Plea to further increase age of criminal responsibility
The Scottish Government has been urged to be more ambitious in plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility.
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I won’t be bounced into resigning by carpetbaggers: David Mundell
David Mundell has insisted he will not quit as Scottish Secretary over the Brexit deal, despite First Minister Nicola Sturgeon saying he could not stay on in the post with a “shred of credibility”.
MSPs to vote on Brexit deal before House of Commons
MSPs at Holyrood will get the chance to vote on Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal before MPs at the House of Commons.
Nicola Sturgeon condemns PM after Scotland ‘sidelined’ in Brexit deal
Nicola Sturgeon condemned Theresa May for “sidelining” Scotland in her proposed Brexit deal, as she claimed the “shambles” it has created could force the Prime Minister out of Number 10.
Call for permanent memorial to ‘forgotten’ British Indian Army soldiers
A permanent memorial should be erected to commemorate the “forgotten soldiers” from the British Indian Army, according to a heritage group.
Brexit deal can include special terms for Scotland, insists Holyrood minister
There is no reason why Theresa May’s proposed Brexit deal cannot include special arrangements for Scotland, Holyrood’s Constitutional Relations Secretary has insisted.
Aberdeen skipper Shinnie’s not taking Scotland call-ups for granted
Aberdeen skipper Graeme Shinnie insists he will take nothing for granted, despite finally becoming established in the Scotland set-up.
Low-Dow-n on Peterhead man’s old Dundee United pals as trio impress for Scotland and clubs
Ryan Dow played alongside Scotland stars Gary Mackay-Steven, Stuart Armstrong and Andy Robertson when they broke through at Dundee United.
Donside Girls Under-15s’ ‘astonishing’ success as they lift Scottish Cup
A youth football team ended the season on a high after taking home their first Scottish Cup for the club in 12 years.
Sturgeon ‘wouldn’t put money’ on May being PM when Britain leaves EU
The First Minister has said she “wouldn’t put money” on Theresa May being in Number 10 by the time the UK leaves the EU.
Draft Brexit deal bad for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon claims
The First Minister has branded the draft Brexit deal agreed by the UK Cabinet as “bad for Scotland”.
Holyrood committee launches inquiry into national testing in schools
MSPs are to examine how national testing can help close the attainment gap in Scotland’s schools.
Scottish Secretary Mundell satisfied Brexit deal protects fishing industry
Scottish Secretary David Mundell has given his backing to the draft Brexit deal, claiming it will deliver for the fishing industry.
Draft Brexit deal bad for Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon claims
The First Minister has branded the draft Brexit deal agreed by the UK Cabinet as “bad for Scotland”.
Dons star pulls out Scotland squad
Dons defender Michael Devlin has become the latest player to pull out of the Scotland squad.
Populist politics ‘catching fire’ across the world, claims ex-Trump aide
Populist politics are “catching fire around the world”, the controversial strategist who helped Donald Trump win the White House has said.
Winger McGinn backing Aberdeen pal Mackay-Steven to shine for Scotland if given Nations League chance
Niall McGinn is confident fellow Aberdeen winger Gary Mackay-Steven can shine for Scotland if given an opportunity in the UEFA Nations League.
100 join Edinburgh protest against ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon
Around 100 people joined a protest against former White House strategist Steve Bannon as he addressed an international media event in Edinburgh.
Gregor Townsend: Scalping South Africa would top Calcutta Cup triumph
Scotland boss Gregor Townsend believes taking South Africa’s scalp on Saturday will be a bigger achievement than this year’s Calcutta Cup triumph over England.
Views sought on proposals to modernise hate crime laws
A proposed new law to include offences based on age and gender in hate crime legislation is being put out to consultation.
Action vowed to increase minority ethnic teachers in Scottish schools
Steps are to be taken to increase the number of teachers from ethnic minority backgrounds after a report highlighted issues with discrimination.
Church leaders urge Home Secretary to offer asylum to Asia Bibi
Scottish church leaders have urged the UK Government to offer asylum to a Pakistani Christian woman facing threats to her life after being acquitted of blasphemy.
Armstrong still coming to terms with life in the Premier League
Stuart Armstrong is living the dream at Southampton while finding the reality frustrating.
Stunning starling murmuration filmed in Scotland
A spectacular starling murmuration has been pictured flying over the small town of Gretna in Scotland.
BBC boss condemns ‘shameful’ threats to journalists globally
BBC director general Tony Hall has condemned the “utterly shameful and unacceptable” threats made against journalists globally.
Mackay-Steven open to staying at Aberdeen after saying he’s ‘happy’ with Dons
Gary Mackay-Steven says he is happy at Aberdeen and open to staying with the club.
Aberdeen’s Corsie takes heart from narrow defeat to USA in Paisley
Aberdeen's Rachel Corsie said Scotland women’s tight 1-0 defeat to world champions the USA was a “step forward”.
SNP: Scotland should have same opportunity as Northern Ireland from Brexit
SNP leaders have again insisted that Scotland should be given the “same opportunity” as Northern Ireland to stay in Europe’s single market post-Brexit.
Former Trump aide Steve Bannon draws protesters to Edinburgh
Former White House strategist Steve Bannon is facing protests as he prepares to address an international media event in Edinburgh.
Protect children by properly maintaining school buildings, Tories urge
School buildings need to be properly maintained to protect children, the Scottish Conservatives have said.