Scottish Parliament

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In pictures: Edinburgh's hidden beer garden Gary Flockhart

Circular economy minister Lorna Slater. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Glass makes for a better deposit return scheme - Lorna Slater Lorna Slater

Born in 1930 in Fountainbridge, Sir Sean Connery was a world-famous actor and perhaps Edinburgh's most famous son. He was the first actor to portray fictional British secret agent James Bond on film, starring in seven Bond films between 1962 and 1983. His achievements in film were recognised with an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards (including the BAFTA Fellowship), and three Golden Globes. He was knighted in the 2000 New Year Honours for services to film drama. A staunch supporter of Scottish independence, he is pictured in Holyrood Park heading to the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 2004.

Events that shaped the city over 150 years Kevin Quinn

A late 19th century photograph of Edinburgh's Waterloo Place, including the General Post Office, now Waverley Gate.

Celebrating 150 years of the Edinburgh Evening News Rhoda Morrison

Work under way on the Holyrood building - MSPs twice debated whether to pause the project amid soaring costs. Picture: Paul Chappells

Delays, controversies and soaring costs: Remembering the Holyrood building saga Ian Swanson

Damp and mould complaints have shot up by 895 per cent in three years.

'Special approach needed for Capital's housing crisis' Ian Swanson

These are the constituencies proposed by Boundaries Scotland: 12) Bathgate and Almond Valley; 32) Edinburgh Forth and Linlithgow; 57) Livingston; 34) Edinburgh Pentlands; 36) Edinburgh Western; 33) Edinburgh Northern and Leith; 30) Edinburgh Central; 35) Edinburgh Southern; 31) Edinburgh Eastern; 60) Midlothian South; 59) Midlothian North and Musselburgh; 29) East Lothian.

Redrawn Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries need a rethink John McLellan

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

We need to talk about children’s safety, Jenny - Sue Webber Sue Webber

The outgoing Children and Young People's Commissioner, Bruce Adamson, said the Scottish Government was 'absolutely failing to deliver for children'

Outgoing commissioner right to pan SNP on children's rights – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Robin Harper, Scotland's first Green parliamentarian, celebrates with Mark Ballard, who had just been elected as the party's second MSP for Lothian alongside Mr Harper.
The Greens made other gains across Scotland, increasing their total representation in the Scottish Parliament from two to seven.
Mr Harper served as co-convener of the party until 2008 and remained an MSP until steping down at the 2011 election. Mr Ballard served only one term before leaving the parliament in 2007.

Scottish Parliament elections 2003 - Meadowbank Count.The Greens' Robin Harper (l) and Mark Ballard salute their victories as list MSPs for the Lothians.Pic.... Neil Hanna

Scottish Parliament elections 2003 - Meadowbank Count.
The Greens' Robin Harper (l) and Mark Ballard salute their victories as list MSPs for the Lothians.
Pic.... Neil Hanna

Looking back at Scotland's 2003 'rainbow parliament' election in 13 pictures Ian Swanson

Latest accident statistics show two people tripped and fell into the ponds in front of the parliament. Picture: Ian Georgeson

People keep on falling into parliament ponds Ian Swanson

Temporary accommodation is not a long-term solution to the housing crisis (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

SNP-Green government needs to realise city's housing crisis is a special case Miles Briggs

The film, Adult Human Female, was due to be shown at Edinburgh University’s Gordon Aikman lecture theatre on Wednesday evening but protesters blocked the entrance hours before the screening time

Yousaf signals support for screening of controversial film Ian Swanson

Former UK Brexit negotiator Lord Frost has called for devolution to be rolled back

Angus Robertson: Make no mistake, Tories are out to undermine Scottish democracy Angus Robertson

Nicola Sturgeon has been given a plumb office, while other SNP MSPs are sharing a corridor with Conservatives (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Sturgeon should quit Holyrood, not be rewarded with an office with a view John McLellan

Labour leader Keir Starmer wants votes in Scotland to further his own ambitions (Picture: Ian Forsyth/Getty Images)

SNP, not Labour, is best placed to take seats off the Tories – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Pigeons have plagued the parliament since the start, but now contractors claim new measures have led to a 'permanent' reduction in numbers; Picture: Ian Georgeson

'Permanent' cut in pigeon numbers at Scottish Parliament Ian Swanson

Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone says the new rules for the public attending First Minister's Questions are "deeply regrettable". Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA Wire

