5 h. ago Brian Cox says Scots film festival was too small for his film premiere

Succession actor Brian Cox has snubbed his homeland for the launch of his latest film, even though it was handed cash by the Scottish Government.

Politics

14 h. ago Sturgeon sought counselling after ‘breaking down’ at Covid inquiry

The former first minister said she had felt ‘very, very close to the edge’ in that moment.

Politics

15 h. ago UK Government must explain Faslane radioactive leak, demand Scottish Greens

The party has urged the UK government investigate and explain a series of leaks from two nuclear bases - Coulport and Faslane - into Loch Long.

Politics

17 h. ago Nicola Sturgeon hints she could debate JK Rowling over trans rights controversy

The former Scottish first minister said she did not know if the Harry Potter author would be willing to take part in a debate with her.

Politics

23 h. ago Scottish Government must get more cops on Scots streets after alarming figures

"The Scottish Government must work hard to recruit more officers, get cops back into the frontline and keep the streets safe."

Politics

36 h. ago Alex Salmond did not read independence white paper, Nicola Sturgeon claims

The former first minister accused her predecessor of an ‘abdication of responsibility’ over the document, produced ahead of the 2014 referendum.

Events

2 d. ago Scottish Government officials delete files blasting its handling of Flamingo Land appeal

Correspondence criticising the conduct of Holyrood officials as “unlawful” has been scrubbed, prompting claims of a 'cover-up'.

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2 d. ago Scottish Government warned to 'come clean' over £180k cash for Trump course contest

The public funding was said to be supporting the delivery of the Nexo Championships but instead it was used to buy a giant advert on the US President's Aberdeen course.

Events

3 d. ago Salmond may have leaked sexual misconduct inquiry details, claims Sturgeon

Ms Sturgeon insisted she was not the one who had leaked the outcome of the Scottish government investigation into her predecessor to the press.

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4 d. ago Over a thousand families in West Lothian with more than two children will benefit from Scottish Government payment

It will be introduced in March 2026 and support low-income families affected by the UK cap

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4 d. ago Scottish Government 'concerned' over NHS Dumfries and Galloway financial picture

Health chiefs are forecasting an overspend of £28 million in the current financial year.

Politics

5 d. ago Violent crime by children in Scotland at record levels says shock new report

A shock new Scottish Government report shows that violence by children - including assaults on teachers - accounted for a third of all violent crimes last year

Events

5 d. ago Teachers need protecting from violence with attacks on rise by children

The Scottish Government’s annual crime survey showed 31 per cent of violent crimes are carried by under-16s.

Events

6 d. ago Most homes that lost power during Storm Floris reconnected – Justice Secretary

Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored.

Society

6 d. ago Families of murder victims 'relieved’ as Government backs parole ban for killers who hide bodies

Suzanne Pilley and Arlene Fraser's families met with Justice Secretary Angela Constance to press for an amendment to the Victims, Witnesses, and Justice Reform Bill.

Events

7 d. ago Storm Floris: Scottish government holds emergency meeting amid warnings of more UK travel disruption

Scotland says there have been 119 incidents on the rail network caused by Storm Floris, including 75 tree-related onesThe Scottish government has held emergency meetings in response to the “significant disruption” caused by Storm Floris across the country, with warnings of further travel chaos on Tuesday as poor weather continues.On Monday night, the Scottish government’s Resilience Room held a meeting to help decide an appropriate response to the storm, which has included power outages and almost 120 rail incidents. Representatives from the Met Office, Police Scotland, Transport Scotland and transport and utilities companies were in attendance. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Scottish Government holds emergency meeting over Storm Floris disruption

Justice secretary Angela Constance said updates would be issued throughout Tuesday.

Politics

8 d. ago Hospitals branded 'death traps' after over 250,000 falls recorded

The figures were uncovered by Scottish Labour, whose deputy leader Jackie Baillie criticised the SNP Government.

Events

9 d. ago Doctors asked to help shape NHS future in 'long overdue' Scottish Government 'once

The government is launching a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ for doctors to shape the future of the NHS.

Politics

9 d. ago Oasis Murrayfield: Scottish Government requested Edinburgh concerts end early to take pressure off ScotRail

August concerts coincide with busy Edinburgh Festival

Politics