NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsPolice take no action against senior civil servant over Salmond inquiry evidenceJames Hynd was investigated over whether he gave a false statement under oath to the Alex Salmond inquiry in 2020.9 hrs agoScotland PoliticsStruggling pig farmers say £2m support package 'not enough'Farmers welcome the Scottish government funding but say it's not enough to stop them losing about £1m a month13 hrs agoScotland PoliticsSNP suspends councillor who voted for rapist taxi driver to keep licenceChris Birt was one of six male councillors who voted to take no action on David Brown's operator's licence3 days agoHighlands & IslandsPolice inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claimThe group campaigned in favour of Scottish independence during the 2014 referendum.3 days agoScotland PoliticsRestore Britain leader describes Dunblane tragedy as 'one murder'Rupert Lowe criticised the ban of handguns in the UK, saying it was "because there was a murder in Dunblane".1 day agoTayside & Central ScotlandTown's residents urged to drop 'destructive' negativityProvost Tracey Little urges people in Dumfries not to believe the town's best days are behind it.21 hrs agoSouth ScotlandFarage is victim of by-election 'stitch-up', claims Reform's Scottish leaderMalcolm Offord made the remark as major parties have confirmed they will not contest the vote triggered by Farage's resignation, describing it as a political stunt.2 days agoScotlandFour councillors quit after vote for rapist taxi driver to keep operator licenceThe four have resigned from Highland licensing committee after voting to allow David Brown to keep an operator's licence.'Mansion tax' could double rates on Scotland's most expensive homesSNP ministers have has proposed a steep council tax increase for properties worth more than £1m.Andy Burnham would oppose second Scottish independence referendumThe Labour MP, who is expected to succeed Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister, has ruled out agreeing to a vote.I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leadership until revealing gay marriage views - ForbesThe former deputy first minister says she was advised to lie about her opinions on same-sex marriage. Burnham showed 'lack of knowledge' about Scotland - SwinneyThe first minister has criticised the Labour MP after he suggested power north of the border was too centralised. Features and analysisWhat 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.Shame 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.
