Graham Leadbitter joined at ceremony by MSP Richard Lochhead. …

To: Kate Forbes MSP (Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic). Jenny Gilruth MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills) and all Members of the Scottish Parliament. A chàirdean, We are heartened by the recent remarks by the Deputy First Minister that she is considering strengthening the provisions for areas of linguistic […] Source

A LABOUR minister has called single malt whisky a “proud British brand and export”. Source

One of the fossil fuel giants behind the controversial Rosebank development is being investigated over human rights concerns in Palestine… Source

The UK Government has rejected an English bid to change the definition of single malt whisky … Source

A HUGE Scottish firm has changed its name after a heavily criticised rebrand … Source

THE National’s week-long expose of Scotland’s extraordinary energy bounty is to be applauded Source

The astonishing revelations about the lack of democracy within the Alba party keep coming. On March 1 the blogger Craig Murray revealed that he had been asked to stand aside from the National Executive by Alex Salmond, despite being elected. The former Ambassador wrote: “I have owed an explanation and I now feel free to […] Source

The Opening Address to the Convention on Scotland’s Future Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Edinburgh, 1 March 2025 Alastair McIntosh Good morning. What does it mean to be a human being?  What does it mean to be in this body, with these people, standing on the solid ground of Scotland’s soil, right now?  I ask, haunted by […] Source

A pedestrian killed in a crash on the A96 near Colpy on Friday has been named …

Police will step up patrols in response to complaints over off-road bikes at Kingston and Garmouth. …

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Black and blue after taking on the blue route on the Kelpies Trails, John Davidson looks back at a great family fun day on the bikes …