Ben Nevis survivor pays tribute to fellow climbers who died following avalanche
The sole survivor of the tragic Ben Nevis avalanche has paid tribute to his three friends killed in the ordeal saying “I’m wearing you in my heart forever.”
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Avalanche survivor pays tribute to friends lost on Ben Nevis
The survivor of an avalanche on the UK’s highest peak has paid tribute to his fellow climbers who died, telling them “you will forever be in my heart”.
Ben Nevis avalanche victims revealed as French and Swiss climbers
Three climbers who died after an avalanche on the UK’s highest mountain were French and Swiss, Police Scotland have said.
Consultation launched on proposal to protect 18th century shipwreck
A consultation on proposals to protect the site of a Swedish merchant ship which sank off Shetland around 270 years ago has been launched by heritage chiefs.
Thrills and suspense as Granite Noir 2019 is dubbed best yet
Aberdeen’s third Granite Noir festival came to a close last night with organisers describing it as the most successful ever staged.
Scapa Flow consultation launched 100 years after scuttling of German fleet
It was a deliberate act of destruction that transformed a quiet part of Scotland into the world’s biggest naval graveyard.
North and north-east hail care experienced young people as part of national celebration
Council's across Scotland are celebrating Care Day 2019.
Nicola Sturgeon to appear on First Minister’s Question Time: Next Generation
Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from children as a youth version of First Minister’s Question Time returns in April.
New Scotland-Canada partnership to support social enterprise
An international agreement to grow and sustain social enterprises in Scotland and Canada has been announced by Nicola Sturgeon on a visit to Toronto.
Scottish Government’s Canada office will strengthen links – Sturgeon
Economic links between Scotland and Canada will be strengthened by a new Scottish Government office in Ottawa, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Nicola Sturgeon challenged over failure to hold RAF Tornado crash probe
Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged to explain why there has never been a judge-led probe into the deaths of three RAF Tornado air-crew in a 2012 tragedy.
PM’s Brexit deal only orderly way to leave EU, says Scottish Tory interim leader
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal is the only orderly way the UK can quit the EU without leaving on a cliff edge, the Scottish Tory interim leader has said.
Sturgeon: Case for Scottish independence materially strengthened by Brexit
Brexit has “materially strengthened” the case for Scottish independence, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Iolaire war grave designation supported by First Minister
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Calls for Sturgeon to apologise over north-east education standards
The First Minister yesterday faced calls to apologise to north-east children after figures showed four out of five pupils failed to meet the required standards when they leave school.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to investigate Orkney ferry concerns
Fresh concerns about disabled access on a temporary replacement ferry to Orkney will be investigated by Nicola Sturgeon.
Nicola Sturgeon gives flu vaccine pledge amid shortage fears
Nicola Sturgeon has pledged that anyone needing a flu jab will receive one without delay, following reports of stock shortages.
Nicola Sturgeon challenged over the timing of second independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon has said she must wait to find out what unfolds at Westminster over the “next few weeks” before considering the timing of a second independence referendum.
Nicola Sturgeon vows to ‘explore all avenues’ to protect north jobs
Nicola Sturgeon has said that agencies are “exploring all possible avenues” to protect threatened fish feed jobs in the north.
Police helicopter could be used to help mountain rescuers
Mountain rescuers will be supported by a police helicopter in certain circumstances after they claimed that their lives were being put at risk.
Nicola Sturgeon is ‘absolutely determined’ to save tax-free flights from the north
Nicola Sturgeon has insisted that the Scottish Government remains “absolutely determined” to safeguard tax-free flights from the Highlands and islands.
Aberdeen birth centre reopens after tackling midwife shortage
A birth centre in Aberdeen has reopened after successfully tackling midwife shortages.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launches nationwide Oor Wullie Trail
Oor Wullie is aff on a braw adventure across Scotland to show he’s a’body’s Wullie.
Nicola Sturgeon signals potential U-turn on ‘tourist tax’ powers
Nicola Sturgeon has signalled that the Scottish Government could perform a U-turn and grant councils the power to levy a “tourist tax”.
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.
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.