The Scottish Government

Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has accused the UK Government of showing ‘disrespect’ to coal communities across Scotland, as they fail to answer calls for...

Following a trip to London today to have a meeting with the Prime Minister David Cameron, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has expressed confidence that...

Gifts and memorabilia received by former First Minister Alex Salmond have raised more than £42,000 for charity in an auction this afternoon. More than three...

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warnings for gale force winds expected across much of Scotland tomorrow. An Amber (Be Prepared) warning has been...

Gordon Macdonald is the MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands and he regularly publishes his own newsletter. This is his latest.  

Scotland’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Aileen McLeod has said that the international community must match Scotland’s world-leading climate change ambitions to tackle global...

With one month to go until the day all Primary 1-3 pupils will become entitled to a free school meal, the Scottish Government has...

Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary John Swinney has responded to the Chancellor’s announcement on stamp duty saying, ‘Imitation is the sincerest form of...

The Smith Commission issued its report today on the shape and form of the devolved powers promised to Scotland by the political parties at...

  Scotland is to establish a wave energy technology development body to encourage innovation in the industry Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism Fergus Ewing...

The Scottish Government's new Cabinet has today been announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, subject to the necessary parliamentary approval. As the First Minister unveiled...

It would have seemed odd writing this headline only a few months ago, but in Scotland we have a fast moving political landscape at...

This is the full text of the final speech which The Rt Hon Alex Salmond has made as First Minister of Scotland before stepping...

Young aspiring chefs took the chance to show off their sizzling stovetop skills to the Secretary of State for Scotland, demonstrating how they’re whisking...

Cancer research is expensive and needs constant investment to enable it to continue. Today The Scottish Government and Breast Cancer Campaign announce a partnership to...

The Scottish Government is about to reduce the drink drive limit across the country which will mean that even one glass of alcohol could...

First Minister Alex Salmond is in the last days of his role at the helm of The Scottish Government, and today he will face...

The First Minister the Rt Hon Alex Salmond called what may be his penultimate press conference in the position this morning at Bute House...

Candidates are being sought for a new independent panel to make final decisions on school closure proposals called in by Ministers. Applications are now open...

A further twenty war memorials across Scotland will be restored to their former glory after being awarded grants totalling £160,000, First Minister Alex Salmond...

  Three of the contenders standing for Scottish Labour leader are MSPs representing Lothians constituencies. Neil Findlay MSP is one of those aiming to be in...

The Edinburgh Reporter NEWS Sarah Boyack from Phyllis Stephen on Vimeo.   One of the contenders for the position of Scottish Labour Leader is Lothians MSP...

All comments to the Commission had to be submitted by 5pm on 31 October 2014. The Smith Commission reported that they have received over 14,000...

  The Campaign for Scottish Home Rule was launched yesterday in Edinburgh, claiming to bring together key figures from across Scotland’s political spectrum as well...

  Gordon Macdonald MSP is ready to start delivering his new annual newsletter to constituents throughout Edinburgh Pentlands. This will be his fourth newsletter to...

  At Holyrood today the newest sub-committee set up by The Scottish Government met for the first time. The Cabinet Sub-Committee (CSC-CC) on Climate Change held...

Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian and education spokesperson for the Scottish Greens, expressed concern today about a report by the EIS showing cuts...

Lothians MSP Sarah Boyack has announced that she is a candidate in the contest for Scottish Labour leader. She is the first to enter the race...

Following Johann Lamont's sensational resignation from the leadership of Scottish Labour, many political commentators suggest the party is in disarray.  Candidates for leadership will be invited to...

The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael MP, announced today plans for increased devolution in Scotland following the No vote in the Scottish...