The Scottish Government

Now Edinburgh residents urged to have their say.   Edinburgh Pentlands MSP, Gordon Macdonald, has given his backing to an announcement from the First Minister that...

Former Cabinet Secretary Sarah Boyack is to return to the Scottish Parliament, taking the list seat set to be vacated by Kezia Dugdale.Sarah Boyack...

Earlier today Jeremy Balfour, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party MSP for Lothian, and his eight-month-old Cavalier King Charles/Miniature Poodle cross, Sadie, competed with...

SNP MSP, Gordon Macdonald, has called on Labour MSPs to get behind the full devolution of rail services to Scotland, after a former Labour...

This Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week MS Society Scotland were at Holyrood to raise awareness of the important role research plays in the lives...

Gordon Macdonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, has called for re-assurances that local bank branches will remain open in Edinburgh, after concerns over the number...

UNIVERSAL CREDIT ‘KEY DRIVER’ OF INCREASING NEED FOR FOOD PARCELS The number of emergency parcels handed out by food banks in Scotland rose by nearly...

Unsurprisingly the statement made today at Holyrood was not universally welcomed. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today outlined the steps The Scottish Government will take...

Edinburgh MSP, Gordon Macdonald, has said that “Scotland remains open and welcoming” following an announcement from the SNP Government that free tuition for EU...

Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP will bring a vote to The Scottish Parliament this week calling for improved resources to tackle the...

Kezia Dugdale MSP has won a legal action against a pro-independence blogger who accused her of defamation. In a written judgment issued today, Sheriff Nigel...

On Monday 29th April 2019 Jeremy Balfour, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party MSP for Lothian, and his eight-month-old Cavalier King Charles/Miniature Poodle cross,...

JPI Media, publisher of the i and Scotsman titles, told staff yesterday it is looking to cut up to 70 full-time editorial roles across...

'The Scottish Greens Will Deliver a Better Future' Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP brought the party spring conference in Edinburgh to a close...

96% OF NEW PARENTS BENEFITTING FROM BABY BOXES New figures reveal that 14,193 of families in Edinburgh have benefitted from a Baby Box, as the...

The new Baby Box design, created by a team of children and young people, has been unveiled, with the new design featuring iconic landmarks...

Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised The Scottish Government saying that they are taking a dismissive attitude towards leisure cuts imposed by The City...

Alison Johnstone MSP is supporting environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, in applauding the efforts of local residents across Lothian who are taking part in...

 Deputy First Minister John Swinney, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie, Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard, co-leader of the Scottish Greens parliamentary group Alison...

If you go down to Holyrood you will see a huge selection of images both outside and inside the parliament building showing the human...

THE ONLY British rocket to successfully reach orbit was displayed outside Parliament as MSPs heralded Scotland’s emergence as a leading player in the new...

Jeremy Balfour, Scottish Conservative Lothian MSP, is encouraging you to show your support for Roseburn Terrace by shopping locally for High Street Saturday today...

New figures released by the Scottish Government estimatethat businesses across The City of Edinburgh will save £4.5M because of an SNP policy to protect...

The Scottish Government has announced help advice and information for businesses in Scotland in order to help prepare for the UK’s EU Exit. With less...

Jeremy Balfour MSP lent his support to Marie Curie’s big fundraising appeal month, the Great Daffodil Appeal, at an event at Scottish Parliament recently. ...

In a report produced for The Scottish Government by the Expert Advisory Group on Migration and Population, the major finding is that the number...

The Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales will today vote simultaneously on a motion declaring opposition to what they both regard as...

Johnstone and Harvie become Parliamentary Co Leaders Alison Johnstone Lothians MSP and Patrick Harvie MSP were today confirmed as the Co-Leaders of the Scottish...

Sentencing guidelines must not face more delay, says Lothian MSP. Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst who worked as an advocate at the Scottish Bar before being...

Jeremy Balfour, MSP for Lothian, hosted Make 2nds Countat the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday, a charity set up by Edinburgh resident Lisa Fleming following...