I hope you have all had a great summer and made the most of the outstanding weather. I was lucky enough to get from one end of Scotland to the other. Of course if there’s one place in ...

Scotland is brimming with potential, from our renewable energy wealth to our world-class universities and opportunities aplenty in sectors like fintech, biotech, and AI. But while progress has been ...

Join us for a memorable evening with First Minister John Swinney, Humza Yousaf MSP and other distinguished guests – to be announced! Come and celebrate Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, in true ...

That’s because, in this corner of our planet, a debate about constitutional change was being conducted peacefully and democratically, with both sides committed to respecting the result. In a world all ...

This year, Parliament marks the 25th anniversary of its opening, and I have witnessed every previous Programme for Government being announced – albeit from different seats across the Parliamentary ...

The agony we see daily on our television screens reminds us of our common humanity; as we watch the suffering and loss of loved ones endured by so many in the Gaza conflict, it reminds us of what ...

If you’ll allow I wish to begin my remarks with a personal congratulations. Just yesterday my Dad, the best man I will ever meet, became the leader of Dundee City Council. After a long and ...

We will put the interests of the people of Scotland first, and protect public services like our cherished NHS. Follow Scottish National Party on Facebook Follow Scottish National Party on Instagram ...

Good morning – and welcome to the launch of the SNP manifesto for the 2024 Westminster election. This election takes place at a time when people are hurting. The aftermath of Covid has left scars ...

I think it is fair to say that neither you – nor I – really expected, four weeks ago, that I would be standing here as the Leader of the Scottish National Party and First Minister of Scotland. It has ...

I want to take forward measures that will help people and their families to get on in life, and to enable the people of Scotland to live happier, healthier lives. One of the benefits of long service ...

John Swinney, the new leader of the SNP, is due to take office as Scotland’s seventh First Minister. He is the longest serving Deputy First Minister in the history of UK devolution, and has served in ...