Colin Smyth

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said he is committed to meeting the survivors of Fornethy House

Survivors of alleged abuse at Fornethy House say they are not being listened to

Falkirk Council wants to extend Carrongrange High School

School building projects hanging in balance due to funding uncertainty

David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

Members Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are striking across the UK, including in Scotland.

SNP accused of 'hypocrisy' over striking unions

The Scottish Government has failed to hit household recycling targets.

SNP and Green ministers criticised over 'humiliating' household recycling rates

Riders and hounds as they take part in the Kennels Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire meet in Houston, Scotland. Environment Minister Mairi McAllan has said loopholes around fox hunting will be closed as the Hunting with Dogs Bill legislation goes through its final stage in 2023.

Minister vows to close fox hunting loopholes with new law

China's State Development and Investment Corporation -- parent company of Edinburgh-headquartered renewables firm Red Rock Power, which owns offshore and onshore wind farms across Scotland -- is constructing the Batang Toru dam in Sumatra, Indonesia, which campaigners fear could wipe out the rare orangutans living in the regions forests

Plea for First Minister to step in and help save world's rarest great ape

Former energy minister Fergus Ewing is among the MSPs accusing Scottish ministers of a “lack of overall ambition” for solar power in Scotland

Fergus Ewing challenges Scottish ministers over solar power ‘lack of ambition’

Glen Sannox at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow on Thursday. Picture: John Devlin

Delayed Ferguson Marine ferries: 'Confidence higher than for a long time'

Dale Farm and Rowan Glen yoghurt, milk, butter and other produce can be found on store shelves across the UK

Workforce facing a bleak future at Wigtownshire yoghurt producer

CalMac said drivers making multiple bookings to keep their travel options open meant there were empty spaces for vehicles on "fully-booked" sailings. Picture: John Devlin

CalMac plans penalties to prevent ‘full' ferries sailing with empty car spaces

£700m was raised from the ScotWind auction in January

Value of Scotland's offshore wind to be kept from public despite concerns

Scottish Government statistics show that the country’s share of global greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.6 per cent in a year, releasing an extra 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere.

Scotland's global carbon footprint has increased

A damning new report from the Climate Change Committee, independent advisers to the Scottish Government, found action to tackle the environmental crisis has stalled, the country is not prepared for future impacts such as increased flooding and heatwaves and the risks to people, businesses, nature and infrastructure. Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish ministers under fire as report highlights climate action failures and f...

The work boat Helen Rice was the first vessel to be completed after Ferguson Marine came into public ownership. Picture: Scottish Government

Revealed: Ferguson Marine shipyard suffered £8m loss on three other vessels

The Electric Vehicle Association Scotland has called for the rapid further development of the charging network. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

‘Significant challenge’ to build enough electric vehicle charging points

Prestwick Airport was bought by the Scottish Government for a nominal £1 in 2013 to avert its closure. Picture: John Devlin

Prestwick Airport bid ‘would not secure value for taxpayer’ – Kate Forbes

Prestwick Airport has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013

Revealed: Swedish firm's £70m Prestwick Airport development plan rejected

Glen Sannox at the Ferguson Marine yard in December. Picture: John Devlin

Long-delayed CalMac ferry's latest completion date ‘challenging’

A 'Don't Recycle' label on plastic packaging.

Scotland drops the ball on recycling

Transport minister Graeme Dey said services could not be increased "with no consideration for the cost". Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail cuts: ‘We won’t get people back on trains by taking that train away’

Security staff have been confirmed to be manning quarantine hotels in the UK.

Government under fire for confusion over 'no guards on quarantine hotels' claim

Chun Wong and daughter Kiernan, 8, were the first passengers to go into quarantine hotels in Scotland.

Travellers from Greece and Australia dodge Scottish managed quarantine rules

International arrivals into the UK will be placed into mandatory quarantine in hotels for 10 days

Growing fears over Scots quarantine regime a week before launch

ScotRail has already cut the number of carriages on trains. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail to suspend hundreds more services

John Swinney has said the government will take a "canny approach" to releasing lockdown.

'Vaccination optimism' concerns in government

Concerns are being raised about holding the Holyrood elections in May.

Will the Holyrood elections go ahead in May?

ScotRail's off-peak fares will again go up by less than those of other train operators. Picture: John Devlin

ScotRail fare increases to be lowest in Britain

Train fares could rise faster than inflation next year.

Demand for inflation-busting rail fares to be frozen

The aviation industry has suffered during the pandemic

Scottish holidaymakers may suffer as air routes face axe

The Scottish Government's travel ban comes into legal force later today

Travel ban 'entirely within remit of Holyrood' claim Scottish Government

Prestwick Airport has been owned by the Scottish Government since 2013. Picture: John Devlin

Prestwick Airport sale falls through after preferred bidder pulls out

Bus capacity will remain half of normal levels even with passenger distancing cut to 1 metre. Picture: Michael Gillen.

Fears over 'significant' public transport demand

ScotRail trains will be able to carry far fewer passengers because of distancing requirements. Picture: John Devlin.

Bus and train passengers told to bring own face coverings

Finishing and snagging work on the Queensferry Crossing was originally due to have been completed in September 2018. Picutrue: Neil Hanna

No end in sight for Scotland’s bridge of sighs

Cycling groups said riding was low risk and reduced demand for public transport.

Motoring group warns against cycling because of 'risk of falling off and needing...

Demands are being made to allow NHS staff free bus travel.

Demands for NHS staff and key workers to get free bus travel

Despite launching a new £150m fleet, Caledonian Sleeper services still failed to meet its targets. Picture: Jeff Holmes/Shutterstock

Caledonian Sleeper fails to reach any passenger satisfaction targets

Labour says the contract is no incentive to attract passengers. Picture: John Devlin

Rail contract accused of giving millions in reward for failure

ScotRail disruption in Edinburgh a 'serious failure' says Scotland's Transport M...

Ministers seek detailed offers to take over Prestwick Airport

Hand councils more powers to run bus routes, says Labour

Vacancies in over a third of care services across Scotland

Number of Scots exercising regularly 18% lower in poorer areas

Opposition accusations of ‘Westminster control’

Spin doctor Rami Okasha quits in ‘purge’ at Scottish Labour HQ

Michael Kelly: The internal fight is over, now for the real battle

Scottish Labour general secretary Colin Smyth steps down

SNP aide Mark MacLachlan forced to quit over smears

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