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Winnie Ewing was a key figure in the SNP (Andrew Milligan/PA)
Politics

SNP trailblazer Winnie Ewing dies aged 93

Known as Madame Ecosse, she was the party’s first female parliamentarian.
Jun 22, 2023
UK

Smoke from massive wildfire in Highlands visible from space

Two firefighters involved in tackling the blaze at Cannich, near Loch Ness, were injured earlier this week.
May 31, 2023
Politics

SNP would ‘undo Brexit as far as possible’ if election returns hung Parliament

The party would seek to restore free movement and single market membership ahead of fully rejoining the EU.
May 9, 2023
UK

Military parade in Glasgow as celebrations to mark the coronation continue

Hundreds of people are expected to attend Coronation Big Lunch events across Scotland.
May 7, 2023
UK

Salmond leads thousands of marchers in call for independence

The former first minister said England is ‘country moving backwards’.
May 6, 2023
UK

Thousands attend independence march in Glasgow

Organisers told the crowd the attendance was estimated to be more than 20,000
May 6, 2023
UK

Six-year-old stands in for Charles as King’s former school holds mock coronation

Pupils playing key roles in the event at Gordonstoun school in Moray will travel by pony and trap.
May 4, 2023
Politics

Trump: Sturgeon is a ‘negative force’ who ‘hurt Scotland’

The former US president commented on the former first minister as he visited his golf resort at Turnberry in South Ayrshire.
May 3, 2023
UK

Lottery syndicate member won share of £1m on the day he retired

An 11-strong syndicate at a garage in Montrose, Angus, shared the prize.
May 3, 2023
Politics

Trump plays golf at Turnberry course on third day of Scotland visit

The former US president flew into Aberdeen on Monday.
May 3, 2023
Politics

SNP calls on Westminster to match Scottish Child Payment UK-wide

The payment rose to £25 per week per child in November.
May 2, 2023
UK

Murder investigation launched into death of pregnant teacher

Police Scotland said Marelle Sturrock’s partner is wanted in connection with her death.
Apr 27, 2023
UK

Police search for fiance linked to death of pregnant teacher

Marelle Sturrock was found dead in a Glasgow home on Tuesday.
Apr 27, 2023
UK

Police hunt man linked to suspicious death of ‘lovely’ pregnant teacher

Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a home in Glasgow on Tuesday.
Apr 27, 2023
Politics

SNP’s finances are in ‘robust health’, says Ian Blackford

The party’s former Westminster leader said the party is ‘solvent’.
Apr 16, 2023
UK

Victim raped at age 13 speaks out after her attacker was spared jail

She said sentencing her rapist to a community payback order would make others question whether to report rape.
Apr 16, 2023
UK

Police shooting of hotel knife attacker ‘necessary’, prosecutors find

Badreddin Abdalla Adam, 28, was shot dead by police after stabbing six people at a hotel.
Apr 6, 2023
Crime

Pregnant woman fell about 50ft from Edinburgh landmark, murder trial hears

Kashif Anwar is on trial accused of murdering his wife in September 2021 by pushing her from Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh.
Apr 4, 2023
Celebrity News

Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale for review

Cost, planning and environmental concerns are behind the decision.
Mar 29, 2023
UK

Two arrested over death of man in Greenock

Neil Canney, 37, was found seriously injured in the early hours of February 28 and died later in hospital.
Mar 9, 2023
UK

Firefighters hold minute’s silence for Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Fire crews across the UK have paid tribute to the 38-year-old who received fatal injuries battling the blaze at the building in Edinburgh.
Feb 13, 2023