John Swinney sets out his vision for a radical overhaul of Scotland’s public services, centred around ‘whole family support’ — a ...

John Swinney says Scotland’s public services must work together to tackle poverty and improve lives through ‘whole family support’.

Former SNP equalities minister Emma Roddick said she is reassured the Scottish Government will ban conversion practices in Scotland ...

Ross Greer says defence spending increase will benefit arms dealers, not security, as SNP faces calls to shift policy.

Scotland’s equality watchdog tells ministers to stop delaying and follow Supreme Court ruling on sex definition under the Equality Act.

First Minister John Swinney, in protecting the status quo, with his quiet courtesy, is not what is needed right now. With the forthcoming Holyrood election in mind, the SNP must work with the Yes ...

Blistering heat is gripping Europe, with weather warnings in the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Germany.

The rendezvous points for volunteers is The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, PH25 3HG from where they will be directed by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. Due to the nature of the fire volunteers are ...

A network of specialist centres across Scotland to deal with the likes of knee and hip operations has only been half completed [Getty Images] ...