John Curtice

Scottish mosquitoes, the future of democracy and a mystery involving stained glass at Dunfermline Abbey will be among the topics discussed at the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Curious festival in September.

Royal Society of Edinburgh reveals programme for Curious 2026 festival

General election 2024: Close fights in Edinburgh's battleground seats

Shankland started last night - and did not impress.

Has Shankland played himself OUT of Scotland's Euro 2024 opener?

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?

Mystic Alex follows Meg's lead and looks into his crystal ball for 2024

My pick of what’s in store for us in 2024 - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Liberal Democrats won the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election, making them the second biggest party on Edinburgh City Council. Lib Dem candidate Fiona Bennett took 56 per cent of first-preference votes

That was the dramatic year that was . . . Alex Cole Hamilton

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. He has made it clear the party has moved on from the Jeremy Corbyn era, but he has disappointed many by dropping popular policies like nationalisation of utilities and promising no new taxes on the rich.

Labour needs message of hope for toxic election

Has Boris Johnson finally had enough and decided to leave politics for good? Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Is Boris Johnson saying 'au revoir' or 'goodbye'?

Robin Harper of the Green Party and independent Margo MacDonald in good spirits at the 2003 election count at Meadowbank as they learn they have both won been elected as Lothian MSPs (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Is Scotland's 'rainbow parliament' of 2003 set to make a comeback? – Ian Swanson

Humza Yousaf's decision to challenge the UK Government's block on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill flies in the face of public opinion (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

With SNP in disarray, Hapless Humza is using gender bill as 'dead cat strategy'

Independence supporters held a rally outside the Scottish Parliament on the day the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to hold a second independence referendum. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire.

Independence ahead for fourth poll in a row

Liz Truss will officially become prime minister when she sees the Queen at Balmoral. Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images.

Will this be the most right-wing government this century?

Nicola Sturgeon joined a hen-party on Portobello beach at the weekend (Picture: Lesley Martin/PA Wire)

Why this week's council elections are full of dramatic potential – Ian Swanson

Cammy Day, left, and Adam McVey are the leaders of the Edinburgh Council coalition parties, Labour and the SNP, respectively (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Here's some simple advice about Edinburgh's council elections – John McLellan

Boris Johnson with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen (Picture: Aaron Chown - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Why Brexit is set to remain a difficult fact of life – Ian Swanson

The Scottish Government made a decision last week to keep Glasgow in Level 3 restrictions over concerns about the spread of the Indian variant in the city.

Prof Leitch calls on those who missed vaccine appointment
Professor Jason Leitch has stressed the importance of finding those in Glasgow who missed their first vaccine appointment amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in city.
Gary Flockhart

After the SNP's clear victory in the Scottish Parliament elections, an independence referendum should now take place, says Helen Martin (Picture: Robert Perry)

Brexiteer unionists need a reality check over independence – Helen Martin

Nicola Sturgeon wish Muslims in Scotland and around the world happy Eid praising 'community spirit' during coronavirus pandemic.

Readers' letters: Labour voters move behind independence

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Russell’s SNP bluster is fooling no one - your views

Both Boris Johnson and Nicola Sturgeon have said that elections north and south of the border should be able to go ahead in May (Picture: Rui Vieira/PA)

Why some want Holyrood election delayed (and it's not Covid) – Angus Robertson

Scottish Independence supporters will have a choice of party at the Holyrood election in May.

'No evidence' splinter independence parties will hurt SNP's majority push

Douglas Ross has said he will not allow the Holyrood election to become a 'bitter and angry fight' over an independence referendum (Picture: John Devlin)

Tories can’t tell voters what 2021 election issues are – Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon will have to take care and show judgement if she is to succeed in getting a second Scottish independence referendum (Picture: Neil Hanna/PA)

Why Boris Johnson could change his mind about Indyref2 – Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon is leading the SNP into what could be the key moment in its history (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/PA Wire)

Nationalists must unite, not divide – Helen Martin

Support for independence has remained steady in recent weeks. Picture: John Devlin

Curtice: Yes side favourites to win indyref2

Professor Curtice concluded that the fate of another vote hinges on the public reaction to Brexit.

