4 h. ago Emma Caldwell family feel 'betrayed' by Scottish Government over death inquiry

“The family put their trust in the Scottish Government and today, sadly, they feel betrayed yet again.”

Politics

6 h. ago Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

Society

7 h. ago Scottish Government 'has not conceded any' of For Women Scotland's legal challenge

The Scottish Government has now lodged its defence against the For Women Scotland legal action - and is understood to have not conceded any points.

Politics

9 h. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

9 h. ago ‘Landmark Bill’ abolishing Scotland’s not proven verdict passed at Holyrood

MSPs have approved wide-ranging legislation proposed by the Scottish Government to reform how the justice system operates.

Politics

13 h. ago Conditions in Barlinnie ‘shameful’, says senior prisons official

The Glasgow-based prison is operating at 140% capacity.

Events

20 h. ago 'Do not cut our funding': Mental health charities plea with Scottish Government support in upcoming budget

The Scotsman speaks to metal health charities about how they are filling the gaps caused by long NHS waiting lists.

Politics

34 h. ago What is in SNP's Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reforms Bill? 'Not proven' verdict, sexual offences court

Widespread changes to Scotland’s legal system are to be considered by MSPs.

Events

35 h. ago Case for Israeli sanctions ‘unanswerable’ after UN report, says Swinney

A three-person group commissioned by the UN concluded Israel was committing genocide in Gaza.

Politics

39 h. ago 'Shameful': Homelessness in Scotland reaches its highest level for 14 years

The crisis is being blamed on the SNP’s failure to build more houses - but the Scottish Government says Brexit and the cost-of-living crisis is to blame.

Politics

40 h. ago John Swinney blasts Elon Musk and reveals he is considering quitting X after billionaire's latest rant

Swinney and other senior Scottish Government figures still routinely post on X despite being increasingly critical of its billionaire owner.

Politics

46 h. ago Scottish Government owe Fergusons and must ensure its shipbuilding survival

"Ministers owe Fergusons. It’s now on them to ensure its survival."

Events

62 h. ago Future of Alexander Dennis secured by furlough investment, says Swinney

The furlough will act as a ‘bridge to the future’, the First Minister said.

Politics

64 h. ago Alexander Dennis: Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep bus firm in Scotland

Ministers said they would “leave no stone unturned” in securing the future of the firm in Scotland.

Economics

65 h. ago Scottish Government provides £4m furlough scheme to keep Alexander Dennis open

The bus firm announced earlier this year that it could leave Scotland.

Politics

68 h. ago The SNP 'should change stance' on nuclear energy to boost Scottish job creation

The nuclear energy industry’s representatives say the Scottish Government should change its stance on nuclear energy to grow the economy and create jobs.

Events

5 d. ago Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen handed European lifeline as UEFA confirm major rule change

Scottish clubs could benefit from governing body announcement

Politics

5 d. ago Wishaw MSP welcomes proposals which could see unpaid carers receive greater financial support

The Carer Additional Person Payment, worth around £520, is expected to benefit around 18,000 people across Scotland and will form part of the SNP Scottish Government’s new Carer Support benefit package.

Politics

7 d. ago Donald Trump served legal papers in Scotland in battle with former British spy

Donald Trump has been served with legal papers at his Scottish businesses in an extraordinary battle with a former British spy.

Politics

7 d. ago Scottish Government has seven days to respond to new For Women Scotland legal case

For Women Scotland has lodged new proceedings against the Scottish Government - and politicians have seven days to respond.

Politics