6 h. ago Westminster has failed Scots, says Swinney ahead of Scotland Demands Better demo

Activists push for improved social security, better jobs and more investment in housing and transport

Events

3 d. ago SNP demands UK government cough up £26m to cover the cost of policing private visits to Scotland by Donald Trump and JD Vance

Finance Secretary Shona Robison said it was up to the UK government to pick up the tab for what were 'diplomatically significant' visits in the summer.

Economics

3 d. ago Scotland demands £24.5m from Westminster for Trump and Vance visits

Treasury says trips were private while Scottish ministers point out US president met Keir Starmer and it had to stump up for extra policingThe UK government needs to “step up” and reimburse the £24.5m cost of Donald Trump and JD Vance’s recent visits to Scotland, Holyrood’s public finance minister has said.Provisional costs of almost £24.5m for the two working visits have been published by the Scottish government. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Scots workers to 'demand better for our society' as thousands prepare to march in Edinburgh

EXCLUSIVE: Four workers from different industries have told the Record why they will be taking part in the Scotland Demands Better rally in the Capital this weekend.

Politics

4 d. ago We don’t believe the cure for divided communities is further division

Scotland Demands Better is an alternative division

Politics

4 d. ago Be honest about choices ahead as Starmer claims Swinney 'insulting intelligence' of Scots

Record View says if the SNP are to be trusted with another term at Holyrood, they need to be honest about the challenges the country faces

Politics

4 d. ago Swinney insulting intelligence of Scottish people on independence, says Starmer

The First Minister said this month that Sir Keir Starmer would have to resign if his party wins the majority it seeks at the Holyrood election.

Politics

4 d. ago John Swinney warns blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

Events

4 d. ago John Swinney says blocking Chinese wind investment would be 'setback' for Scotland

John Swinney has defending meeting Ming Yang to lobby for investment in Scotland, despite national security concerns.

Politics

6 d. ago Revealed: How SNP ministers have wooed controversial Chinese firm MingYang for floating wind investment

Scottish Government ministers have met with the company several times despite national security concerns.

Politics

7 d. ago John Swinney election plan 'endangers' case for Scottish independence, warns Ross Greer

EXCLUSIVE: The co-leader of the Scottish Greens said it was "disrespectful to voters to say that certain pro-independence votes somehow count less or more than others".

Events

8 d. ago Digital ID not a ‘silver bullet’ to tackle illegal migration, minister says

Digital government minister Ian Murray said the scheme was part of a broader plan to tackle people entering the UK illegally.

Politics

1 week ago Badenoch’s stamp duty rabbit sets the cat amongst the pigeons

The Tory leader’s surprise policy pledge demands a response nationally and in Scotland, writes David J Alexander

Politics

1 week ago Readers' letters: Swinney the peacemaker ready to grace world stage

A reader suggests First Minister is too small for a role for such a ‘man of many talents’

Politics

1 week ago SNP demands MORE immigration: John Swinney says Scottish Government will sponsor visas for foreign care workers

The First Minister and SNP leader set out his 'solution' to the UK Government's immigration crackdown, which he claimed had left care homes 'crying out for staff'.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney hints at SNP legal bid over independence referendum 'precedent'

The First Minister has been accused of “trying to provoke an argument about the constitution”.

Politics

1 week ago Revulsion with Westminster will push Scotland to independence, Swinney to say

John Swinney will address the last SNP conference ahead of next year’s election.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney vows to block 'ludicrous' digital ID cards in Scotland using Holyrood powers

Speaking exclusively to the Sunday Mail, the FM accused PM Keir Starmer of allowing Tony Blair to dictate UK Government policy.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney the activist looks to rally the troops ahead of the 2026 Holyrood election

The big focus of this year’s SNP conference is getting the nationalists ready to fight for a fifth term in office.

Politics

1 week ago John Swinney 'stakes leadership' on delivering independence as he insists SNP will 'win big' in May

In a rousing speech, John Swinney told the SNP conference that “the need to achieve independence has never, ever been greater for Scotland”.

Politics