11 h. ago Senior Government Minister hears young people’s aspirations for future as funding announced

At today’s Scottish Robotic Games, the first to be held at Leonardo in Edinburgh since the pandemic, The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, The Rt Hon Darren Jones MP, spoke to students from schools across Scotland about their aspirations for the future.

Politics

59 h. ago Sunita Poddar, CEO of Oakminster Healthcare: Information sharing is the most pressing update in the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill

I welcome the Scottish Parliament’s approval of the Care Reform (Scotland) Bill as a necessary and timely step toward strengthening the future of social care in Scotland.

Economics

59 h. ago Donald Trump's Aberdeen venue set to play 'very important part in the future of golf in Scotland'

Trump International Golf Links gearing up for ‘very significant and very special year’

Politics

3 d. ago 'Reform is urgent and critical' An open letter from medics on the future of healthcare in Scotland

Leading Scottish health professionals call for ‘reimagining’ of healthcare

Science

3 d. ago Waters of Life: A story of hope for beavers but misses out some hard truths

Waters of Life envisages a hopeful future for beavers in Scotland, but the book also seems to shy away from some hard truths, writes Katharine Hay

Politics

4 d. ago Dementia Awareness Week: Could robots help to support care in Scotland in the future?

Researchers in Scotland are at the frontier of new research into how technology can help people living with dementia to lead positive lives for longer.

Events

1 week ago Age Scotland dementia event champions lived experience and inclusion

Age Scotland has marked a significant milestone in its dementia work with a national event in Stirling. Bringing together people living with dementia, unpaid carers, community organisations and professionals to help shape the future of support across Scotland.

Politics

2 w. ago Voices: Dear Vix: Are these worrying symptoms a sign of dementia?

The Independent’s agony aunt Victoria Richards is on holiday. This week, agony uncle Tom is standing in with a special edition for Dementia Awareness Week. Keep emailing dearvix@independent.co.uk for advice on love, work, family and relationships and she’ll be back on 5 June

Politics

2 w. ago 'Buzzing': Scotland star sorts out future and puts focus now on league glory

Back commits to Scotstoun outfit for next two years

Politics

3 w. ago Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust acquires historic parish church

It has been taken on from the Church of Scotland with big plans for the future.

Politics

3 w. ago AD FEATURE: Estate planning experts explain why now is the time to protect your financial future

ILAWS Scotland share the steps you should take now to prevent future stress

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland’s longest running greenfield music festival faces 'uncertain' future

Organisers of Knockengorroch in Galloway have launched a campaign to raise £25,000 to help it continue.

Culture

4 w. ago Scotland’s constitutional future under scrutiny as legal case for de

Three-day conference in Dunfermline to examine Scottish self-determination and publish legal opinion challenging UK constitutional stance

Politics

4 w. ago Scots £15,000 a year poorer due to flatlining wages, research finds

The Future Economy Scotland think tank said stunted wage growth since the financial crisis has left workers worse off.

Economics