9 h. ago John Swinney to lead Tartan Day parade in New York amid charm offensive

The First Minister is in America on a charm offensive and will spend the day touting Scotland's cultural heritage in the US and join the parade's grand marshal, actor Alan Cumming

Politics

18 h. ago John Swinney's charm offensive plans as SNP leader to march in New York's Tartan Day parade

John Swinney will march alongside Alan Cumming in New York’s annual Tartan Day parade

Politics

27 h. ago Tartan Day Parade 2025: Who invented Tartan Day and why is there a parade to mark it in New York?

The Big Apple will be turning tartan this weekend.

Politics

37 h. ago Readers' Letters: Swinney's heroic uncle would surely have been proud to be British

A reader wonders if John Swinney’s uncle – Corporal Thomas Peck Hunter – would have seen himself as Scottish or British

Politics

38 h. ago John Swinney accused of taking Tartan Day 'jolly' while Donald Trump 'trade crisis' rages

The First Minister said he had no plans to meet with members of the Trump Administration during his weekend in the US.

Politics

50 h. ago First Minister offers Dumfries and Galloway Council 'advisory support' after Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney has ruled out offering the local authority extra cash to tackle the issue but has suggested other support may be available.

Politics

51 h. ago No attempt made for Swinney to meet US government during visit – spokesman

First Minister John Swinney will be flying to New York on Friday to attend Tartan Week.

Politics

52 h. ago John Swinney has 'no plans' to meet with Trump Administration officials when in New York

The First Minister is jetting off to New York as part of the city's annual Tartan Day celebrations.

Politics

54 h. ago John Swinney: I will leave 'no stone unturned' to protect Scotch whisky industry from Trump tariffs

First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be damaging for economic activity

Politics

54 h. ago John Swinney vows to leave 'no stone unturned' amid fears over Trump tariffs

First Minister John Swinney said tariffs would be damaging for economic activity

Politics

54 h. ago Trump tariffs are 'not good news' and 'damaging' for Scots, says John Swinney

The First Minister said in Holyrood that he would work with the UK Government "to protect Scottish business."

Politics

54 h. ago Tartan Day Parade Grand Marshals: Here are all 21 famous faces to have led the New York celebrations

The parade is the highlight of a week of special events to celebrate all things Scottish in the Big Apple.

Politics

60 h. ago John Swinney recalls family 'heartbreak' in tribute to war hero uncle awarded the Victoria Cross

First Minister John Swinney will be attending a memorial in Leith today to commemorate the bravery of his uncle in the Second World Wat

Events

3 d. ago First Minister rules out providing extra cash to tackle Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney told Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson it is "the responsibility of individual local authorities to manage their own budgets'.

Politics

3 d. ago Dougie McLean, From Caledonia to Carnegie Hall for New York's Tartan Week

I'm in the Big Apple where Dougie is set to perform the much-loved song during a Scottish takeover of the legendary New York venue as part of the city’s Tartan Week celebrations.

Politics

3 d. ago Kirkcudbright Bridge closure raised with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney

Galloway and West Dumfries MSP Finlay Carson and South Scotland MSP Emma Harper have brought the matter to Mr Swinney's attention.

Politics

3 d. ago '£10bn funding black hole' at heart of SNP plan to decarbonise council homes revealed

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations warns costs of replacing gas boilers with clean heat sources are 'vastly underestimated'.

Economics

4 d. ago Kirkcudbright Parish Church resounded to the sound of music last week

A Celebration of Music concert took place in Kirkcudbright on March 27, organised by choir leader, Kate Picken.

Politics

5 d. ago John Swinney should give Scottish Parliament time to bring forward Milly's Law

Writing in the Daily Record, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says patients and bereaved families deserve honesty, accountability, and action when things go wrong in the NHS

Politics

6 d. ago Construction worker turned kiltmaker set to light up New York Tartan Week

The 39-year-old worked in construction for 11 years before retraining in fashion

Politics