Nicola Sturgeon

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaks to MSPs on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under equalities law, in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Supreme Court gender ruling addresses elephant in the room - Sue Webber

A controversial billboard in the town of Broadstairs, Kent, displayed a message for billionaire Elon Musk

Plenty of contenders for April Fools of the year, unfortunately - Vladimir McTav...

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

Peter Murrell. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Peter Murrell appears in court charged with embezzlement

Cloud of police investigation should not obscure talented politician Ian Swanson

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that she is stepping down from Scottish politics (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Coming soon to a theatre near you? - Vladimir McTavish

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell

Nicola Sturgeon announces she and Peter Murrell are to divorce

Alan Cumming and Nicola Sturgeon enjoyed a night out in an Edinburgh city centre bar.

Alan Cumming and Nicola Sturgeon hit local pub for drinks and 'japes'

Construction costs are rising steeply

Housing targets out the window - John McLellan

Janey Godley at the Pride of Scotland awards at Hopetoun House in South Queensferry

Rest in peace, Janey. You were a total one-off - Vladimir McTavish

Former first minister Alex Salmond – a ‘consequential figure in Scottish public life’

I doubt we will see the like of Alex Salmond again - Susan Dalgety

Former first minister Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond: from free ice cream to independence

Former first minister Alex Salmond

Alex Salmond: from free ice cream to independence

SNP deputy leader Keith Brown

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

Scottish comedian Janey Godley has cancelled her forthcoming tour, which included an Edinburgh show, amid ongoing treatment for terminal ovarian cancer.

Janey Godley cancels city gig as she gives heartbreaking cancer update

(Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

10 years after referendum, Independence seems a distant prospect
It's 10 years since the independence referendum when Scots voted by 55 per cent to 45 per cent against becoming a breakaway nation.
Ian Swanson

The result of the 2014 referendum was closer than expected at the start. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

10 years after referendum, Independence seems a distant prospect

- John McLellan

Trainspotting portrays a group of friends - including Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, and Spud as they navigate through life and battle heroin addiction

We need a properly funded drug rehabilitation programme - Susan Dalgety

A consumption room, which policy leaders hope will help address the issue of drug deaths. Picture: John Devlin

Neil Gray has wandered off the right course on drug addiction - Sue Webber

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth celebrates with students at Madras College in St Andrews on SQA results Day 2024. PIC: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

SNP are not up to the job of education - Alex Cole-Hamilton

John Swinney of the SNP and Anas Sarwar of the Labour Party take part in BBC Scotland’s UK general election debate at The University of Glasgow

Changed days indeed as Labour and SNP swap places in Scotland - Susan Dalgety

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

The policy challenges facing new First Minister John Swinney

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

First Minister Humza Yousaf is stepping down

Expecting the unexpected in Scottish politics - Sue Webber

Fountainbridge/Craiglockhartcouncillor Christopher Cowdy has been chosen as Conservative candidate in Edinburgh South at the general election

State school pressure from VAT plans - Christopher Cowdy
SNP woes grow by the day with problems over Humza Yousaf’s leadership, collapse of the Green coalition and recent re-arrest of Peter Murrell on charges of embezzlement.
Christopher Cowdy

The decision to charge Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive and husband of ex-first minister Nicola Sturgeon, has sent shockwaves through the party. Photo: Robert Perry/PA Wire

Both parties in Scottish Government are in turmoil

Peter Murrell, alongside wife and former first minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Peter Murrell rearrested in police probe into SNP finances

Nicola Sturgeon delivers a keynote speech at Strathclyde University on the green revolution in 2021

Six years to save Scotland – I don’t think so - Ian Murray

Protestors take part in the Let Women Speak rally following the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act coming into force, outside The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh on Saturday, April 6, 2024. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Act has not quelled hatred but instead fanned the flames - Sue Webber

Nicola Benedetti recording with The Benedetti Baroque Orchestra.

Nicola Benedetti appointed Edinburgh International Festival director

Covid Scotland: Nicola Sturgeon not considering circuit breaker as cases soar above 6,000

Nicola Sturgeon not considering circuit breaker as cases soar above 6,000

People enjoying revisiting a pub in Glasgow as Covid restrictions eased there last month

Test and Protect ‘crippling hospitality’, industry group claims

A Hearts fan urges his team on

Remembering good times: Hearts fans on the terraces

Readers support Nicola Sturgeon over Covid mask gaffe

Sixth Forms from ESMS were sent home on Friday for the remainder of term

ESMS students sent home for rest of term after four positive coronavirus cases

“I want people to have the ability to see loved ones at Christmas," said Nicola Sturgeon.

Nicola Sturgeon 'determined' to allow Scots to see loved ones at Christmas

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon urged Scottish residents to stay safe in her latest briefing on Monday 3 August, alongside reminding the public that financial help is available for those struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Best Start Grant Scotland: how parents can apply for financial support

Scottish Golf is expected to update its guidelines following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement about her plans for phase three of lockdown easing at lunchtime today. Picture: Scottish Golf

Scottish golf clubs get green light for return of four-balls

Nicola Sturgeon is seeking a fresh Scottish independence referendum by late next year.

Nicola Sturgeon: Scots won't accept a Tory Prime Minister telling us we can't ch...

The pay of council chiefs for 2017-18 has been revealed

This is how much the 14 top earners in Scottish councils earned in 2017-18

A future Theresa May biopic would surely not have a happy ending. Picture: Getty

Brexit the movie? I’d prefer Braveheart II with Nicola Sturgeon – Helen Martin

40 have been killed in gun attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Pictures: AP/Getty

Christchurch shooting: 49 dead in ‘unprecedented’ New Zealand terror attack

Nicola Sturgeon (top right) has shown solidarity with New Zealand's PM Jacina Adern (bottom). Pictures: AP/Getty

Christchurch shooting: ‘Beyond awful’, Nicola Sturgeon and world react to terror...

Ben Nevis - the highest mountain in the British Isles - where the avalanche has taken place. Picture: UIG via Getty Images

Three climbers killed in deadly avalanche on Ben Nevis

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

With educational standards slipping, pupils need to spend as much time in class as possible. Picture: John Devlin

SNP is politicising schoolkids while ignoring teachers union advice – John McLel...

Nicola Sturgeon spekaing at Georgetown University on in the US. Picture: Scottish Government

Cost of Nicola Sturgeon’s trip to North America revealed

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...

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the SNP is open to forming a coalition with opposition parties. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon ready to form SNP-Labour coalition if snap general election call...

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

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

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Nicola Sturgeon: Scotland does not have to sink with Brexit ship

The assemblies could hear from people 'across the political spectrum'. Picture: John Devlin

SNP MP says Citizen Assemblies will ‘transform’ Scottish independence debate

Cockenzie Power Station. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Lack of alternative plan blamed for controversial Cockenzie Power Station ruling