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.
SNP conference
RSPB boss calls for rat culls on Scottish islands to boost seabird colonies
Rat culls should be organised on all Scottish islands to secure the return of seabird colonies, it has been claimed.
Every dead bird analysed by RSPB contained a ‘lunchbox full of plastic’
Two tonnes of plastic have been found in the stomachs of fulmar birds around the North Sea.
Sturgeon: The SNP is a social democracy model which is under threat across the world
Nicola Sturgeon will today cast the SNP as a bastion of a social democracy model that is under attack across the globe.
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.
Aberdeen ‘unlikely to see another oil boom’ claims expert
Aberdeen is unlikely to see another oil boom in the future.
Nicola Sturgeon has ‘given up’ as first minister, Scottish Tories claim
Opposition politicians have branded Nicola Sturgeon's SNP conference speech "disappointing and negative".
Nicola Sturgeon: ‘Scotland’s future must be Scotland’s choice’
Scotland's future "must be Scotland's choice", Nicola Sturgeon declared as she sought to build support behind a fresh vote on independence.
Angus Robertson: Indyref2 is going to happen… Scots “will not be denied their say”
The people of Scotland “will not be denied their say” on independence by Westminster, Angus Robertson declared as he opened the SNP conference.
Robertson warns May not to “continue to ignore” Scotland
Angus Robertson has warned Theresa May her "days as Prime Minister of a United Kingdom are numbered" if she "continues to ignore" Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon to insist Scotland is “open for business”
Nicola Sturgeon will insist today that Scotland is "open for business" as she unveils a four-point plan, designed to tackle the economic fallout from Brexit.
Analysis: They are here for one thing, and one thing only, independence
The delegates are here for one thing and one thing only - independence.
SNP conference to challenge “ugly reality” of Brexit
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has claimed the SNP is going from "strength to strength" ahead of its conference in Glasgow today.
Nicola Sturgeon’s bid to derail Theresa May’s Great Repeal Act
Nicola Sturgeon will open the SNP conference today by announcing a bid to derail Theresa May's Great Repeal Act.
SNP to debate second independence referendum at party conference
The prospect of a second independence referendum will be debated at the SNP conference, it has emerged.
The SNP… What’s actually new about the party?
Here's something you already knew - the SNP still want independence.
North-east MSP attacks “derisory” city region deal
Aberdeen MSPs criticised the “derisory” city region deal today as they called on the UK Government to do more to support the north-east.
SNP go to war with security firm G4S over conference
The SNP has gone to war with the venue hosting its upcoming party conference by demanding it drops a controversial security company for the two-day event.
Nicola Sturgeon slams online bullies
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned independence supporters to stop abusing opponents online.
SNP faces two revolts over fracking and land reform
The SNP faced two rebellions from the party rank-and-file over its stance on fracking and land reform.
Nicola Sturgeon announces £200million boost for north of Scotland hospitals
Hospitals in the north and north-east are to be given a slice of £200million to create treatment centres for elderly patients.
Surprise quiz on Scottish heritage leaves Nicola Sturgeon stumped
A surprise quiz on Scottish heritage left Nicola Sturgeon spluttering.
Ineos chief “not too concerned” about SNP attitude to fracking
A senior executive of fracking company Ineos has said he is "not too concerned" about a motion at the SNP conference that could result in a further clampdown on the controversial practice.
Andrew Liddle: ‘Independence Referendum is elephant in the room at SNP conference’
It is lucky the 81st annual SNP conference in Aberdeen took place in such a large venue - it was needed for the giant elephant in the room.
SNP’s biggest ever conference opens in Aberdeen
The SNP's biggest ever conference will open in Aberdeen today.
Ineos to host stall at SNP Aberdeen conference
Fracking will be promoted "under the SNP's noses" at the party's conference in Aberdeen later this month.
First Minister distances herself from Salmond’s call for political control of the BBC
The first minister has distanced herself from calls by Alex Salmon for the Scottish Parliament to be given control of the BBC.
Call to boost disabled politician numbers
The Scottish Government has been urged to consider implementing a strategy to try and boost the number of disabled people holding elected office.
SNP could hold balance of power at Westminster
Nicola Sturgeon has predicted the SNP could hold the balance of power in the next Westminster government.
SNP told to reconsider its position on sharing the pound
The SNP should reconsider its position on an independent Scotland sharing the pound after it failed to make the economic case during the referendum, according to a party activist.
Nicola Sturgeon planning rallies for new SNP members
First minister in waiting Nicola Sturgeon will hold rallies in the north and north-east to set out her vision for the SNP and Scotland to new party members.
Three candidates vie for SNP deputy leader post
Three candidates will fight it out to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP deputy leader.