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Universities rely on foreign students to help cover the cost of educating Scottish students (Picture: Jane Barlow)

Free university tuition in Scotland may not survive growing pressures John McLellan

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, following the coronation (Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire)

Support for Royals is falling, but monarchy won't be abolished any time soon Ian Swanson

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Education slips down the SNP’s list of priorities - Sue Webber Sue Webber

The future is bright for those who grasp the opportunities of the green industrial revolution (Picture: Christian Charisius/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

SNP and Tories have wasted chances to turn country into green superpower Ian Murray

Nicola Sturgeon has been given a plumb office, while other SNP MSPs are sharing a corridor with Conservatives (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon should quit Holyrood, not be rewarded with an office with a view John McLellan

First Minister Humza Yousaf believes failing to challenge the UK Government's veto would open the door to more laws being blocked in future (Picture: Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Yousaf has picked the wrong ground for a fight with Westminster – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

Testing of trams on Leith Walk and on to Newhaven is now under way and is going "very well indeed" according to transport convener Scott Arthur

Children and locals could be among first to use new tram route Ian Swanson

Kate Forbes, left, Ash Regan, and Humza Yousaf are standing to become leader of the SNP (Picture: Andy Buchanan/pool via Getty Images)

Humza Yousaf laughed at my jokes, I'm not so sure Kate Forbes would Vladimir McTavish

Readers' letters: Should we have a Scottish election? By The Newsroom

Supporters may discover Nicola Sturgeon has killed off their goal of Scottish independence (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Sturgeon resigned to avoid carrying can for end of indy 'dream' – John McLellan John McLellan

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon waves to people gathered outside Bute House in Edinburgh, after announcing that she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland. (Photo credit: Jane Barlow/PA)

Key moments in Nicola Sturgeon's career as she resigns Anna Bryan

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon Dennis Morton

Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as first minister of Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister of Scotland Patrick Hollis

Nicola Sturgeon is to resign as Scotland's first minister according to reports

Nicola Sturgeon to resign as Scotland's First Minister, according to reports Rachel Mackie

Nicola Sturgeon says she hasn't kept a detailed diary of her time in politics but will 'almost certainly' write a memoir.

Sturgeon planning to write memoir Ian Swanson

Nelson Mandela raises clenched fist at a rally following his release in 1990

Readers' letters: Invoking Nelson Mandela's name to back gender reform is unjust... By The Newsroom

The nine-mile Edinburgh Airport to city centre tram line was completed in 2014 three years late and hundreds of millions of pounds over budget

Warning letters issued to tram inquiry witnesses as it finally nears completion Alastair Dalton

The trams inquiry will cost as much as the Iraq war investigation, documents have revealed. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh trams inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation Chris Green

Sir Sean Connery would have turned 92 on Thursday

Sir Sean Connery's family and friends gather in Edinburgh for moving celebration Stephen Wilkie

Alex Salmond has said Nicola Sturgeon must set out a "plan of action" to prove she is serious about her pledge to hold an independence referendum.

Salmond demands ‘plan of action’ on indyref2 from Sturgeon Rebecca McCurdy

Alba party leader Alex Salmond leaves BBC Broadcasting House in London as he said now is a 'good time' to move forward with Scottish independence (Photo: Yui Mok, PA).

'Good time' for Scotland to pressure UK Government on indyref, says Alex Salmond Hannah Brown

The tram inquiry – like the project itself – continues to be a source of controversy

Critics attack 'disgraceful' tram inquiry delays - your views online By The Newsroom

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Ministers urged to intervene over 'disgraceful' delays to Edinburgh tram inquiry Alistair Grant

Could Devo Max appear as a third option alongside Yes and No on the ballot paper at a future independence referendum?

Could Devo Max help resolve Scotland's divisions on the constitution? Ian Swanson

'This year, energy and other household bills are going to increase at a rate which is completely unaffordable for many families,' says Mr Salmond (file image). Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images.

Alba Party calls on Holyrood to fund council tax freeze Emma Newlands

A group of wild swimmers hosted a coffee morning in Portobello's icy waves to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. They braved the freezing water armed only with a swimming costume and a fresh cup of coffee at sunrise to promote the World's Biggest Coffee Morning.

Review of the Year 2021, part three Ian Swanson

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon takes the oath before giving evidence to the Holyrood committee on the Alex Salmond saga. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA.

A look back at the year in Scottish Politics Ian Swanson

Readers' letters: How Scotland lost out on post-Brexit freeports By The Newsroom

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Alex Salmond demands immediate help for private hire and taxi drivers Alistair Grant

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Nicola Sturgeon: It would be ‘inappropriate’ to intervene in tram inquiry Alistair Grant

Better Together leader Alistair Darling, seen campaigning with future Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar in 2014, snookered Alex Salmond with a simple question about an independent Scotland's currency and the SNP still can't answer it (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

SNP still can't answer a simple question about independence – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Tram works at York Place. Picture: Jane Barlow

Why is tram inquiry report taking so long Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon has been First Minister since 2014 (Picture: Andrew Milligan/WPA pool/Getty Images)

Will Nicola Sturgeon lead SNP into 2026 Holyrood election? – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has said time is on her side with her push for independence

Nicola Sturgeon: 'Time is on my side' on referendum push Conor Matchett

Police Scotland are investigating leaks from Scottish Government’s Salmond inquiry.

Police investigating leaks from Salmond inquiry Katrine Bussey

Jim Sillars and Margo MacDonald were "two halves of one whole" Picture: Neil Hanna

SNP tried to stymie Margo's Holyrood career, says Sillars Ian Swanson

Helicopter tours are breaking the peace and silence of Arthur’s Seat

Readers' Letters: 'The view from down below is not great' Readers' Letters

Alex Cole-Hamilton is the new leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Alex Cole-Hamilton: 'I regret my involvement in the Alex Salmond inquiry' Gina Davidson

Nicola Sturgeon was concerned she would have to quit as First Minister over the Salmond scandal.

Sturgeon 'told Swinney to be ready to take over' during Salmond scandal Conor Matchett

Stock photo by Michael Gillen.

Alba Party set for first Midlothian meeting Kevin Quinn

Readers' letters: Wind farms should pay compensation By The Newsroom

Douglas Ross said in 2017 that he would like to see 'tougher enforcement against Gypsy Travellers' if he was made Prime Minister for a day (Picture: Paul Campbell/Getty Images)

How politics has entered a bizarre parallel universe – Vladimir McTavish Vladimir McTavish

Live updates on Scotland's election count.

Scottish Election 2021 RECAP: Updates as SNP eyes Holyrood majority Conor Marlborough, Gary Flockhart & Hannah Brown