New government investment in offshore wind
An investment of around £150 million in the offshore wind industry is announced by The Scottish Government on Thursday.
This is the second year the...
SNP treasurer Colin Beattie arrested
Police Scotland have confirmed this morning that a man, understood to be Colin Beattie MSP for Midlothian North and Musselburgh, has been arrested for...
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...
Call for first aid project to be rolled out in schools
A Scottish Green MSP is calling for a pilot project teaching first aid to children in schools to be extended and made available permanently...
Flags lowered at The Scottish Parliament for former First Minister
Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone, announced earlier that the flags were being lowered at the parliament building as a mark of...
The need for a new eye pavilion has never been greater
Sarah Boyack MSP writes about the need for a new eye pavilion after a visit there before its temporary closure for urgent repair.
For ten...
Ross criticises the “cosy Holyrood consensus”
Douglas Ross has accused Labour of “playing for Team Sturgeon” – because he says Anas Sarwar’s party agree with, and vote with, the SNP...
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...
Holyrood says council funding has increased “in real terms”
Edinburgh Council has received an increase of £48.5 million from The Scottish Government, which equates to five point two per cent from the £14...
John Swinney – First Minister designate arrives at Bute House
John Swinney appeared on the steps at Bute House on Wednesday as First Minister designate after being voted in by MSPs in the chamber...
Matheson scandal continues to cast long shadow over Parliament at FMQs
The expenses scandal surrounding Michael Matheson continues to dominate The Scottish Parliament as the First Minister faced a cross-party challenge on the controversy on...
Government to introduce prepaid smartcards
The Scottish Government has announced a new digital system intended to reduce stigma and make it easier to eat healthily.
Pre-paid digital smartcards will replace...
Government to consult on fireworks
Following discussions last year, the Community Safety Minister Ash Denham MSP has announced a consultation on fireworks in the New Year.
The consultation will be...
Tourism news is good for Edinburgh businesses
Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, says it is good news for Edinburgh that tourism and hospitality businesses in the capital may be able to...
First Minister appears at Holyrood before Harassment Committee
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is appearing before the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints committee today.
She is to offer her evidence...
New short term lets legislation is welcome in Edinburgh
All short-term let properties will require a licence which can be granted by the local council.
This legislation approved by The Scottish Parliament is...
Scottish Government appoints committee chair to advise on future pandemics
Professor Andrew Morris has been appointed as Chair of the Scottish Government’s Standing Committee on Pandemic Preparedness (SCoPP).
Professor Morris is Professor of Medicine and...
Scottish Parliament debates ending institutional racism in sport
Kaukab Stewart MSP secured a debate at Holyrood on Wednesday inviting discussion on the report into institutional racism in Cricket Scotland.
The debate, with an...
MSP urges older people to check on pension credit before Sunday...
Edinburgh Eastern MSP Ash Regan has joined Age Scotland in urging pensioners in Edinburgh to act quickly to claim Pension Credit before this Sunday’s...
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...
Greens lay out their priorities for spring session of parliament
The Scottish Greens say that when The Scottish Parliament reconvenes on Tuesday the party will focus on people, planet and independence.
The party’s co-leader, Lorna...
Plans to increase council tax on empty and second homes
The Scottish Government plans to enable councils to raise the amount of council tax paid on empty and second homes. Details of this scheme...
Rural Affairs Secretary to address farmers at the Highland Show
The Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, will tell farmers on Thursday morning that there will be new conditions for farming support payments from 2025....
Lothians MSP urges support for new catering talent
Earlier in the week ATN Bangla UK filmed their 'Will to Win' programme in local restaurant Britannia Spice, with local representative Foysol Choudhury MSP, Dr...
First Minister freezes council tax next year
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has frozen council tax in Scotland next year.
He said at the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen: "Council tax...
First Minister calls for ceasefire in Gaza
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has written to many UK political leaders supporting a ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor.
Mr Yousaf has...
Visitor Levy continues its way through parliament
Edinburgh has been at the forefront of introducing the Transient Visitor Levy or tourist tax for at least the last decade.
Successive administrations in...
Conservative MSP stands down to become Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for...
Donald Cameron MSP is standing down from The Scottish Parliament to become part of the Scotland Office team at Westminster.
The King has approved...
Children’s Minister visits Busy Bees Edinburgh Park
In her Ministerial visit to the Edinburgh centre, Natalie Don MSP was shown how Busy Bees delivers high quality early learning and childcare in...
Choudhury worried that Circular Economy Bill “does not go far enough”
Foysol Choudhury MSP has said that The Scottish Government's Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill does not go far enough to tackle overconsumption and create a...
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