Foreign Secretary tries to rein in trips abroad – by Scottish...
The SNP has said the UK Government is "paranoid and insecure" about Scotland having a strong voice on the world stage - amid attempts...
Housing Minister visits Edinburgh housing development
One of the largest affordable new-build developments in Scotland has been given the seal of approval by Housing Minister, Paul McLennan MSP.The £80 million...
Government accused of treating Lothians heart disease patients disgracefully
Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack has hit out at The Scottish Government for failing patients who are suffering with heart and circulatory disease.Statistics provided to...
Government spending on Bute House revealed
The final costs of repair work carried out on Bute House in 2023 have been published by the government.The total cost of repair work...
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...
Craigour Park Primary win School Reading Journey award
An Edinburgh primary school has received an award from the First Minister in a nationwide competition to encourage Scottish children to foster a lifelong...
MSP supports group championing children with additional support needs
Foysol Choudhury MSP is following up support for children with additional support needs. Mr Choudhury hosted the ASN Reform Scotland Group’s drop-in session for MSPs at The...
Happy New Year from Douglas Ross
Douglas Ross the leader of the Scottish Conservatives wishes everyone in Scotland a Happy New Year."As we draw 2023 to a close tonight,...
MSP wants schools to teach children about Scotland’s colonial past
Responding after hosting a roundtable in the Scottish Parliament on Education Reform, Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury said: "The Education Reform Roundtable I hosted at the...
All displaced Ukrainians have now left MS Victoria in Leith
The MS Victoria, which was commissioned by The Scottish Government to offer temporary accommodation to displaced Ukrainian people in Edinburgh, is now empty. The...
Holiday lets owners and operators stage protest at Holyrood
Short-term let owners and operators gathered in Edinburgh on Tuesday to rally against new rules they say will “wipe out” the sector and destroy...
Children’s engagement with the Scottish Parliament to be expanded
Children from across Scotland have joined the Presiding Officer to sign a joint commitment to increase their involvement in the work of the Scottish...
Government launches consultation on biodiversity
The newest government consultation seeks views on a range of measures aimed at accelerating the pace and scale of efforts to tackle the biodiversity...
Briggs hosts meeting at parliament on social isolation
Lothian MSP hosts roundtable to tackle the issue of Social Isolation across Edinburgh, the Lothians and the rest of ScotlandMiles Briggs hosted a roundtable...
Minister visits Wester Hailes Education Centre
The Minister for Further Education, Higher Education, Youth Employment and Training, Jamie Hepburn MSP, visited Wester Hailes Education Centre (WHEC) on Wednesday to find out...
Independence paper to set out how Scotland will take up its...
The Scottish Government will outline its "vision of an independent Scotland as an internationalist country promoting peace, prosperity and climate action" later on Monday.External...
Hoy heckled at PinkNews Holyrood reception
Conservative MSP, Craig Hoy was repeatedly heckled and challenged by audience members attending the PinkNews Edinburgh Pride Reception on Wednesday after claiming he is...
Health Secretary quits over bill for data roaming charges
Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care, Michael Matheson, has tendered his resignation to the First Minister today, months after the matter...
COSLA and Holyrood moving forward on fiscal framework for local government
COSLA and the Scottish Government have moved forward with discussions on the way local government is funded.The debate arose from the Verity House Agreement...
Car parking to remain free at Royal Infirmary
At the daily media briefing earlier today, Health Secretary Jeane Freema, confirmed that car parking will continue to be free for staff, visitors...
MSP adds his story to alcohol and drugs campaign
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his father’s alcohol use.He used the opportunity of backing a campaign to alcohol and...
Buster wins Holyrood Dog of the Year 2023
On Monday there was a fierce competition being fought out at Holyrood. This one took place in the parliament garden with MSPs and their...
Best Start Foods available to more people as rules relaxed
The Scottish Government has changed a benefit which will allow around 20,000 people to access funding to help with food shopping.The eligibility rules for...
Scottish Conservatives appoint new members of staff
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party has appointed a new Director of the Party and Chief of Staff to Douglas Ross.The new Director of...
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...
Lessons to be learned a decade after tragedy
It is 10 years since the 2013 Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh when thousands were killed and injured.
In the factory building which collapsed clothing...
Holyrood committee supports tourist tax bill
Holyrood committee gives backing for overnight accommodation levy bill in stage one report released today.
Government reform to planning rules will increase the number of play...
The Scottish Government has announced that new planning reforms are intended to give children and young people more opportunities to play outside.Under the new...
Professor Stephen Salter at Holyrood speaking about project to arrest climate...
Daniel Johnson MSP hosted Professor Stephen Salter to Holyrood on Tuesday evening. Professor Salter delivered a presentation to MSPs on how his engineering solutions...
Scotland’s New-look Baby Box ready in time for Mother’s Day
The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled, with the new design featuring iconic landmarks...
