Craig Paton
Politics
Tories in ‘seismic’ by-election win as Flynn calls for SNP reflection
The SNP’s vote almost halved compared to the 2024 election.
By Craig Paton
19 Jun 2026
Politics
Trump showed ‘willingness’ to move on whisky tariffs during meeting – Swinney
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney met Donald Trump ahead of the opening of a second course at the US president’s Aberdeenshire golf club.
By Craig Paton
29 Jul 2025
Politics
I want to see Scotland thrive, says Trump
US President Donald Trump spoke of his ‘love’ for the country during a visit to his golf course in Ayrshire.
By Craig Paton
28 Jul 2025
Politics
Trump hits out at ‘ugly monster’ wind farms as he backs oil and gas
The US President has long been outspoken about his opposition to wind energy.
By Craig Paton
28 Jul 2025
Politics
Trump expected to hit the golf course on first day in Scotland
US President Donald Trump arrived on Friday night.
By Craig Paton
26 Jul 2025
Politics
Get your act together on immigration, Trump tells Europe as he lands in Scotland
The US president will meet with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer during his visit.
By Craig Paton
25 Jul 2025
Politics
US President Donald Trump arrives in Scotland
Trump began a four-day trip on Friday which will include visits to his two golf clubs and meetings with Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney
By Craig Paton
25 Jul 2025
Politics
I look forward to meeting Swinney, says Trump as he leaves US for Scotland
The US president will arrive on Friday evening.
By Craig Paton
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Trump’s visit to Scotland is in ‘public interest’, says Chancellor
The US president is due to touch down in Scotland on Friday evening.
By Craig Paton
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Scenes of starving people in Gaza ‘deplorable’, says Reeves
Rachel Reeves said the Government’s focus was on getting aid in to Gaza, rather than Palestinian statehood.
By Craig Paton
25 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer raises case of Briton detained in India during meeting with Modi
Sir Keir Starmer is understood to have raised the case of Jagtar Singh Johal when he met Indian PM Narendra Modi on Thursday.
By Craig Paton
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Release of Scot held in India ‘at top of agenda’ for UK Government, says Murray
Jagtar Singh Johal was arrested in India in 2017, just after his wedding, and has been detained there since.
By Craig Paton
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Trump will get ‘warm welcome’ from UK Government during visit, says minister
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray is expected to meet Mr Trump as his plane arrives in Scotland.
By Craig Paton
24 Jul 2025
Business News
Whisky tariffs to be halved by ‘fantastic’ India trade deal
The Prime Minister will welcome his Indian counterpart to the UK on Thursday.
By Craig Paton
24 Jul 2025
Politics
Government-backed scheme to transition oil and gas workers opens
The oil and gas transition training fund will help about 200 people, it has been announced.
By Craig Paton
23 Jul 2025
Politics
Scottish policing will be ‘seriously affected’ by Trump visit, says police body
The US president will arrive on Friday for four days, during which time he will meet Sir Keir Starmer and John Swinney.
By Craig Paton
23 Jul 2025
Politics
Trump visit will not put policing in ‘detrimental position’, says Swinney
The US president is due to visit Scotland this week.
By Craig Paton
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Scots to ‘foot the bill’ for Sizewell C, SNP claims
The plant is set to cost £38 billion, according to UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
By Craig Paton
22 Jul 2025
Politics
Starmer urged to engage with Scotland over Gaza evacuations
The Scottish Government has called for injured Gazan children to be allowed to be treated in Scotland.
By Craig Paton
20 Jul 2025
Politics
Tory leader calls for resignations at NHS Fife over Sandie Peggie tribunal
Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has urged NHS Fife’s boss and board to quit.
By Craig Paton
19 Jul 2025
Politics
Nurse at centre of gender storm takes action against union
Sandy Peggie was suspended from her job as a nurse with NHS Fife after objecting to trans medic Dr Beth Upton using women’s changing facilities.
By Craig Paton
19 Jul 2025