Keith Brown

SNP deputy leader Keith Brown

Toxic effect of the 2014 referendum is still felt today - Sue Webber

The old Tynecastle High School at McLeod Street, pictured in 2011, a year after pupils moved up the street to a purpose built new high school.

Retro: 12 great photos of Tynecastle High School over the years

Kevin Gray is chief executive of Veterans Housing Scotland and a veteran himself. Picture: Ian Jacobs.

Campaign to boost charity’s work housing disabled veterans

Alex Cole-Hamilton said Lib Dem councillors had secured assurances that Edinburgh council was already working to remove its Hikvision cameras.

Chinese CCTV cameras ‘risk to national security’

Do you think that home insurance offers value for money?

Readers' letters: We are victims of the 'Great Insurance Scam'

Keith Brown, Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party, said the UK Government was scared of a second vote.

UK Government 'scared' of indyref claims SNP

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led tributes to the fallen outside the City Chambers on Edinburgh's Royal Mile.

Packed Royal Mile falls silent as Edinburgh pays tribute to the fallen

Gordon Brown's plans for devolution are unlikely to see Scotland's economy transformed, says John McLellan (Picture: Jane Barlow)

The SNP is right about Gordon Brown's big devolution plans – John McLellan

Justic Secretary Keith Brown will question the Chief Constable over arrests made during Queen ceremonies in Edinburgh (Michael Gillen/ SWNS)

Justice Secretary will raise Queen protest arrests with police chief

Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak both used their leadership campaign trail to announce plans to increase the scrutiny of Scottish ministers (file image). Picture: Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty Images.

PM candidates should 'look in mirror' over bid to scrutinise Holyrood, says SNP

People are being urged to stay indoors by the Scottish Government to avoid intense heat.

Scottish Government warns people to stay indoors due to high temperatures

Scotland may not be seeing wildfires like this one in Louchats, south-western France, but high temperatures can be dangerous (Picture: Thibaud Moritz/AFP via Getty Images)

Angus Robertson MSP: Heat warnings must be taken seriously. Here's what to do

Two former ministers in the running to become Prime Minister have said there should not be another vote on Scottish independence for at least another decade.

No independence referendum for a decade, two Tory leadership contenders say

Standard Bearers, who joined military personnel, alongside Falklands veterans and members of the wider armed forces community, to remember the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict, during a parade and service of remembrance in Edinburgh.

In pictures: Falklands veterans march in Edinburgh

Douglas Ross has tested positive for Covid-19.

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross tests positive for Covid

Keith Brown was just 19 when he sailed to the South Atlantic with the Royal Marines.

Veterans organisations in Scotland to share more than £2 million of fresh funds
Charities working with ex-forces personnel will share more than £2 million in funding from the Scottish Government.
Neil Pooran

Cyclists using roads have rights and responsibilities, says a reader

Cycling on the road comes with rights and responsibilties - Readers' Letters

Train builder Alstom's concept design for HS2. Picture: Alstom

Transport Scotland official's outburst as agency halts high-speed rail work

Miners convicted of some offences during the strikes of the 1980s could be pardoned under new legislation.

Striking miners to be pardoned of some offences under new plans

Henry McLeish

Ex-First Minister McLeish ‘would support independence’ if Union not reformed

Face coverings are still a legal requirement in certain settings in Scotland. Picture: PA

Abuse from customers over face mask law 'will not be tolerated'

Veterans: Justice and Veterans Minister Keith Brown, who served in Falklands, visiting the community cafe in Edinburgh

Gulf War veteran who slept rough while battling PTSD welcomes cash boost for Edi...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit Scotland, despite Nicola Sturgeon questioning whether the trip is essential.

Here is why Boris Johnson is visiting Scotland

Is the SNP's independence taskforce designed to give the appearance of progress to impatient supporters? (Picture: John Devlin)

Has SNP come up with a ruse to keep antsy party members happy? – John McLellan

SNP deputy leader Keith Brown.

