John Swinney confirms all downgraded exams results withdrawn, with teacher estimates reinstated
Education Secretary John Swinney has revealed all downgraded exam awards will be withdrawn, with grades based solely on teacher judgement.
‘We did not get this right’: Nicola Sturgeon apologises for exams controversy ahead of major U-turn on appeals
The First Minister has apologised to pupils over the handling of controversial exam results, admitting the Scottish Government did "not get this right".
Aberdeen lockdown could be extended as more than 150 cases linked to pub outbreak
The First Minister has confirmed she would not rule out a further extension of lockdown measures in Aberdeen.
First Minister defends contact tracing operation after Aberdeen pub outbreak
The First Minister has defended the work of contact tracers following criticism over a lack of staff to deal with the outbreak.
Aberdeen’s lockdown announcement: What do we know so far?
The First Minister said her "fears had been realised" in announcing a return to lockdown restrictions for Aberdeen.
Nicola Sturgeon defends Test and Protect system after Aberdeen bar criticises contact tracing
The First Minister said she would not "comment speculatively" on claims an Aberdeen bar had to proactively get in touch with contact tracers in the wake of a recent outbreak in the city.
First Minister says local lockdown ‘under ongoing review’ to tackle Aberdeen coronavirus cluster
Nicola Sturgeon has warned she will make judgements over the coming days on whether to "step in and do anything further" to tackle a coronavirus cluster at an Aberdeen bar.
Aberdeen bar owner ‘deeply saddened’ after coronavirus cluster linked to venue
The boss of a popular Aberdeen pub that has been linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases today told of his sadness - and urged customers to support them.
Scottish Conservative leadership hopeful Douglas Ross promises jobs plan in first month
Moray MP Douglas Ross has pledged to deliver a jobs plan for Scotland within 30 days of taking over, if successful in being named new leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
NHS Grampian launches investigation into 13 Covid-19 cases linked to Aberdeen pub
NHS Grampian are investigating a cluster of thirteen cases of coronavirus thirteen linked to an Aberdeen pub.
Douglas Ross: ‘Scotland exists beyond Glasgow and Edinburgh’
Moray MP Douglas Ross has claimed he wants to be a "leader for all of Scotland", stating the Scottish Government has been "very central belt-centric in what they do".
Deputy Scottish Conservative leader Liam Kerr rules himself out of leadership race
North-east MSP Liam Kerr has pledged his support to Douglas Ross's campaign to be the next leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Moray MP Douglas Ross announces leadership bid
Scottish Conservative MP Douglas Ross has confirmed he will stand for leader of the Scottish Conservatives.
Coronavirus: Scotland remains in phase three but indicative dates given for reopening of gyms, outdoor gigs and theatres
Scotland may not be moving into phase four of its roadmap out of lockdown but a number of indicative dates have been given for the reopening of venues including stadia, theatres and swimming pools.
Aberdeen bishop says draft hate crime laws need ‘close scrutiny and debate’
Scotland's first female bishop believes new hate crime laws will have to be "very clear" on what can and cannot be said by people in faith communities.
Michael Gove claims holidaying in UK ‘safest’ option, following Spain quarantine row
Michael Gove has defended ministers going abroad on holiday this summer but said the "safest thing of all" is to have a break in the UK.
Aberdeenshire MSP claims call to halt sale of SNP branded face coverings ‘a piece of nonsense drawn up by a bored Tory staff member’
Gillian Martin has defended the SNP selling its own branded face coverings, following criticism from the Scottish Conservatives, arguing it could encourage their use.
Humza Yousaf: Hate Crime Bill strikes right balance between respecting freedom of expression and tackling hate speech
The Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Bill looks to modernise, consolidate and extend hate crime legislation in Scotland.
Need to protect women from online hate undermined by ‘dearth’ of official information on abuse
A working group set up to look at misogynistic harassment should investigate online abuse amid a "dearth of data", a women's rights organisation has claimed.
Bill sends ‘strong message’ age discrimination ‘never acceptable’, charity chief says
New laws will give older people the much-needed "confidence" to report hate crimes committed against them, the chief executive of a leading charity says.
What changes have been proposed to Scotland’s hate crime laws?
The Hate Crime Bill has split opinion across Scotland since it was introduced to the Scottish Parliament earlier this year.
Shock as hate crimes against LGBT community hit record high in Aberdeen
Homophobic hate crime has reached its highest level on record in Aberdeen, official figures show.
National Secular Society chief warns new abuse laws ‘seriously risk chilling free speech’
New powers drawn up to protect victims of hate crime are "excessive, vague and seriously risks chilling free speech", the chief executive of a secular organisation has claimed.
JK Rowling ‘could end up in the dock’ if new hate crime laws are passed, critics warn
Harry Potter author JK Rowling could fall foul of Scotland's proposed new hate crime legislation for expressing her views on trans issues, critics have warned.
Scotland’s new Hate Crime Bill: Sending a strong message to perpetrators or stifling free speech?
A justified emphasis on tackling the coronavirus pandemic has meant issues that would ordinarily have formed major talking points for society have been pushed to the sidelines.
Nicola Sturgeon praises Kirsty Blackman for ‘bravely’ sharing mental health pressures
Aberdeen North MP Kirsty Blackman has been hailed by the First Minister for "bravely" opening up about the pressures on her mental health during lockdown.
Local coronavirus restrictions under consideration in future to prevent ‘blanket lockdowns’
The First Minister has revealed the country could move to more localised coronavirus restrictions to avoid "longer, more general lockdowns" across Scotland.
Coronavirus: Care home visits to begin outdoors from next month if infection-free for 28 days
The health secretary has announced a "cautious, phased return" to the resumption of care home visits from next month.
Coronavirus in Scotland: How does geography, sex, location, deprivation and occupation affect Covid-19 deaths?
Weekly data provide a closer look at how Covid-19 is affecting communities - providing breakdowns on location, sex, age, geography and deprivation.
Nicola Sturgeon hails ‘real and sustained progress’ as Covid-19 deaths drop to 5% of all deaths across Scotland
The number of deaths from Covid-19 has fallen for eight weeks in a row, dropping to 5% of all deaths from a peak of 36% in late April.