12 h. ago Scotland’s first minister holds ‘warm’ meeting with Eric Trump in Edinburgh

John Swinney says business meeting focused on Trump family’s golfing interests, days after Turnberry course was targeted by protestersScotland’s first minister hosted a “warm” meeting with Donald Trump’s son Eric in Edinburgh on Thursday, days after the US president’s golf course at Turnberry was targeted by protesters.John Swinney met Eric Trump at his official residence, a listed Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh’s New Town, for what both sides described as a routine business meeting that focused on the Trump family’s golfing interests. Continue reading...

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14 h. ago John Swinney thanked us for ‘colossal investment’ during talks, says Eric Trump

The executive vice-president of the Trump Organisation met the Scottish First Minister at Bute House on Thursday.

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14 h. ago Donald Trump's son Eric breaks silence on meeting with John Swinney

Eric Trump said the pair "did not discuss Scottish or US politics but concentrated on golf."

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16 h. ago Eric Trump meets John Swinney after scathing attack on Scottish Government

US President’s son flies to Edinburgh in Trump plane

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16 h. ago Eric Trump to meet John Swinney for 'business meeting' after landing in Edinburgh

Donald Trump's son touched down in Edinburgh Airport this morning in his dad's private jet.

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17 h. ago Swinney defends Sturgeon’s record against accusations of failure

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay took aim at the former first minister after she announced her intention to leave Holyrood.

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17 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon accused of 'toxic agenda' that 'trampled on women's rights'

Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay insisted the former first minister had ‘failed Scotland’

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18 h. ago What is the Tesla Cybertruck? President Trump buys car to back right

The Tesla boss has been backed by President Trump, who has also bought a new car to thank him for being a ‘patriot’

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23 h. ago Reader's Letters: Nicola Sturgeon's political career was a case of ambition overruling ability

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announced she was stepping down from Holyrood

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26 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon sought to make a difference in a time of austerity

Writing in the Daily Record, former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford says Nicola Sturgeon's legacy should be celebrated.

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26 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon’s departure is a watershed moment and the baton must be handed on

Record View says the departure of Sturgeon and other Holyrood veterans provides an opportunity for all parties to inject fresh blood into their ranks.

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26 h. ago Too often Nicola Sturgeon used her power to silence and put down women

Writing for the Daily Record, Labour MP for East Kilbride and Strathaven Joani Reid hits out at Nicola Sturgeon's "promotion of a crank gender ideology."

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26 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon will feel regret and frustration as her political career draws to a close

Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says Sturgeon's relationship with Alex Salmond defined much of her political career.

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31 h. ago JIM SILLARS: Nicola Sturgeon's legacy is the elevation of mediocrity above talent

Nicola Sturgeon is Alex Salmond 's mistake, for which he paid a heavy price - and so has Scottish political life, the SNP , the independence movement, and women's rights.

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39 h. ago John Swinney gives his verdict after SNP government's green heating plans delayed

First Minister stresses he still remains committed to net zero as environmental campaigners accuse him of “flip-flopping”

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40 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon says she regrets her 'inability to debate things civilly' as First Minister

The former first was speaking to the media for the first time since announcing she will stand down as an MSP.

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40 h. ago I have ‘sense of relief’ after announcing plans to step down – Sturgeon

The former first minister announced she will not seek re-election next year.

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40 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon: The 20 best historic pictures of the SNP power figure throughout the years

Nicola Sturgeon first joined the SNP as a member at the age of 16 - and would go on to lead the party and Scotland for almost a decade

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40 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon: Society will look back and feel shame about vilification of trans people

Former first minister regrets “inability to debate things civilly” and says she takes her share of responsibility

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41 h. ago What does Greenland's 2025 election result mean for Donald Trump and Denmark's future?

Greenland's centre-right Demokraatit Party wins most votes in an election watched closely due to Trump's interest. Coalition talks are underway as no party holds overall control

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