NewsScotlandScotland PoliticsBute House protested by environmental campaignersA Halloween-themed protest against fossil fuels has targeted the first minister's residence in Edinburgh.3 hrs agoScotlandScottish councils want a rethink on reform plans - is there a way forward?Council leaders have called for the Scottish government to reconsider a planned reorganisation of local authorities.8 hrs agoScotland PoliticsDelivery of new CalMac ferry MV Glen Rosa put back to FebruaryThe state-owned Ferguson shipyard has now been asked to fit redesigned propellers to the ship prior to handover.2 days agoGlasgow & West ScotlandScottish prisons 'at the brink' after worst riot in a decadeThe prison service said violence and destruction at Polmont last month was an example of "bubbling tension" caused by increasing overcrowding.2 days agoScotland'No nation left behind' says Burnham after meeting first ministers in GlasgowThe meeting involved representatives from the UK's four nations to discuss devolving more powers to regions and cities.24 hrs agoScotland PoliticsCourt backs Scottish government appeal over Sturgeon inquiry evidenceMinisters argued that complying with freedom of information requests could reveal the identities of women who made complaints against Alex Salmond.23 hrs agoScotland PoliticsStreeting denies 'kicking can down the road' in defence spending rowThe government is under pressure to set out a path to greater defence spending, as ministers unveil plans to boost UK firms.1 day agoPoliticsScottish ministers to work with councils on £100 energy payment rolloutDeputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth says the Scottish government aims to replicate the UK government scheme but says it is "not a perfect solution".When will £100 energy support be paid? Will I pay more tax on savings? We answer your Budget questionsFollowing Wednesday’s Budget, the head of the government spending watchdog says the UK’s economic outlook is a “pretty grim picture”.Scottish government aiming to replicate chancellor's £100 energy payment schemeJohn Healey has announced households south of the border in council tax bands A-D will receive the one-off payment. Budget 2026: Key points at a glanceHere’s what you need to know from John Healey’s first Budget, as the chancellor sets out the government’s tax and spending plans.Government minister calls for review of 'unacceptable' BBC Scotland channel closureThe BBC announced the dedicated Scotland channel would move online as part of measures to make savings of £500m.Features and analysisRosebank: Life on the oil field at the centre of a political stormScotland editor James Cook finds out what life is like on board a ship in an untapped oil field awaiting its fate.Chris Mason: Jackdaw approved but tricky energy trade-offs remainJackdaw and Rosebank are case studies in the slow motion awkwardness the UK has over energy.Should Scotland look to London and Manchester for inspiration on buses?John Swinney has been compared to a dictator over plans to bring the network under public control, but is he onto something?Swinney's emotional explanation for his commitment to independenceBBC Scotland's political editor Glenn Campbell reflects on John Swinney's SNP conference speech. Chris Mason: Burnham and Swinney tussle over where power lies in ScotlandUK political debate has a distinctly Scottish feel after SNP's annual conference, says the BBC's political editor Chris Mason.
