First Minister

First Minister John Swinney holds a press conference at Bute House the day after the Scottish Parliament voted on the Budget

Swinney calls for united Scottish front against right wing extremism - Angus Rob...

A report suggested cats could be banned from going outside

Time to put pointless ‘action plans’ in the cat litter tray - Susan Dalgety

The Labour Government has approved multiple solar energy farms, says Ian Murray (Picture: Getty Images)

Clean power will secure energy independence - Ian Murray

London

Scotland and the City of London forge stronger financial connections through new...

Janey Godley, the Scottish comedian, died in hospital surrounded by her loved ones in November

Gone but not forgotten, the good people we lost in 2024 - Vladimir McTavish

First Minister John Swinney

Children in poverty just props for SNP - Susan Dalgety

PABest First Minister of Scotland John Swinney, above, knows how the Scottish Greens negotiate, says Lorna Slater. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell

We need a budget for people and planet - Lorna Slater

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Alex Salmond was remembered at a memorial service in Edinburgh.

17 photos from Alex Salmond's memorial service

The provisions of Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur’s assisted dying bill would start at 16

Assisted dying debate coming of age - John McLellan

The overnight road closures will allow the studs to be set out accurately to provide the optimum alignment.

Thousands support petition to rename iconic bridge after Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond unfurls a saltire behind Prime Minister David Cameron to celebrate Andy Murray's Wimbledon triumph in 2013

Alex Salmond changed the face of Scottish politics forever - Vladimir McTavish

Alex Salmond and Christine Grahame campaigning

Every cause needs a charismatic leader, Alex Salmond was ours - Christine Graham...

Alex Salmond addresses Yes meeting.

Former First Minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69

The Art Works complex is due to be created in Granton by the National Galleries of Scotland.

Question at Holyrood over deliberate fire at National Galleries site

King Charles III watches as Gaelic singer Joy Dunlop performs during the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

Devolution is a work in progress - Angus Robertson

Scottish Green Party co-leader Lorna Slater

Return of peak fares is costly blow for workers and climate - Lorna Slate...
A lot of commuters will have had an unpleasant surprise when they paid for their train tickets this week and saw that prices had shot up.
Lorna Slater

Antisocial car and bike racing is a major problem in South Queensferry

Alex Cole-Hamilton: Antisocial car racing – time for solutions

The current Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion is officially not fit for purpose.

John Swinney challenged over 6-month hospital closure

First Minister John Swinney is due to deliver his Programme for Government this week.

Green transition is an opportunity for economic growth - Lorna Slater

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Working with a new government to boost economic growth - Liz McAreavey

John Swinney agrees to meet gas blast families six months on

Councillor Simita Kumar is leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh City Council

First do no harm - the person behind the politics - Simita Kumar

The pilot scheme removed peak rail fares and shifted to off-peak fares all day

Keep us on track as we build a fairer, greener and better transport system - Lor...

The policy challenges facing new First Minister John Swinney

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

The policy challenges facing new First Minister John Swinney

John Swinney with Kate Forbes as they arrive for his debut at First Minister's Questions at Holyrood

Kate Forbes’ chance to help resolve national housing crisis - Susan Dalgety

Edinburgh declared a housing emergency last year

City chief calls for major housebuilding scheme amid housing crisis
Cllr Jane Meagher said she hoped John Swinney would “see the light” and consider the economic and social advantages of a mass housebuilding programme.
Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter

John Swinney, with his wife Elizabeth Quigley, on the steps of Bute House, the official residence of the First Minister. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

John Swinney to be sworn in as First Minister ahead of Cabinet announcement

Newly elected leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) John Swinney, sits in the chamber at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday May 7

We want to bring people back together - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Edinburgh-born John Swinney is expected to be formally installed as First Minister later this week

John Swinney confirmed as new SNP leader

John Swinney is now expected to have a clear run to become SNP leader and Scotland's First Minister

SNP activist pulls out of leadership race, giving John Swinney a clear run

John Swinney will become SNP leader and first minister

Swinney’s bravery record will help him in office of First Minister - Susan Dalge...

First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

We need more than just a First Minister, we need a change in government - Alex ...

Edinburgh South West SNP MP Joanna Cherry has warned against a stitch-up.

Joanna Cherry warns against 'stitch up' over next SNP leader

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

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks during a press conference at Bute House, Edinburgh after terminating the Bute House agreement with immediate effect. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf resigns as First Minister

Scottish Green party co-leaders Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater listen as Net-Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan ditches the Scottish Government's 2030 emissions reduction target (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Lib Dems will step up to climate challenge - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Green leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie on the march with Humza Yousaf

Humza’s year of failure as Scotland’s leader - Ian Murray

Cancer took the lives of both Ed Davey's parents while he was still very young

Scotland's postcode lottery for cancer care - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Scottish Labour’s finance spokesperson Michael Marra

Labour outline new deal for working people - Ian Murray

Neil Gray has been appointed as the Scottish Government's new health secretary. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Humza welcomes ministerial diversity - Angus Robertson

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

First Minister Michelle O'Neill (left) and Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly during a press conference at Stormont Castle, Belfast, following the restoration of the power sharing executive. Picture: Oliver McVeigh/PA Wire

Historic moment in Stormont - Angus Robertson

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater

Our climate is bigger than any political party - Lorna Slater

There are only a few days left to make your voices heard before Edinburgh City Council’s Work Place Parking Levy consultation comes to a close

City motorists will pay highest taxes in UK - Miles Briggs

Nicola Sturgeon at the podium in 2020 for a Covid briefing (Picture: Jane Barlow/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What’sApp deletion could be scandal of the century - Alex Cole-Hamilton

First Minister Humza Yousaf says Labour doesn't need Scottish votes to win the election, but Scotland needs SNP MPs to ensure it is not ignored. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

The speech will be the first in a series of events outlining the Scottish Governmentâ€™s ambition for a more productive economy to achieve higher living standards in an independent Scotland.

This first speech will focus on independence and industrial policy.

Indy may make you better off - but it won't happen any time soon

First Minister Humza Yousaf

Humza’s unhappy new year message to Scottish people - Sue Webber

Did Finance Secretary Shona Robison understand the implications of the Scottish Budget? (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Everyone’s a loser in disastrous SNP/Green budget - Alex Cole-Hamilton

After succeeding Liz Truss as prime minister, Rishi Sunak hoped he would be seen as a fresh start - but it didn't work out that way. Picture: Jacob King / Getty.

Look ahead to 2024: an election year?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

Difference north and south of border is stark - Sue Webber

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the press conference in Bute House on February 15, after announcing that she was standing down. Picture: Jane Barlow / PA.

How 2023 just kept getting worse for Humza Yousaf and the SNP

First Minister Humza Yousaf alongside Deputy First Minister Shona Robison

Paying the price for SNP incompetence - Ian Murray

Finance Secretary Shona Robison will deliver the annual budget speech this week

Starmer has unashamedly stolen Tory clothes - Adam Nols-McVey

Angus Robertson leading the New York Tartan Day parade in April this year

International partnerships on climate and energy will define Scotland’s future -...