Strict new rules for public attending FMQs Ian Swanson

The full Cabinet assemble on the steps of Bute House, the First Minister's official residence, in Charlotte Square.
First Minister Humza Yousaf is in the front and centre, with (left to right) on the back row: Angela Constance, Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Mairi McAllan, Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, Angus Robertson, Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, Shirley-Anne Sommerville, Secretary for Social Justice, and Mairi Geougeon, Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, and on the front row: Jenny Gilruth, Secretary for Education and Skills, Neil Gray, Secretary for Wellbeing, Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Shona Robinson, Deputy First Minister and Secretary for Finance and Michael Matheson, Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care.

Scotland's new Cabinet: Meet Humza Yousaf's top team Ian Swanson

Nicola Sturgeon signs her official letter of resignation as First Minister to King Charles III (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Why I stood to become Scotland's next First Minster – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Humza Yousaf: The Scottish Parliament is preparing to swear in the new First Minister today - here's everything you need to know

Scottish Parliament to vote on First Minister today Rachel Mackie

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Under-funding further education harms economy - Sue Webber Sue Webber

SNP leadership candidates Ash Regan, left, Humza Yousaf and Kate Forbes (Picture: Paul Campbell/PA)

I've total confidence in integrity of SNP leadership election – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Jane Barlow / POOL / AFP

Nicola Sturgeon is ‘deeply worried’ online abuse will put women off politics Brian Ferguson

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon waves to people gathered outside Bute House in Edinburgh, after announcing that she will stand down as First Minister of Scotland. (Photo credit: Jane Barlow/PA)

Key moments in Nicola Sturgeon's career as she resigns Anna Bryan

Ukrainian and Czech circus artists performed at the McEwan Hall during last year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Government and Edinburgh Council must resolve baffling festival flats row Brian Ferguson

Teachers often work outside school hours to prepare lessons (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Council's plans fail to prioritise education, but councillors can change that Alison Dickie

The protesters interrupted proceedings just before First Minister's Questions.

Climate protesters disrupt Scottish Parliament Ian Swanson

Deputy First Minister John Swinney appears to wear Scotland's higher taxes as a badge of pride (Picture: PA)

Scotland's Grand Tax Larceny is set to continue – John McLellan John McLellan

Hundreds of people gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh with Scottish flags and anti-Brexit placards. (Photo credit: @corencur on Twitter)

Activists march to Parliament in anti-Brexit protest Anna Bryan

North Bridge repairs - your views online By The Newsroom

UK anti-strike legislation will affect some workers in Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

How Brexit's 'opportunities' are being used by Tories to attack devolution Tommy Sheppard

Elaine Miller is standing in the by-election to be "an independent voice for Corstorphine/Murrayfield".

Gender protester to stand in by-election Ian Swanson

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is refusing to appear before two Holyrood committees (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Alister Jack's gender reform veto could be beginning of a habit – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

The Scottish Parliament's chamber was laid out in a semi-circle in the hope of making politics less confrontational (Picture: Andrew Cowan/pool/Getty Images)

Some MSPs do not need to fear the wrath of their constituents – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Readers' letters: Lord Hope’s veto defence assaults devolution By The Newsroom

Gretna is a famous example of the historic difference between the laws of England and Scotland (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Tories are picking fight over gender Bill to distract from their failings Vladimir McTavish

Sue Webber is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Lothians

Sturgeon using gender bill as a political weapon - Sue Webber Sue Webber

The six-month peak fares suspension is due to take place sometime during the year from April. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail peak fares suspension will only cover some routes – Michael Matheson Alastair Dalton

Iain Munro is chief executive of Creative Scotland (Picture: Kat Gollock)

Creative Scotland has delivered a chilling future vision after budget cut Brian Ferguson

Nicola Sturgeon should realise the sector 25 order over the Gender Recognition Reform Bill is part of the devolution process (Picture: Lesley Martin)

SNP looks set to start stairhead rammy over gender Bill – Jo Mowat Jo Mowat

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack claimed he wanted a "constructive way forward".

Alister Jack insists UK Government 'respects' devolution as it blocks GRR Alexander Brown

Keir Starmer has decided his views on Scottish politics should take precedence over Scottish Labour's (Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images)

Both Tories and Labour are out to deny democracy in Scotland – Angus Robertson Angus Robertson