Bute House

First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader John Swinney speaking at Assembly Roxy in Edinburgh, to mark one year to go until the next Holyrood election (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

SNP's 'Programme of inaction' - Sue Webber

Scotrail has had to pay out an eye-watering £2.5 million in compensation to passengers for delayed or cancelled services in the three years since the SNP Scottish Government nationalised the company, says Sue Webber

Footing the bill for rail delays - Sue Webber

Finance Secretary Shona Robison announces the draft Budget for 2025-26 to MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood

The past is catching up with SNP after 17 years - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Keir Starmer comes to Edinburgh for first official engagement

John Swinney did not expect to be First Minister. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The policy challenges facing new First Minister John Swinney

Green co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater with Humza Yousaf (Picture: Lisa Ferguson/National World)

We will continue working for people and the planet - Lorna Slater

Alba MSP Ash Regan holds fate of Humza Yousaf in her hands

First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf at Bute House in Edinburgh – but not for long if Susan Dalgety has her way. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Never mind the roadworks, stick your pin in Bute House - Susan Dalgety

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearing at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre

Sturgeon fails to salvage her legacy - Alex Cole-Hamilton

The total bill for repair work and temporary accommodation for the First Minister was £856,307.

Tories hit out at cost of temporary flat for Humza Yousaf

Exterior of CHANEL at 8 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh Pic:CHANEL

Chanel opens an ephemeral boutique in Edinburgh

Conservative MP Scott Benton was stripped of the party whip after he was filmed appearing to suggest he could break parliamentary rules to help gambling lobbyists

Working-age poverty has risen by seven times as much in Scotland as in the UK

Humza Yousaf is one of three contenders to become leader of the SNP and Scotland's next First Minister. Picture: Andy Buchanan

Humza Yousaf pledges the arts will be at the 'heart of policymaking’ if he is FM

An appearance on Strictly Come Dancing may help Nicola Sturgeon's image (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Sturgeon to be reborn as National Treasure with Strictly tango? – Susan Morrison

Nicola Sturgeon has devoted her political career to Scottish independence.

The life and career of resigning SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon

Here are some of the highlights of Nicola Sturgeon's speech as the First Minister has announced her resignation

Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech as FM steps down
Key points from Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation speech as First Minister announces she is stepping down
Rachel Mackie

Nicola Sturgeon speaking during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh where she announced she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland

What we learnt from Nicola Sturgeon's resignation speech

Scotland sold off rights to develop offshore wind farms far too cheaply, according to a new report (Picture: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Modern-day Darien disaster may scupper Sturgeon’s indy dream – John McLellan

School strikes: Pictures show Edinburgh teachers protesting pay as the school strikes continue across the country

In pictures: Capital teachers protest as strikes continue

Striking teachers protested outside Holyrood in November.

Teachers 'not backing down' ahead of second strike

Vandals targetted Biddy Milligans pub in Edinburgh's Grassmarket (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why hard-left complaints that tidying up was strike-breaking were ridiculous

Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire

Sturgeon in swipe at 'democratic deficit' as she launches another indyref2 paper

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon once promised the most open and transparent government Scotland has ever seen - but nothing could be further from the reality, claims Ian Murray MP (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images).

Why is the SNP so scared of scrutiny? - Ian Murray MP

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA

Nicola Sturgeon urges more action to tackle Fringe ‘exploitation’ concerns

Transport and energy workers from the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) inside Waverley Station in Edinburgh ahead of a march to the First Minister's office protesting at what they claim is the 'betrayal of Cop26 promises.'

RMT union protest against cuts and privitisation outside Bute House

An environmental protest is to be led by transport workers who have accused the Scottish Government of a “betrayal” of their Cop26 climate ambitions with cuts to public services.

Transport workers to protest over Government’s Cop26 ‘betrayal’

Margo MacDonald campaigned for tolerance zones to help manage prostitution and keep sex workers safe. Photo: Jayne Emsley.

'We have to change the law - we promised Margo'
Scottish Cabinet ministers were told there was a double reason why they had to make sure they legislated on prostitution – because it was in the Labour-Lib Dem coalition deal and because they had made a commitment to independent Lothian MSP Margo MacDonald.
Ian Swanson

Humanity faces a 'start reality' says Patricia Espinosa, executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

COP26: UN climate chief praised for 'stark reality' warning

Is Nicola Sturgeon preparing to bid farewell to life in politics?

