Absence levels at Scottish councils have hit a new high as staff shortages and demand for services put extra strain on the ...

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford is giving “careful consideration” to running for Holyrood next year. The news ...

An independent Aberdeen councillor has been suspended for four months for breaching the code of code. Jennifer Stewart, who ...

Disruption caused by Storm Floris may delay exam results for some pupils, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has ...

Kate Forbes is to stand down at the next election, it has been announced. The deputy first minister said she had made the ...

The Scottish Parliament faces major change next year as a swathe of established politicians leave office.

A human rights expert whose appointment was opposed by trans rights groups has been named as the new chair of the equality watchdog.

Forbes said: “The decision to grant consent to Berwick Bank is a major step in Scotland's progress towards achieving net zero and tackling the climate crisis, as well as supporting national energy ...

Investing public money in the culture sector is the "smart thing to do", First Minister John Swinney will say today. The SNP leader will be at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub today to give a ...

Restrictions to Scotland's Adult Disability Payment (ADP) could "harm the quality of life" of those seeking support, a review has found. Published today, the independent review calls on Scottish ...