Claiming there is a mandate for indyref2 is a 'highly dubious exercise', says Si...

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Finance secretary Derek Mackay says the exit poll result looks "too good to be true"

General election 2019 results: Derek Mackay says independence referendum mandate...

Boris Johnson’s reception when he visited flood-hit South Yorkshire was less than enthusiastic. Picture: Getty

General election: Why it’s a mistake to think the result is a foregone conclusio...

Boris Johnson got a less-than-enthusiastic reception in South Yorkshire

As parties prepare to launch their manifestos, there are radical policies on off...

Poll: do you think Boris Johnson will be a success as PM?

New information screens on the trains kept passengers informed. Picture: The Scotsman

Inaugural new Caledonian Sleeper service delayed three hours

Support in Scotland for Nigel Farage's party stands at 13 per cent. Picture: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images

One in eight Scots voters could back Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party in upcoming ele...

People celebrate at Dublin Castle as the official result of the abortion referendum is announced, in favour of repeal. Picture: PA

Sturgeon’s big idea about independence may work on Brexit – Paris Gourtsoyannis

Overall, more people across the UK think immigration is good for the British economy than bad. Picture: John Devlin

Scots no more open to immigration than rest of UK, study finds

A new poll predicts that the SNP's pro-independence majority will vanish by the next election. Picture: John Devlin

Poll: Pro-Scottish independence majority at Holyrood to be lost in next election

Nicola Sturgeon delivers her keynote conference speech. Picture: Getty

Ian Swanson: EU vote hasn't given Nicola Sturgeon independence bounce she needs

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accompanied by an adviser on the way to First Minister's Questions in the Scottish Parliament on the eve of the SNP Conference. Picture; Getty

Nicola Sturgeon misses out on Brexit Indyref2 bounce

Jeremy Corbyn casting his vote in last week's local council elections. Picture: Getty

Ian Swanson: Corbyn still doesn't get a vote of confidence

Voters say they would still vote no to Scottish independence, according to a new poll.

Poll: Majority of Scots would still vote No in indyRef2

Former Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale joined the long-running ITV programme this week. Picture: James Gourley/ITV

Kezia Dugdale could be a '˜valuable commodity' if she quits politics

Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale faces the prospect of a disastrous election in May. Picture: PA

Poll: Scottish Labour face '˜cataclysmic' May election defeat

Almost two-thirds (62%) of Scottish voters think that after Brexit, the rules on trade and immigration should be the same in Scotland as they are in the rest of the UK.

Poll: majority of Scots don't want separate Brexit deal

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gave her keynote speech at the SNP spring conference in Aberdeeen and spoke on the focus of a second Scottish independence referendum. Picture; Getty

New poll finds support for independence '˜lower than 2014'

Kezia Dugdale, Leader of Scottish Labour. Picture: John Devlin

Labour poised for council election crash as support tumbles

An SNP supporter outside the party's annual conference, which took place in Glasgow in October. Picture: John Devlin/TSPL

Is there demand for a second independence referendum?

Leave campaign figureheads Michael Gove and Boris Johnson. A petition calling for a re-run of the referendum has been signed over three million times. Picture: Getty

80,000 '˜fake names' sign petition for second EU referendum

Media prepare around their tents on Abingdon Green outside the Houses of Parliament. Picture: Getty

EU referendum: what time will we have a result?

Prof John Curtice has urged caution from Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow

Ian Swanson: Risk/reward tactic fails to get Nationalists' vote

A second inyref could be sparked an an EU exit. Picture: Greg Macvean

EU exit would lead to Scottish independence says poll

Edinburgh City Council staff make preparations for the polling station at Lothian Chambers. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland facing bumper turnout after referendum boost

The fallout from defeat. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Another referendum in next decade ‘unlikely’

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Leader: ‘Church must learn from its past mistakes’

Alphabetic council ballot ‘gives unfair advantage’

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City MSPs win Holyrood poll popularity contests

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