David Hamilton

Information Commissioner David Hamilton

Information chief's verdict on SNP public sector reforms: 'Don't'

Former first minister Alex Salmond, photographed in 2023

Scottish government wins Salmond files case

Leader comment: Scottish government secrecy must end Scotsman leader comment

Alex Salmond

Exclusive Watchdog condemns government's 'arrogant' handling of Salmond files

Alex Salmond

SNP government found in contempt in 'bombshell' Salmond files ruling

St Andrew's House, headquarters of the Scottish government in Edinburgh

Exclusive Government 'bias' row after independence podcaster offered FOI meeting

Alex Salmond

Swinney: Commissioner attack over Salmond files 'a bit strange'

David Hamilton, the Scottish Information Commissioner

Scotland has 'staggering' number of public bodies, says watchdog

Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

What's inside the Salmond files? Salmond's 'floodgates' warning

SNP refuses to set a date to release 'Salmond files'

Former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond

Swinney to release the 'Salmond files' before the Holyrood election

Former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond

Swinney to release 'Salmond files' before the Holyrood election in May

Legal action against SNP for failing to release 'Salmond files'

Former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond.

Swinney attacked for withholding 'Salmond files'

Sarwar says he'll release ‘Salmond Files’ if he becomes first minister

Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney in the Scottish Parliament

Swinney in bid to stop release of secret Sturgeon inquiry evidence

Nurse Sandie Peggie, right, seen with her solicitor Margaret Gribbon was cleared of wrongdoing by NHS Fife's own disciplinary process. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Sandie Peggie is to take further action against NHS Fife

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon

Watchdog orders release of withheld Nicola Sturgeon inquiry evidence

Sandie Peggie

Exclusive NHS Fife refuses to release information around Sandie Peggie statement

Nurse Sandie Peggie and Dr Beth Upton

Explainer NHS Fife: How the row between Sandie Peggie and Beth Upton unfolded

Sandie Peggie

NHS Fife legal fees cost revealed in Sandie Peggie tribunal case

Sandie Peggie

NHS Fife criticised by watchdog over handling of Sandie Peggie FOIs

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon during a devolution event in Edinburgh in May

Watchdog accuses ministers of 'factual discrepancies' in Sturgeon row

John Swinney has ruled out a judge-led inquiry into James Hamilton’s probe into whether Nicola Sturgeon broke the ministerial code (Picture: Fraser Bremner/Scottish Daily Mail/pool/PA)

Swinney issues 'unfair' claim over Sturgeon code probe demands

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon before giving evidence to the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints, at Holyrood in Edinburgh, in March 2021. Picture: PA

Delay over publishing Sturgeon legal advice 'wholly unacceptable'

A statue of Robert Fergusson stands outside the Canongate Kirk

Legacy of poet who inspired Robert Burns to be celebrated

First Minister Humza Yousaf giving evidence to the UK Covid 19 Inquiry

Information Commissioner to probe Scottish Government use of WhatsApp

Nicola Sturgeon at Holyrood while still first minister. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

WhatsApp deletion may have 'subverted' FOI principles, says commissioner

From Ruchill Park to Costa Rica, the beauty of nature can lift your spirits Philip Lymbery

Exclusive Ministers wrongly kept secret analysis on independent Scotland joining the EU

David Hamilton, who is set to be appointed as the new Scottish Information Commissioner.

Former police federation chief to be next Scottish Information Commissioner

David and Douglas Hamilton will be driving the vehicle to Ukraine.

Former head of SPF to team up with brother to deliver vehicle to Ukraine

Phil Worms, CEO of Frog Systems

Give people the tools to help themselves - Phil Worms

The new restrictions would make organised displays like this in Edinburgh one of the only ways to see fireworks.

Carrying fireworks in Scotland could become criminal offence

Among the exhibits are a letter from a teenager who was killed three days later.

Connections between Scotland and Srebenica massacre explored in exhibition

Rangers fans gather in George Square to celebrate the club winning the Scottish Premiership for the first time in 10 years (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Old Firm: Police officers self isolate after Rangers' fans title celebrations

Stock picture: Police Scotland

‘It's a nightmare’: Police across the UK call for vaccines

Nicola Sturgeon has suggested 24/7 vaccines could be delivered.

Are 24/7 vaccine clinics opening in Scotland?

Why doesn't government group have more business experts like Benny Higgins, asks a reader

Government should ask entrepreneurs for help – Letters

A tense stand-off during Wednesday's troubles in George Square. Picture: John Devlin

Dani Garavelli: Scotland’s shame and pride square off once again

Boris Johnson's Government failed to bring in the lockdown quickly enough as the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak began in the UK, says Professor Sir Harry Burns (Picture: Andrew Parsons/No 10 Downing Street)

UK's Covid failures shows Scotland is right to go own way – Harry Burns

Jeane Freeman has said there was no failure over how contact tracing was done at the controversial Nike conference.

Jeane Freeman denies 'failure' over Nike conference contact tracing
Jeane Freeman has denied any ‘failure in approach’ around the contact tracing of the coronavirus-hit Nike conference, despite more cases being revealed.

Humza Yousaf defended police funding levels

Humza Yousaf rejects claims that Scots police stations are "falling apart"

Rangers' Alfredo Morelos was given the red card for lashing out at Celtic's Scott Brown. Picture: Mark Runnacles/Getty Images

Aidan Smith: Scott Brown did nothing wrong against Rangers

A general view of Celtic and Rangers fans during Sunday's Old Firm clash. Picture: PA

Police chief: Scottish football ‘in crisis’ - and repeal of Offensive Behaviour ...

Leicester City fans enjoy a beer at the stadium prior to an English Premier League match. Picture: Getty Images

Talks held over U-turn on alcohol ban at Scottish football grounds

The High Court in Edinburgh.

Reports of prisoners attending court in underwear '˜may have been misunderstood'

The Scottish Police Authority plans to cut the number of police officers in Scotland. Pic: John Devlin

Plan to cut 100 police officers in Scotland

Anas Sarwar said he would not be deterred from campaigning against racism. Picture: John Devlin

No '˜institutional racism' in police stop and search

It was claimed Police Scotland officers were more likely to target minorities

'No institutional racism' in Police Scotland stop-search

Currently, only specialist officers have access to firearms.

64 per cent of Scots police officers want access to a gun

Police Scotland Chief Constable Philip Gormley (left) talks to police officers with Tasers outside Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday March 28, 2017. Police officers carrying Tasers will now patrol outside the Scottish Parliament. MSPs have been informed of the increased security following last week's Westminster attack. Police Scotland said the measure was an operational contingency matter and was not based on any intelligence threat in relation to Holyrood. See PA story POLICE Scotland. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Police officers '˜bogged down' by paperwork warns chief

Danielle Rowley says people in need are looking for a hand up, not a handout. Picture: John Devlin

Labour MP uses maiden speech to attack foodbank '˜disgrace'

The tidal island is attached to the tip of Kerrera. Picture: Savills

Farmer buys Scotland's '˜island gem' Rudh-A-Chruidh for Â£1m

Niki McKenzie, investment director at Archangels. Picture: Graeme Hunter

Chip-testing firm Ateeda nets Â£630,000 funding deal

A ceramic skull is part of The One Million Bones project in front of the hall at the Potocari cemetery. Picture: Matej Divizna/Getty

Insight: Srebrenica, 20 years living in shadow of genocide

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries