NewsNewsScotlandScotland PoliticsSNP's Fergus Ewing to run as independent in next electionEwing has represented Inverness and Nairn since 1999, and previously served as rural affairs secretary in government.28 mins agoScotlandNew emissions guidance for oil and gas projectsThis guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.14 hrs agoScotland BusinessScottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meatQuality Meat Scotland says the cumulative effect of international trade deals could destabilise Scottish agriculture.1 day agoScotlandScotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensionersMinister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching a move by the UK government.2 days agoScotland PoliticsWomen's group threatens legal action over single-sex spacesSex Matters has issued a letter warning of legal action after 14 days if ministers continue to delay new policies2 days agoScotland PoliticsNew emissions guidance for oil and gas projectsThis guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.14 hrs agoScotland BusinessJohn Swinney defends new guidance on tackling pupil behaviourScottish Conservative Party leader Russell Findlay calls the guidance "tedious, hand-wringing nonsense" which is "complicated and confusing".New climate change targets for Scotland unveiledThe targets will be met using a carbon budgeting system and will be voted on by MSPs in the autumn. 19 hrs agoScotland PoliticsScottish farmers worried over imported trade deal meatQuality Meat Scotland says the cumulative effect of international trade deals could destabilise Scottish agriculture.1 day agoScotlandHow could politics shape the Scotland of 2050?A conference in Edinburgh invited leaders to think beyond the short-termism of the five-year electoral cycle.2 days agoScotlandReport calls for minimum income guarantee pilot in ScotlandThe policy would establish an income level below which nobody is allowed to fall, via reform to social security, work and services.2 days agoScotland PoliticsWill new school rules help cut violence in the classroom?The Scottish government has published guidance for schools on how to deal with violent and aggressive behaviour from pupils.2 days agoScotland PoliticsWhy is John Swinney talking about independence now?The first minister is looking towards independence but must balance government business with calls for a second referendum.3 days agoScotland PoliticsCriminals not able to wipe record with gender change, MSPs toldIt follows reports a murderer's convictions were not disclosed after they changed their gender identity. 3 days agoScotland PoliticsFeatures and analysisHamilton by-election victory confounds expectationsThe result in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election came as a surprise to many pundits.6 Jun 2025Scotland PoliticsA self-created fairy story: The rise and fall of Michelle MoneA new documentary follows the bra firm founder's journey from poverty to fame, fortune and controversy.26 May 2025Scotland BusinessWhy are councils so short of cash when tax is going up?Potholes are unfilled and prized local services like libraries and nurseries are coming under threat because of a £650m budget gap.22 May 2025Scotland PoliticsHow could the assisted dying law work in Scotland?A bill to allow terminally-ill adults to end their lives has passed an initial vote at Holyrood.14 May 2025Scotland PoliticsWhat did we learn from Swinney's plan for the year?First Minister John Swinney's programme for government marks a year to go until the Holyrood election.6 May 2025Scotland Politics