New Scottish independence 'taskforce' announced by SNP

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Scottish Government/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon is best performing party leader, says UK-wide poll

Members from All Under One Banner take part in a static demonstration for Scottish independence outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh earlier this year

Scottish independence and SNP support dips slightly in new poll
A new poll has shown a slight dip in support for both Scottish independence and the SNP.
Katrine Bussey

The SNP has confirmed 70 of its 73 constituency candidates for the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May 2021. (Photo by Andy Buchanan / POOL / AFP)

Holyrood Elections 2021: SNP announces candidates - here is the list in full

Nicola Sturgeon's popularity has soared, according to latest polls (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA)

Is Scotland now firmly on path to independence? – Ian Swanson

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

Curtice: Yes side favourites to win indyref2

A majority of Scots back independence, the poll finds

Poll: 'Growing' majority of Scots now back independence

t would mean that shared parental leave is extended from the current year to 64 weeks, in a move which the SNP leader described as a gamechanger.

SNP unveils 'game-changing' plan for 12 weeks 'Daddy leave'

Poll: 41 per cent say UK government should grant a second Scottish independence ...

Support for Independence is now neck and neck among Scots with those who want to stay in the UK

Scottish Independence: Most Scots would back independence under PM Boris Johnson

Sarah Hamilton left part of her estate to the SNP, as well as to her former cleaner and many other worthwhile charities. Pic: Daniel Jedzuma-Shutterstock

Generous Edinburgh woman leaves £40k to former cleaner and £60k to SNP in will

George Kerevan was opposed to the leadership approach

SNP leadership suffers defeat over new Scots currency timescale

Support for Scottish independence is on the rise, according to a new YouGov poll. Picture: John Devlin

Latest YouGov poll shows support for Scottish independence now “neck and neck”

Pic: Neil Hanna Photography

Edinburgh would benefit more from independence now than in 2014, claims SNP depu...

Keith Brown hailed the poll. Picture: John Devlin.

Poll: 1 in 3 Scots say there should never be a second independence referendum

Prime Minister Theresa May will refuse permission for a second Scottish independence referendum, Jeremy Hunt has said. Picture: Clodagh Kilcoyne/PA Wire

Theresa May will refuse indyref2 permission, says Jeremy Hunt

Sterling would remain Scotland's currency for a transition period of around five years under the SNP's new plan. Picture: John Devlin

SNP has just dealt with one reason why it lost 2014 independence referendum – Ia...

Keith Brown and Derek Mackay. Photo by Andrew MacColl/REX/Shutterstock

SNP plans for post-independence Scottish currency branded a ‘desperate act’

Keith Brown rejects claims that Britain's difficulties over leaving the EU have weakened the case for Scottish independence. Picture: John Devlin

Convince voters Scottish independence is opposite of Brexit, says Keith Brown

Keith Brown, Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party. Picture: John Devlin

Tories undermining devolution and making case for independence, claim SNP

Lothian Buses' finance director has left the firm just months into the job. Picture: TSPL

Finance director leaves Lothian Buses just months into job

Richard Leonard. Picture: John Devlin

Richard Leonard: Labour will deliver federal UK and oppose Indyref2

Lothian Buses are withdrawing their hybrid double-deckers from the No.10 route. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Lothian Buses ditch eco-friendly fleet after '˜battery issues'

Keith Brown. Picture: John Devlin

SNP deputy insists independence movement '˜in great health'

Keith Brown is due to chair the event. Picture: John Devlin/TSPL

SNP gather in Edinburgh to debate Scottish independence plans

Keith Brown. File photo: John Devlin

SNP holds first national assembly to debate Scottish independence blueprint

Scottish Economy Secretary Keith Brow has been elected as the new depute leader of the SNP. Picture: John Devlin

Keith Brown elected as new SNP depute leader

Flights will begin in June.

First direct flights between Edinburgh and Beijing to launch in June

Economy secretary Keith Brown is to run for SNP deputy

SNP leadership contender Keith Brown on his vision for Indyref2

Local residents have complained about the effect that sites such as AirBnB are having on their communities.

AirBnB proposes 90-day curb on Edinburgh lets - except during Festival

A walker enjoys the view from Bennachie in Aberdeenshire. PIC: Creative Commons/Flickr /Gordon Robertson.

Campaign to protect Bennachie from new road gathers pace