – but most Scots do not want vote this year
A new poll has found that support for Scottish independence has risen above the 2014 level – but most people do not want another vote this year.
Colleague defends axed SNP minister as ‘tremendously talented’
A close colleague of axed SNP minister Gillian Martin has issued a impassioned defence of the “tremendously talented” MSP.
Nicola Sturgeon concerned Scotch whisky could be caught in firing line of trade war
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to “very closely” monitor a trade row between the EU and US amid concerns it could hit the Scotch whisky sector.
Nicola Sturgeon’s reshuffle left in disarray over north-east MSP Gillian Martin’s offensive blog posts
Nicola Sturgeon’s long-awaited reshuffle was left in disarray yesterday after she was forced to a sack a new minister within hours of announcing her appointment.
Promotions for SNP rising stars from the north and north-east
SNP rising stars Kate Forbes and Gillian Martin were promoted to ministerial jobs yesterday as Nicola Sturgeon completed a dramatic reshuffle.
Nicola Sturgeon unveils radical reshuffle of her top team
Nicola Sturgeon wielded the axe yesterday as she delivered the most radical reshuffle and restructure of the Cabinet in the 11 years since the SNP took power.
Caol Primary scoops a top award at First Minister’s Reading Challenge
A Fort William primary school has done the Highlands proud by becoming one of the winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge 2018.
Verdict due next week on north MSP’s sprinkler campaign
A Highland MSP will find out by next week if the Scottish Government will back his call for sprinklers to be installed in all new-build social housing.
SNP activists poised to deliver £1.4 million boost to north-east economy
The north-east economy is poised to receive a £1.4 million boost as about 2,500 delegates flock to Aberdeen today for the start of the SNP conference.
Nicola Sturgeon taking Aberdeen bypass accidents claim ‘seriously’
Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to take allegations seriously if they relate to workers’ safety on the Aberdeen bypass project amid claims that accidents were “under-reported”.
Scottish Government want seat at whisky trade talks with US after Brexit
The Scottish Government will demand to be involved at “all stages” of post-Brexit trade talks with the US to ensure the £922 million whisky market is protected.
Nicola Sturgeon left ‘horrified’ by photo of Highland whistleblower ‘taped to a chair’
Nicola Sturgeon has ordered a full investigation after being left “absolutely horrified” by a photograph appearing to show a Highland government agency whistleblower taped to a chair and gagged.
Study will say independence could boost the Scottish economy by £4,100 per person
Independence could boost the Scottish economy by the equivalent of £4,100 per person if it follows the example of other successful small nations, a new study will conclude.
Huge offshore windfarm scheme could revitalise BiFab yards
Nicola Sturgeon has hinted that work from a huge offshore wind farm off the Fife coast could revitalise troubled firm BiFab.