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Kenny Gibson became Holyrood’s presiding officer in May (Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament/PA)

'Insufficient evidence of wrongdoing' in Gibson bullying complaints

West Port, site of Edinburgh's 'sexual entertainment venues', pictured in 2017 (Picture: Jon Savage)

Readers' Letters: Swinney must oppose licensing of strip clubs

Claire Kellerman (left) with her late aunt and adoptive mother, Sally. Picture: Getty Images

Fallout 'none of my business' says woman at centre of dog legal action

The Scottish Greens have backed a campaign to give the Scottish morning roll UNESCO status

Readers'' Letters: Is Holyrood a disgrace to the Scottish taxpayer?

More than 2,000 victims of rape could be waiting for support services by 2028 if current funding does not increase, a charity has warned.

Scotland's 'badge of shame' as rape victims wait 170 days for support

A sunset behind an oil rig

It would 'defy belief' to block new drilling, say North Sea bosses

Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and the Legacy Museum.

The US lawyer bringing slavery museum to Scotland

Q Manivannan MSP

Q Manivannan apologises over 'rape is a spectrum' row

Scottish Green Party MSP Q Manivannan at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

Crisis centres condemn Green MSP’s rape ‘spectrum’ comments

The Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields are off the Scottish coast

UK Government urged to 'end madness' as oil and gas consultation ends

Michael Marra, Monica Lennon, and Joe Fagan

Analysis How union support could be key to Scottish Labour leadership

First Minister John Swinney (Jane Barlow/PA)

SNP raised tax because they are 'stupid', 'gamblers' or 'cynical'

Anas Sarwar

Analysis 'Bewildering' moment in Scottish Labour as Sarwar's bombshell dropped

Buchanan Street, the heart of Lawless Glasgow

Glasgow is lawless? Thomas Kerr misses the true spirit of the city Catriona Stewart

Cruel reactions to Ann Widdecombe murder Euan McColm

Robert Jenrick MP

Robert Jenrick investigated over foreign donations

Rosebank and Jackdaw are currently awaiting approval

Exclusive Scottish Labour MPs say Rosebank and Jackdaw should go ahead

Andy Burnham

Analysis Andy Burnham could be the man who saves Scottish Labour

Yi-pei Chou Turvey MSP

Exclusive Learning other cultures will tackle rise of far right, says new MSP

Data centres are an economic opportunity for Scotland, but are proving controversial with residents living close to the planned hyperscale developments (Picture: Yui Mok)

Politicians must show leadership and face down data centre naysayers Sandy Begbie CBE

Kate Forbes (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Kate Forbes: I was 'slam dunk' for SNP leader until gay marriage row

First Minister John Swinney and SNP MP Lara Bird

SNP defends new MP accused of putting on 'fake' Scottish accent

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, who is responsible for UK defence spend, poses at RAF Northolt in Ruislip, west of London (Picture: Dan Kitwood / Pool / AFP)

Readers' Letters: Surely most can afford to pay a little more for defence?

The Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Transparency row as Holyrood 'corrals' journalists in media pen

Three of the leading contenders to be the next UK Prime Minister.

Next British Prime Minister Odds: 10 politicians tipped for top job

Neil Lancaster, who also writes as Max Connor

No Way Out by Max Connor review: 'doesn’t quite tie together'

Lord Jack McConnell

Jack McConnell: 'Depressing' Holyrood is a shadow of its former self

Former FM: Murrell scandal 'embarrassing internationally' for Scotland

The UK Government has previously suggested bringing in a digital ID system

Exclusive Scotland can be world leader on digital services, says former FM

The show charts the career of Lord Peter Mandelson.

Fringe show to chart career of "scandal-plagued peer" Peter Mandelson

MSPs have been asked to give equality data

MSPs told to give sex and trans status for Scottish parliament website

Media regulator approves STV's controversial plan for news programme changes

Nicola Sturgeon on Laura Kuenssberg

Sturgeon comes out fighting full of contradictions Andrew J Quinn

Exclusive More committee members call for Westminster SNP embezzlement inquiry

A general view of MSPs in the Holyrood chamber

Is social class Holyrood's hidden inequality?

Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP was sworn in using Shaetlan.

Analysis Parliament's diversity as 14 languages used to swear in new MSPs

A man arrives to cast his vote at Burrelton and Woodside Village Hall polling station during yesterday's election (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: Where was the 'None of the Above' option on ballot papers?

Extinction Rebellion climate change demonstrators take part in a rally in London in April 2023

Why the cancellation of cancel culture should be welcomed by us all Paul Wilson

Jackie Baillie at Labour's rally in Glasgow

Jackie Baillie holds back tears at Scottish Labour eve of poll rally

Barrie Cunning

Scotland 2050: Why Scotland's politicians must seize the opportunity

The line-up of party leaders on BBC Scotland's debate night last month - from left, Ross Greer (Scottish Greens), Malcolm Offord (Reform UK), Russell Findlay (Scottish Conservatives), John Swinney (SNP) Anas Sarwar (Scottish Labour) and Alex Cole-Hamilton (Scottish Liberal Democrats). Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty

Readers' letters: Use your vote to change country for the better

Sor the paladin, Celaena the druid and Azara the wizard - also known as Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer, Political Correspondent Rachel Amery, and co-leader Gillian Mackay.

Scottish Greens co-leaders on extremism, wealth and Dungeons & Dragons
In the latest in our series of leader interviews, The Scotsman has been learning just how geeky things get in the Scottish Greens.

Morgan McSweeney gave evidence to the Foreign Affairs Committee

Analysis More questions raised about Starmer's judgment - but damage is done

Anas Sarwar, John Swinney and Malcolm Offord have all been throwing accusations

Mudslinging and lack of policy puts voters off amid 'bitter' campaign

Kemi Badenoch had a strong PMQs

Analysis Badenoch smells blood as she reminds Labour Starmer has let them down

Roz Foyer, STUC general secretary

Trade union chief to call for reform to 'broken' council tax system

Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Veganism and getting Irn Bru to Russia - the small parties standing

Three of the favourites to become the next Labour leader.

Next Labour Leader Latest Odds: 11 tips to succeed Keir Starmer

Pleasance Courtyard.

Residents 'third class citizens' after Fringe negotiates noise limit

Hospital ward

Warning over Scotland's 3,500 'missing' nurses

New youth-led fact check service launches ahead of Holyrood election

The Scotsman's political editor Alistair Grant hosted the hustings

Analysis Other parties more comfortable bashing Reform than discussing policy

The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry fleet has been plagued by problems (Picture: Getty)

Readers' Letters: Politicians don't get impact of ferry fails on islanders

People take part in a Together Alliance march, through central London, to demonstrate against the far-right

Mass rallies impotent unless we can see why populist right is growing Jenny Lindsay

Malcolm Offord

Are politicians held to too high a standard? Rachel Amery

Nigel Farage and Malcolm Offord as Reform UK announced its Scots candidates less than a week ago

Reform UK candidate who called Humza Yousaf an 'Islamist' stands down

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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