13+ hour, 29+ min ago   (119+ words) It’s hard to believe really that Ricky Bell, the new boss of Glasgow Council, is only the second leader of the city to be appointed from the Scottish National Party because it feels like they’ve been in charge far longer…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (641+ words) The First Ministers of the UK’s devolved nations will sign a landmark agreement on Monday aimed at putting pressure on Downing Street to hold referendums on independence. SNP leader John Swinney, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (275+ words) Leading names in Glasgow’s maritime and engineering industries have joined forces with education and public-sector organisations to embark on a new drive to unlock the economic potential of the River Clyde. Chaired by Stuart Patrick, chief executive of Glasgow Chamber…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (483+ words) The UK and Scottish governments have joined together to fund science collaboration with the United States. It will also support Scottish life sciences companies looking to expand into the US through investor introductions, commercial partnerships and provide assistance navigating regulations…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (877+ words) Andy Burnham has rejected John Swinney's calls for talks on a second Scottish independence referendum, insisting there is "no consensus" for a new vote. The Prime Minister said the issue remained "off limits". The Labour leader claimed the First Minister…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (356+ words) An Edinburgh property specialist has been appointed to co-chair a Scottish Government review of Scotland’s residential conveyancing process. Jill Andrew, who recently rejoined Edinburgh-based law firm Murray Beith Murray as a partner, will lead the Conveyancing Review Working Group alongside…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (862+ words) As Scots, self-deprecation is our default factory setting. The reaction to the bid for UNESCO recognition of the morning roll was, in that sense, frustratingly predictable. It was the backing of the Scottish Greens which really sparked the sneers, of…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (338+ words) A new director has been appointed to lead economic transformation across the North East of Scotland. Bethan Vasey has taken up the newly created role of Director of North East Transition at Scottish Enterprise, Scotland’s national economic development agency. Scottish…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (945+ words) John Swinney has written to Andy Burnham asking to meet to discuss the process for an “agreed legal mechanism” for holding a Scottish independence referendum. The First Minister's letter comes after the Prime Minister appeared to shift the UK Government's…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (515+ words) Aberdeen is set to become home to Scotland’s first electrolyser assembly facility as part of a new partnership aimed at expanding the region’s clean energy manufacturing capabilities. Hydrasun has partnered with Norwegian hydrogen technology company Nel to establish the facility…...