The Brave New World of Alex Salmond's Scotland could be bad for the planet, it seems. A leaked document from the Scottish Executive has revealed that officials are being told to jump on planes to spread the message - and not to worry about the impact on the environment.

Jack McConnell is facing an ultimatum to announce his resignation this month or face an immediate challenge to his authority from backbench MSPs.

It was an audacious heist involving an ancient piece of rock which would humiliate the British Empire and strike a major blow for Scottish freedom. But the daring Caledonian conspiracy was not to liberate the Stone of Destiny.

They definitely had their tea... and then some. A sumptuous dinner held by newly elected First Minister Alex Salmond in honour of his party patron Sir Sean Connery and attended by leading party donors has been charged to the taxpayer at a cost of nearly £1,500.

Sectarian chanting by Rangers fans at yesterday's SPL opener in Inverness threatens to derail the club's season before it has even started after the introduction of new rules banning the singing of offensive songs in Scotland.

Green party leader Robin Harper has demanded an inquiry into roads being used to transport nuclear weapons . The Lothians MSP has written to First Minister Alex Salmond claiming emergency planning exercises show that government agencies are ill-prepared for an accident.