Council leaders welcome First Minister’s tourist tax announcement
Council leaders across the north and north-east yesterday welcomed the First Minister’s announcement that she will hold a consultation on a national tourist tax.
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First Minister standing on a precipice with the sands of time running away
Nicola Sturgeon is traversing a tightrope on the issue that will define her premiership – independence for Scotland.
IN FULL: Statement from Nicola Sturgeon on Alex Salmond’s resignation
I feel a huge sadness about this whole situation.
First Minister unveils £54.5m fund to tackle fuel poverty
The First Minister has announced a £54.5million fund to help tackle fuel poverty in Scotland.
First Minister answers emergency question on NHS Highland
Nicola Sturgeon has instructed all NHS Boards to follow procurement regulations following an Audit Scotland report into the financial mismanagement of NHS Highland contracts.
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Why I am backing the P&J’s Save Our Banks campaign’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has today backed the Press and Journal’s Save Our Banks campaign.
First Minister says new centre is key to North Sea’s future potential
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hailed a new facility in Aberdeen as a key element in the quest to “unlock” the North Sea’s remaining reserves.
How A9 could become Nicola’s electric dream
Plans to transform the A9 into Scotland’s first “electric highway” have been revealed by the Scottish Government.
Nicola defends Alex after his ‘sexist’ joke in show
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has defended her predecessor Alex Salmond after he was criticised for telling a “sexist” joke at his Edinburgh Fringe show.
Nicola Sturgeon: “Reckless” pursuit of hard Brexit must be stopped
Nicola Sturgeon has called on opposition parties to abandon the Tories' "reckless" pursuit of a hard Brexit.
Anti-austerity plan to unlock £118billion for public services expected to be key pledge in SNP manifesto
An anti-austerity plan to unlock £118billion for public services will be a key plank of the SNP manifesto unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon today.
North-east skipper reported to police over abusive messages to First Minister
A fisherman who has campaigned with Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson has been reported to police over a series of abusive messages to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
No money from Holyrood to combat “rape clause” in Scotland
No money will be made available from Holyrood to make up for any losses suffered by Scottish women due to the controversial "rape clause", Nicola Sturgeon said.
Teacher vacancies in Aberdeen hit all time high… And might not be resolved until 2020
Aberdeen's teacher vacancy crisis may continue until 2020, new documents have revealed.
Highland MSP reprimanded by First Minister for breaking embargo on HIE report
A Highland MSP has been reprimanded by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for breaking an embargo over a crucial report, the Press and Journal can reveal.
Salmond: Sturgeon will press for indyref2 next autumn if Government rejects bespoke Scottish Brexit plan
Former first minister Alex Salmond has predicated his successor will push for a second independence referendum next autumn if the UK Government rejects her bespoke Scottish Brexit plan.
£19million Lews Castle museum and hotel to be opened by Sturgeon
Nicola Sturgeon is to officially open the £19 million Lews Castle museum and hotel in Stornoway.
First Minister pays tribute to north-east MSP
The First Minister has paid tribute to Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone.
VIDEO: First Minister officially opens £33m Oriam sports performance centre
Nicola Sturgeon joined sports stars of the future to mark the official opening of Scotland's new £33 million performance centre.
Nicola Sturgeon named First Minister despite surprise challenge from Willie Rennie
Nicola Sturgeon has been re-elected as First Minister despite a surprise challenge from the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
First Minister pledges to help save Rio Tinto smelter
Scotland's First Minister has pledged to do everything she can to save the Rio Tinto smelter in Lochaber.
FMQs sketch: Insanity reigns in Scottish Parliament
It is a rare day indeed when First Minister’s Questions can be branded insane.
Tunisia attack: Sturgeon warns public to prepare for Scottish casualties
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned the public to be prepared for the possibility of Scottish casualties after a terrorist attack which killed at least 38 in Tunisia.
Nicola Sturgeon launches Highlands and Islands Enterprise plan
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has launched a three-year plan for the future of enterprise in the north.
‘Life-saving’ Moray military air rescue base will definitely close, David Cameron confirms
David Cameron has rejected a last-ditch plea from Scottish political leaders to reconsider the closure of an emergency rescue centre in Moray.
Nicola Sturgeon outlines new government task force to save oil jobs
Plans announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday for a new energy jobs task force have been welcomed by industry and business bodies.
Insight into Scotland’s longest serving First Minister and MP in-waiting, Alex Salmond
It is no surprise that former First Minister Alex Salmond has announced he hopes to be elected the new MP for Gordon at the General Election next May.
Nicola Sturgeon delivers impressive first minister performance
It is the highlight of the Holyrood week and the chance for opposition leaders to hold the head of the Scottish Government to account.
Nicola Sturgeon will have to wait until next week to be First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon will be appointed SNP leader today, but will have to wait until next week before becoming Scotland's new first minister.
Nicola Sturgeon is favourite to be Scotland’s next First Minister: So here are 19 things you may or may not know about her…
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is hotly tipped to replace Alex Salmond as the leader of the SNP and first minister following his shock resignation last week after voters rejected independence.
Backing for Nicola Sturgeon as new First Minister grows
Finance Secretary John Swinney has said many people in the SNP would "rejoice" if Nicola Sturgeon was chosen as the new party leader and next First Minister of Scotland.
Sturgeon bookies’ favourite to be next First Minister
Nicola Sturgeon is the front-runner to become the next first minister, according to bookies.