National commemoration to mark centenary of HMY Iolaire sinking
Prince Charles and the First Minister will join descendants of those killed in one of the UK’s worst maritime disasters to mark 100 years since the tragedy.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Remaining in EU ‘still on the table’ after court ruling
Remaining in the EU is “still on the table” after the European Court of Justice ruled that the UK can unilaterally revoke its withdrawal from the EU, cross-party politicians have said.
Scottish businesses will be better off under May’s Brexit deal, says Lidington
Cabinet Office minister David Lidington has insisted that Scottish businesses will be better off under Theresa May’s Brexit deal.
Nicola Sturgeon learns Baby Shark moves at children’s Christmas party
Nicola Sturgeon has shared video footage of herself learning the moves to Baby Shark with a group of children in the Scottish Government cabinet room.
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 discusses favourite books with author Maggie O’Farrell
Nicola Sturgeon has highlighted the power of libraries to encourage reading at a Book Week Scotland event.
NFU Scotland backs May’s Brexit deal
Scotland’s farmers have given their backing to Theresa May’s draft EU withdrawal agreement, saying it takes the prospect of a “deeply damaging” no-deal Brexit off the table.
Still ‘realistic’ to work towards alternative Brexit deal – Mike Russell
An alternative Brexit deal to Theresa May’s draft EU withdrawal agreement is still a “very realistic” outcome, Scotland’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has insisted.
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.
Action group to discuss options for closure-threatened Michelin factory
An action group set up to look at alternative options for the closure-threatened Michelin factory will hold its first meeting on Monday.
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.
Great grandson of First World War hero helps launch national commemoration
Descendants of four brothers killed in the First World War have helped launch the national commemoration to mark 100 years since the First Armistice.
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.
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.
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.