John Byrne ‘s Christmas card for the First Minister unveiled
Artist John Byrne has created a Christmas Card for the First Minister in 2017 which is cheeky as well as festive, and dates back...
COMMENT – OFCOM to ‘re-consult’ on local radio rules affecting Edinburgh
Regulations defining the 'local' in local radio are being significantly relaxed around the UK, but the planned merger of East and West Scotland into...
Actions speak louder than headlines this Europe Day
Today on Europe Day 2023 Angus Robertson Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution External Affairs and Culture, addressed The Scottish Parliament.He said: "The difficult reality is...
Scottish Labour leader splits from fiancée
Lothians MSP and Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale has split from her fiancée of only six months, Louise Riddell.The Edinburgh College lecturer announced their...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The Scottish Government has just announced the latest figures for today, 27 October 2020, detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the...
Culture Minister visits Craigmillar arts group
Culture Minister Neil Gray met young artists on Wednesday during a visit to performing arts organisation Lyra in Craigmillar, Edinburgh.For the past 10 years...
Coronavirus – Sunday’s figures
The number of cases of Covid-19 in Scotland were announced by Public Health Scotland today. The figures received today may be underreported as they...
Community Right to Buy powers will be reviewed this summer
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced that The Scottish Government is to begin a review of Community Rights to Buy this summer...
Government press pause on DRS
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be delayed until at least October 2025 The Circular Economy Minister, Lorna Slater announced in parliament on Wednesday...
Denham to hold EU citizen advice surgery in Portobello
Edinburgh Eastern MSP, Ash Denham, will host an advice surgery in Portobello for EU citizens in her Edinburgh Eastern constituency. She invites anyone who...
Government announcing more help for the unemployed
Additional support for the unemployed and those at greatest risk of redundancy will be announced today.Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop will outline steps to maximise...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the First...
Scottish Sport Relief new funding available
Second phase of joint initiative with Sport Relief to help most disadvantaged.
The Scottish Government has announced that funding is now available under phase two...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
It feels a little like the morning after the night before. Yesterday evening new rules around Christmas were introduced in Scotland.You can read...
Clan events planned for Scotland in 2015 get funding boost
Local Clan events to benefit from over £26,000 in funding.Local clan events across Scotland are to received £26,000 in funding support from the Scottish...
Labour demand better for young people in care
Scottish Labour have obtained data from the Scottish Government by a Freedom of Information request which they say shows that only 6 per cent...
NHS Staff numbers on the rise
In Edinburgh figures published recently in Edinburgh by Numbers show that the largest employer is the Health sector which is responsible for 45,200 employees...
Gordon is apprentice for the day
IT apprentices in Edinburgh shared their knowledge of the profession with local MSP, Gordon Macdonald, as part of a national initiative, to help promote the...
Coronavirus – Monday’s figures
Public Health Scotland publishes the latest data on Covid-19 in Scotland each day. The figures are set out in our table below.The number of...
Happy Christmas from the Scottish Conservative Leader
Douglas Ross, MSP and MP, the leader of the Scottish Conservatives has issued a festive message:"Merry Christmas. We’ve reached that time of year...
Coronavirus – Friday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 8 April in Scotland are shown below.The...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures for today detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours have been announced.The figures in Scotland...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.The figures in...
Changes made to Scottish Conservative shadow cabinet
The Scottish Conservatives have announced changes to the shadow cabinet, and the appointment of two vice chairs.The update follows the resignation as leader of...
Robertson will be flying the flag in the US
Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, is travelling to Washington DC and New York this week.He will take part...
Happy Birthday messages for the First Minister
Today is First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon's 50th birthday and we send her our best wishes.For those of you who would like to, there...
Council encouraged to apply for energy efficiency funding
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson who has a background in renewable energy has encouraged The City of Edinburgh Council to apply for a share of The...
First Minister writes to the Prime Minister
Today the First Minister has sent a letter to Theresa May the Prime Minister urging her to think about the Scottish and Welsh interests...
Coronavirus – Saturday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the 24 hours to 1 Mayl in Scotland are shown below.The...
Cap on private rents to be retained in Scotland for further...
The Scottish Parliament has decided that a cap on rents will be extended for up to six months.Measures to protect tenants while prices and...