Nicola Sturgeon may seek to foster a child when she quits political stage

The teenager said it was unfair his parents have to fork more than a thousand pounds each month to keep his brother healthy.

Nicola Sturgeon rejects teen's plea for disabled brother’s cannabis treatment

Karen Gray with her son Murray

Why is it still so hard to get hold of medical cannabis? Alex-Cole Hamilton

Latest updates following the Scottish Parliament election results.

Scottish Election 2021 RECAP: Scotland reacts to election

Activists targeted the SNP HQ and Bute House over the ongoing transphobia row

Activists target Scottish Government buildings over transphobia row

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Sturgeon's Calatonia gambit shows danger of voting SNP – Alex Cole-Hamilton

The latest coronavirus updates from Scotland

Coronavirus in Scotland RECAP

Nicola Sturgeon says ‘essential safety work’ was carried out and house is ‘not being used as a residence’

First Minister says Bute House ‘not being used as a residence’ after painter row

The Scottish Government has insisted that repairs carried out in the First Minister’s official residence in Edinburgh were “essential”, after it was revealed that a team of workmen had been hired last week.

Lockdown repairs at Sturgeon's official Bute House residence were ‘essential’

Bute House in Charlotte Square, the official residence of the First Minister of Scotland, is among properties that could be sold off by National Trust for Scotland to stem a funding crisis at the conservation and heritage charity. PIC: Creative Commons/Scottish Government

Official residence of First Minister could be sold off by crisis-hit National Tr...

Alex Salmond

Watch Alex Salmond give full statement on court steps after not guilty verdict

Former First Minister Alex Salmond leaves the High Court in Edinburgh on day four of his trial. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Alex Salmond trial recap: Day by day

Nicola Sturgeon says COVID-19 is the 'biggest challenge of our lifetimes'

Nicola Sturgeon says the country is to face 'the biggest challenge of our lifeti...

Former First Minister Alex Salmond. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Alex Salmond trial: Jury retire, defence claims two most serious charges are 'ru...

Alex Salmond, former First Minister of Scotland arrives at Edinburgh Sheriff Court after being arrested and charged by police on January 24 in Edinburgh (Photo by Duncan McGlynn /Getty Images)

Alex Salmond trial: how long will the court case last and what verdicts can the ...

Alex Salmond attends Edinburgh's High Court on March 11 (Getty Images)

What will happen during Alex Salmond's trial?

Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond arrives at the High Court in Edinburgh for the second day of his trial over accusations of sexual assault.

Alex Salmond trial: Witness H: 'I was humiliated and was in shock'

Rory Stewart had the Conservative whip removed after rebelling against the Government over a no-deal Brexit

Will Conservative Party as we know it still exist in 2021? – John McLellan

Nicola Sturgeon meets Boris Johnson. Picture: Getty/Jeff Mitchell

Watch as Boris Johnson jeered as he arrives to meet Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh

Media gathered opposite Bute House on Edinburgh's Charlotte Square. Picture: Submitted

Road closures in place ahead of Boris Johnson Edinburgh visit with Nicola Sturge...

Boris Johnson is expected to meet with Nicola Sturgeon later today. Picture: PA/SNP

Prime Minister Boris Johnson visits Faslane ahead of meeting with Nicola Sturge...

Theresa May's speech in Stirling is expected to be her last in Scotland as prime minister.

Theresa May takes a parting shot at SNP

First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon will meet with Iceland's prime minister in Edinburgh this week. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon to discuss economic links with Iceland prime minister in Edinbur...

Bute house on airbnb.

April Fool’s Day: Nicola Sturgeon’s Bute House residence to be rented out on Air...

Reports have surfaced that Alex Salmond was first investigated in 2013. Picture: TSPL

Answers wanted over claims Alex Salmond first probed in 2013

Alex Salmond has refuted the claims. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Woman alleges Alex Salmond touched her breasts and bottom

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets with the President of Catalonia Quim Torra at Bute House. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Nicola Sturgeon accused of '˜playing to the gallery' over Catalan visit