19 h. ago Almost 40% of female Scottish survey respondents report inappropriate touching

The figures were obtained as part of a UK-wide survey

Politics

45 h. ago Orange Order to meet Scottish Government as air weapon attack condemned

The Scottish Government has agreed to meet with the Grand Orange Lodge to "hear their concerns" after they requested urgent talks with the First Minister.

Events

4 d. ago Dad of tragic Scots boy in government help call after selling home amid treatment nightmare

Jamie Tierney, whose son is terminally ill, has sold the family home.

Politics

4 d. ago Preferred candidate for chairman of Climate Change Committee announced

The role is key to the committee’s work of advising ministers on climate targets and reporting progress to Parliament.

Politics

4 d. ago Next generation of Red Arrows jets could be assembled at Prestwick Airport

Aeralis is discussing a strategic partnership with the Central Ayrshire airport.

Politics

4 d. ago Gender critical campaigners demand action from government on toilet access

Sex Matters have threatened legal action and demanded action by next Wednesday.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Certain inevitability’ to Grangemouth closure when Labour won power – minster

Michael Shanks told MPs the plant was ‘far too far down the line’ for the outcome to be averted by the time his party won the election.

Politics

6 d. ago Swinney concerned about budget after ‘chaotic and shambolic’ welfare reforms

The First Minister was speaking after Sir Keir Starmer’s UK Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown.

Economics

6 d. ago Alexander Dennis redundancy consultation extended by two weeks

The Finance Secretary said the move would allow the bus manufacturer to explore all options to retain the 400 staff at its two Scottish sites.

Politics

7 d. ago Scottish government minister says UK welfare reforms should be abandoned

The Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill passed its first legislative hurdle at Westminster.

Politics

9 d. ago Lecturers to be consulted on industrial action following ‘derisory’ pay offer

The Educational Institute of Scotland University Lecturers’ Association has warned of ‘widespread disruption’ in the event of industrial action.

Politics

1 week ago Labour government must protect disabled people's incomes if they want second term

"Starmer needs a rethink and ensure savings are made from targeting people who can work, but who are currently out of the jobs market."

Politics

1 week ago The increasing number of children born via IVF fertility treatment

Latest data also shows a reduction in the number of IVF treatments funded by the NHS

Politics

1 week ago Swinney apology to Gypsy Travellers ‘significant milestone’, campaigner says

Roseanna McPhee welcomed the First Minister’s formal apology which she said came as a result of years of campaigning.

Politics

1 week ago Three committees complain of ‘inadequate consultation’ over welfare reforms

Committees from the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly have written jointly to Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

Politics

1 week ago Swinney says sorry to Gypsy Travellers for ‘trauma’ of the ‘tinker experiment’

Scottish First Minister John Swinney made clear the policies, pursued between 1940 and 1980, were ‘wrong’.

Events

1 week ago Fraudster who conned luxury brands into buying fake Scottish tea jailed

Thomas Robinson, 55, claimed to have cultivated the tea at his Perthshire estate using innovative techniques but was convicted of fraud in May.

Economics

1 week ago Scottish Government propose new regulations for Botox, fillers and cosmetic surgery

The Scottish Government is introducing a Bill to regulate the profession following concerns about botched procedures.

Politics

1 week ago Book festival receives £300,000 to continue programme for schoolchildren

The funding covers the next three years.

Culture

2 w. ago Top civil servant told to ‘get on it’ after Supreme Court ruling on gender

Michelle Thomson MSP challenged permanent secretary Joe Griffin on the issue at Holyrood’s Finance and Public Administration Committee.

Events