NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsWhat could Andy Burnham as PM mean for Scotland?There are still plenty of unanswered questions about what impact the former Greater Manchester mayor could have on Scotland.4 hrs agoScotland PoliticsScottish Labour's election 'disaster' due to unpopular PM - LennonFormer Labour MSP Monica Lennon says voters could not get beyond Keir Starmer's unpopularity.15 hrs agoScotland PoliticsWhy is the King opening the Scottish Parliament during summer recess?King Charles and Queen Camilla will be at Holyrood on Saturday to mark the official start of the 7th session of the Scottish Parliament.3 days agoScotland PoliticsScottish government rejects £2bn hospital replacement plansThe health secretary said the Scottish government was unable to approve the plans in the current financial climate.2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandKing urges MSPs to help build a 'fair and prosperous society'The ceremony, which featured pageantry, poetry, drama and music, marked the beginning of the seventh session of Holyrood.2 days agoScotlandFerries agency pays in full for unfinished CalMac ships built in TurkeyCMAL has taken legal ownership of three ships as the shipyard faces economic challenges.2 days agoScotlandSNP whistleblowers were 'intimidated' for raising finance concernsCynthia Guthrie and Allison Graham said they had been blocked from carrying out their jobs auditing the party's finances.3 days agoScotland PoliticsBig changes proposed to reduce Scotland's prison populationThe changes would see fewer criminals jailed and hundreds of prisoners get out of jail earlier in an attempt to tackle the prisons overcrowding crisis. Further delay to completion of £209m HMP HighlandThe new jail being built in Inverness was originally to be finished in 2020.Final First Minister's Questions before summer recessJohn Swinney faces questions from opposition party leaders during First Minister's Questions.New SNP MP vows to 'serve the people' after Commons oath rowLara Bird appeared to have her fingers crossed as she was sworn in as the new MP for Arbroath & Broughty Ferry.Mugs in drawers and watches in cupboards: What police pictures say about Peter Murrell's crime spreeDozens of new images released by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service now show some of the items he purchased illegally.Features and analysisShame and ridicule - but no motive: Five things we learned as Peter Murrell is jailedAs the former SNP chief executive is jailed for embezzlement, what did we learn from his latest court appearance?New pictures show dozens of items bought illegally by Peter MurrellThe images include a range of luxury bags, watches and pens, as well as fresh pictures of a £124,550 motorhome.Tories pick themselves up off the floor with unexpected Scottish by-election winThe Conservatives secured a comfortable victory over the SNP in Aberdeen South after throwing everything at the seat.Who is Peter Murrell? The former SNP chief who stole from his partyAn influential political figure who shunned the limelight, Murrell's crimes placed him in the full glare of publicity.Scotland's councils face budget shortfalls. How bad is it in your area?The Accounts Commission has warned local authorities that their funding plans are not keeping pace with rising costs.
