Alison Johnstone

Edinburgh’s Eye Pavilion Picture: Greg Macvean.

MSPs call for guarantee that hospital will reopen after 6 months

A decision on whether the Sheriffhall plans should go ahead in their current form is due to be announced 'in due course'

Sheriffhall roundabout decision ready

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone

Holyrood answers the doggone tough questions - John McLellan

Broadcaster Gail Porter led this year's Tartan Day parade in New York City. Picture: Martin McAdam

Invasion of politicians conjures new dimension to Tartan Week cringe factor

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone says the new rules for the public attending First Minister's Questions are "deeply regrettable". Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire

Strict new rules for public attending FMQs

Beekeeper Stuart Hood attends to one of the hives in the Scottish Parliament grounds.

There’s a buzz about Holyrood as bee population grows

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Scottish National Party at Meerkat Cross, Edinburgh ahead of the arrival of the coffin of HRH The Queen, which will be taken to Holyrood (Photo: Katielee Arrowsmith / SWNS).

In the corridors of Holyrood as the Queen's death was announced

The Queen addresses the Scottish Parliament alongside the then presiding officer Ken Macintosh.

How Queen's private and public sides differed

The Queen is under medical supervision at Balmoral after doctors became concerned for her health, Buckingham Palace said.

Queen Elizabeth II under medical supervision at Balmoral

David (r) with Scottish national rugby coach Gregor Townsend

Sturgeon leads tributes to Scottish Parliament rugby player who died during game

People in Scotland have shown their support for Ukraine's plight.

Nicola Sturgeon voices 'solidarity, love and support' for the women of Ukraine

Domestic Energy Smart Meter on a Kitchen Worktop Displaying Electric and Gas Carbon Emissions in Real Time.

Surge pricing for smart meter users means customers could see bills rise or fall...

Holyrood: Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

Review launched to examine representation of women at Holyrood

The Scottish Parliament was reportedly subject to a break-in earlier this year.

Scottish Parliament security scare amid reports of 'intruder break in'

Members of the campaign group For Women Scotland demonstrate outside the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh.

Holyrood protesters set to face criminal prosecution under new law

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP raised a point of order

Coded rebuke for MSP over 'anti-Catholic bias' claim
The Glasgow MSP who suggested anti-Catholic bias lay behind Lothian Buses' decision to suspend bus services in Edinburgh on St Patrick's Day has been given a coded rebuke by the Scottish Parliament's presiding officer.
Ian Swanson

Alison Johnstone has taken the helm as Holyrood's new presiding officer (Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA)

Why MSPs took six hours to elect two deputy presiding officers – Ian Swanson

Alison Johnstone MSP is the new Presiding Officer.

Scottish Green MSP becomes Holyrood's new Presiding Officer

Within a year of beavers being declared a protected species, a fifth of the population was killed under licence

Scottish Greens will act to protect the country's precious wildlife - Alison Joh...

Alison Johnstone is carrying on campaigning

Green candidate breaks arm in bike fall

The hydro dynamic screw, based on the Archimedes screw works in reverse, commissioned in 2007. It was the first of its kind in the UK & produces enough electricity for the Park to be self sufficient for some 8 months of the year.

Put local councils at the heart of green recovery - Alison Johnstone

Young people will be relieved to return to school - but some will be struggling with menta health issues

Young people struggling with ther mental health deserve our help - Alison Johnst...

Greens say more teachers are needed to help schools recover from Covid

Greens pledge 360 extra teachers for Capital

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Time to extend school starting age to seven - Alison Johnstone

Hundreds of youths partying on the Meadows at the weekend left the park covered in litter.

Meadows are blighted once again by litter left by morons – Steve Cardownie

The NHS Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion on Chalmers Street (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Did Greens miss a trick over Eye Pavilion replacement? – Steve Cardownie
Quote of the week must surely go to Mark O’Donnell, chief executive of Sight Scotland.
Steve Cardownie

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We need a shift in culture to end littering legacy - Alison Johnstone

Alison Johnstone says we can’t talk about a green or fair recovery from the pandemic when for far too many Scots cannot rely having a secure home

Everyone should have the right to a safe and secure home - Alison Johnstone

Scotland has the worst homeless death rate in the UK picture: PA/Yui Mok

Nicola Sturgeon's response to introducing permanent eviction ban

Holyrood Park has been a popular place for exercise during the Covid pandemic

Call for full-time car ban in Holyrood Park

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Scotland should become first rewilding nation - Alison Johnstone

Lorna Slater will stand in Edinburgh Northern and Leith Pic Lisa Ferguson

Greens choose new candidate for Edinburgh Central

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Christmas is coming but safety comes first, says Alison Johnstone

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SNP and Tories unite to deny nature emergency - Alison Johnstone

A student wearing a protective face mask outside the main library at the University of Edinburgh in George Square, Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scottish students to be offered new fast-track Covid tests

The longer the Covid restrictions last, the more challenging they become

We must work for unity in bid to deal with Covid - Alison Johnstone

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Scotland must take charge of covid measures - Alison Johnstone

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Listen to public about road plans –Steve Cardownie

Flooding in Pytholl Court, Broxburn last week videoed by Aimee Miller (Picture: PA)

Floods will only get worse as we lose more green space – Alison Johnstone

Should high school pupils be required to wear face masks? (Picture: John Devlin)

Improving public health is key as Covid restrictions are lifted – Alison Johnsto...

A pupil sanitises her hands in school (Picture: John Devlin)

Why school staff should be routinely tested for Covid-19 – Alison Johnstone

Pupils return to school this week (Picture: John Devlin)

Schools deserve at least the same protection as football – Alison Johnstone

Hedgehogs are considered to be an endangered species

It’s time to reassess how our land is given to cruel blood sports – Alison Johns...

The First Minister expressed her sympathy at FMQs today

Nicola Sturgeon pays tribute to boy killed in crash

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Dedicated pedestrian spaces are vital for our city’s safety - Alison Johnstone

Alison Johnstone is a Green MSP for Lothian region

Outdoor learning can play a big part in return of schooling – Alison Johnstone

A Universal Basic Income for every citizen is moving up the political agenda (Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire)

Pandemic shows need to revise social security system – Alison Johnstone

Residents will have to be the tourists in their own city this summer

Edinburgh residents urged to fall back in love with city to help economy recover

Airbnb keyboxes are beingremoved from tenement flats in the Old Town (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

We need to keep the good things to come out of pandemic – Alison Johnstone

Last month, Refuge, the UK’s largest domestic abuse charity, reported a 49 per cent increase in calls to its helpline

Life in lockdown can be a danger for abused women – Alison Johnstone

Alison Johnstone is a Green MSP for Lothian region.

Boris’ lockdown message is spreading more confusion – Alison Johnstone

Alison Johnstone raised the issue in the Scottish Parliament

Lothian MSP calls for Covid-19 to be classed as occupational disease so care sta...

Some countries have made face masks compulsory (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

It’s clear government needs to show transparency on virus – Alison Johnstone

Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove says 'the virus does not discriminate' (Picture: Pippa Fowles/10 Downing Street/AFP via Getty Images)

Coronavirus will hit people who live in poverty hardest – Alison Johnstone