6 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway’s NHS dental crisis raised at Scottish Parliament

More than 40,000 people across the region lost access to NHS dentistry in just three years.

Politics

6 h. ago People caring for more than one person could get £520 annual payment under new proposals

Carer Additional Person Payment could be paid weekly from next March, if approved by the Scottish Parliament.

Economics

4 d. ago Scottish Government accused of 'contempt for women' over language clash on day of For Women Scotland protest

On the day For Women Scotland campaigned outside the Scottish Parliament, minister were accused to showing “contempt” after using the language “pregnant people” in official government communications.

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish Parliament's Presiding Officer 'absolutely appalled' over secret toilet camera allegations

South Scotland MSP Colin Smyth has been charged in connection with the allegations, which he says he "strongly refutes".

Politics

6 d. ago Scottish Parliament Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone “absolutely appalled” by allegations that have led to MSP Colin Smyth having parliamentary pass deactivated

Events

6 d. ago Presiding Officer says she is ‘shocked’ about toilet camera investigation

Alison Johnstone MSP addressed the Scottish Parliament about the ongoing investigation into an alleged camera in Holyrood toilets.

Events

7 d. ago Monklands' Scottish Labour members select candidates for seats at next May's Scottish Parliament elections

Suzanne Macleod will contest Airdrie & Shotts for the party, while Kieron Higgins will stand in Coatbridge & Chryston.

Politics

8 d. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by hidden spy camera in Holyrood toilets allegation

John Swinney has spoken out on the allegation that a spy camera had been hidden in the Scottish Parliament toilets.

Politics

8 d. ago John Swinney ‘absolutely horrified’ by Holyrood hidden camera allegations

The First Minister spoke out on the issue as MSPs prepare to return to the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday after the summer recess.

Politics

9 d. ago Creepy clip unearthed of Jimmy Savile talking about kidnapping women in Edinburgh

Paedophile Savile spoke about kidnapping Scottish women while being interviewed outside the Scottish Parliament.

Events

1 week ago Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

Events

1 week ago MSP Colin Smyth denies hiding secret camera in Scottish Parliament toilet

The South Scotland MSP released words to the media after he was charged by Police Scotland

Politics

1 week ago No covert recording devices found in police searches of Holyrood toilets

Parliament bosses said there will be ‘enhanced additional checks’ going forward.

Events

1 week ago Labour politician charged over claims secret camera put in Parliament toilets

Colin Smyth was suspended from the Labour Party last week and it has now emerged he has been charged over 'placing a camera in a toilet at the Scottish Parliament building'

Politics

1 week ago Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth, 52, 'put secret camera in Scottish Parliament toilets'

A Labour MSP has been charged over allegations he placed a secret camera in the toilets of the Scottish Parliament Building. 

Politics

1 week ago Labour MSP Colin Smyth "put secret camera in parliament toilet"

The Daily Record can reveal that Smyth, who has been suspended from the party after being charged in connection with possession of indecent images, also faces charges of placing a camera in a toilet at the Scottish Parliament building.

Politics

1 week ago 20 photographs of Scotland in the 2000s that will transport you back to the Noughties

The decade saw the rise of Andy Murray, the opening of the Scottish Parliament, and much more.

Culture

2 w. ago Beauty influencers can be ‘just as toxic’ as Andrew Tate, psychiatrist warns

Professor Mathew Sadlier also told a Festival of Politics event that ‘societal change’ is needed around children’s use of smartphones.

Events

2 w. ago Scottish Labour MSP Colin Smyth arrested and charged over indecent images

The South Scotland MSP was arrested on Tuesday and is due to appear in court at a later date

Events

3 w. ago Balancing NHS Dumfries and Galloway finances set to be 'even more challenging' in 2026/27

The health board is already working to make more than £21.3 million worth of cuts in the current financial year.

Politics